Hospice Clinical Nurse

Job summary

The Hospice Clinical Nurse (Band 5) role provides direct nursing care for children and young people who require specialist care for additional complex medical needs and palliative care.

We are looking for nurses who will provide a high level of specialist palliative care, encompassing a supportive and holistic approach to the child/young person with a life limiting condition and their family in the Hospice setting. The post holder will uphold the best interests of the child/ young person and their family, and will maximise the use of the multi-skilled team to plan, deliver, evaluate, and maintain safe, compassionate, and effective care.

This post works flexibly including rotation onto nights to cover a 24/7, 365-day service.

We recognise that working in a Childrens Hospice is very different to that of the NHS and sometimes applicants are not sure if working in a Hospice setting best suits their experience. We hold Claire House values central to our recruitment process. Therefore, we welcome interested applicants to arrange an informal visit and spend time at Claire House ahead of the interview.

Main duties of the job

Main Purpose of Job

To provide a high level of specialistpalliative care, encompassing a supportive and holistic approach to thechild/young person with a life limiting condition and their family in theHospice setting, and in the child/YPs home environment. The post holder isresponsible as a registered, accountable, and autonomous nurse to always upholdthe best interests of the child/ young person and their family. You willmaximise the use of the multi-skilled team to plan, deliver, evaluate, andmaintain safe, compassionate, and effective care. You will be required to demonstrate leadershipqualities and be open, transparent, and trustworthy. This is in accordance withthe Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Practice and Claire Housevision and values.

To work flexibly including rotation ontonights to cover a 24/7, 365-day service.

Position of the role in Claire House

The post holder reports to a Hospice Lead Nurseand is accountable overall to the Director of Clinical Service

Scope of Job

To act as a resource for all members of the multi-disciplinaryteam providing supervision, guidance, care and support

To act as a contact worker on shift demonstratinga good level of core communication skills to meet the specific needs of thechild/young person and their family

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate theclinical and/or emotional requirements of children/young people with complex,palliative and end of life care needs

About us

All Claire House employees receive a rewards and recognition package which includes generous annual leave, life cover, free access to an Employee Assistance Program and counselling service, free parking, access to training and courses and in-house clinical supervision. We offer additional payments for working unsocial hours and night shifts. You can also continue with your NHS superannuation scheme or join the Claire House pension scheme.

Should you require any further information or want to discuss this opportunity please speak to Jenni Bell, Hospice Manager: Or Ruth Varey, Deputy Hospice Manager:

Job description & application via Claire House Website Completed applications should be emailed to

Closing date for applications: Sunday 2nd June 2024 at 24:00hrs

INTERVIEW: Tuesday 18th June 2024

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This organisations recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Registered Charity No. 1004058

Job description

Job responsibilities

Dimensions and Limits of Authority

Hospice Clinical Nurses (HCN) new in post will only take on the full aspects of the role post Probationary/Preceptorship period. For Newly Qualified HCNs this will be a minimum preceptorship period of 12 months. To work without supervision ensuring personal accountability in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives. To refer to a senior member of the clinical team for advice/guidance during a shift. To contribute to the coordination of a shift (post probation/ preceptorship period)

Qualification and Skills Level

Professional background as a Registered Nurse- Child, Adult or Learning Disabilities Knowledge and/ or experience working in a childrens hospice or caring for children with life limiting/life threatening conditions

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility for Staff

To act as a positive role model by displaying CH values, attitudes, and behaviour. In clinical practice, role model by using evidence/research-based care and practice To participate in in-service training programmes and teaching sessions To participate in the orientation of new staff, students, and volunteers, acting as mentor when requested To work alongside, supervise and induct new members of staff ensuring clinical tasks are delegated appropriately To provide training and assessment in core competencies to new members of the team To take responsibility for the appropriate delegation of duties to non-registered members of the care team To assist and participate in the safe and smooth coordination of a shift, reporting to the senior clinical lead on duty at the time

Responsibility for Patient Care

To work in partnership with parents/carers to identify the care and emotional needs of the child/young person. To plan care recognising best practice and evidence-based guidelines To be responsible for maintaining the care plans. Assessing and implementing care based on current evidence-based and researched best practice. Amendments will be negotiated with the child/young person and their parents/carers, documented, and communicated to the other members of the team To accurately evaluate and document the care of the child/young person in accordance with NMCs guidance on documentation To deliver all aspects of care following the individuals care, pain and manual handling assessment plan To ensure patient safety by appropriate delegation of duties to suitably trained members of staff To share responsibility within the Hospice to maintain a safe but homely environment taking into account health and safety, including infection control and risk assessments To liaise with outside agencies from health, education and social care involved in the care and support of children/young people and their family To be responsible and accountable for the safe administration of medicines on a shift basis ensuring medicine management policies and procedures are adhered to To adapt the delivery of care according to the changing emotional, physical, and environmental demands To be aware of and work to Safeguarding Children and (Vulnerable) Adults policies and procedures To comply with manual handling policies and procedures To attend regular meetings with the multi-disciplinary team to discuss individual children, respecting and inviting the sharing of skills and expertise To provide early bereavement care and support, working in partnership with the Family Support Team To be able to undertake the mental, physical, and emotional demands of the role, whilst at the same time taking care to safeguard their own health and safety as well as fellow care team members, children, young people and their family

Responsibility for Clinical Governance and Quality

To participate in quality measures for the delivery of care to maintain high standards through best practice To be proactive in identifying ways of improving practice. Contributing positively to the development and audit of standards and, when appropriate, taking responsibility for identified project work To participate in audit to enhance the delivery of care To identify ways of continued quality improvement, using reflective practice through Clinical Supervision To attend, actively participate and learn from significant event analysis To actively complete clinical incident documentation in accordance with no blame and whistle-blowing policy To adhere to and comply with all Hospice policies and procedures

Responsibility for Clinical Leadership and Practice Development

To take responsibility for maintaining his/her own professional development. Meeting with Senior Nurse/Team Coordinator for regular appraisals, identifying and agreeing personal targets To share previous knowledge and experience that promotes best practice To be competent in Claire Houses core clinical competencies and working toward extending such clinical skills To ensure the economical and appropriate use of all resources within the Hospice To be responsible for the safe use, storage and maintenance of equipment/technical apparatus To maintain appropriate client records ensuring they are stored securely and confidentially To attend and participate in Hospice meetings To report and record all accidents and incidents in line with Hospice procedure safe guarding the welfare and safety of all staff during working hours with regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act To be fully involved in the process of preventing and controlling infections To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role, especially information regarding children/young people and their families To participate in hospice special interest groups

General Claire House Requirements

Adhere to and comply with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times Implement risk management strategies (including reporting, registering risk and learning), taking all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination Implement Health and Safety regulations through risk assessment. Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, service users, volunteers, visitors and themselves, reporting any accidents or faults in line with organisational policy.Participate fully in health and safety training Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998 relating to information held manually or on computerised systems Respect the confidentiality and privacy of children, young adults, volunteers and staff at all times Participate in personal training, development and appraisal, and attend all relevant training courses as required Take part in organisational research Embrace the positive volunteer culture which Claire House strives to create.

The post holder must act at all times in a professional and responsible manner and have due regard to confidentiality and Health & Safety legislation. This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification. Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with service priorities and duties may change or new duties be introduced after consultation with the post holder. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties, such as link roles, and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your general level of responsibility with the organisation, at your initial place of work or at any other of the Claire House establishments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RSCN/RN (Child), RGN & RNLD with relevant experience (including experience during Nurse Training for Newly Qualified Staff) Understanding/ evidence of NMC requirements in regard to continuous professional development (revalidation)

Desirable

Recognised Mentorship qualification (degree level min)

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and/ or Experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs

Desirable

Experience of working in a childrens hospice (either through previous employment or student placement) Experience in paediatric complex health care palliative/ end of life care Experience of a variety of clinical skills Post registration consolidation/ experience in a relevant setting Knowledge/experience of working for a charity

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Effective communication skills; Communicate with peers and supervisors alike; Relates well with families and other healthcare professionals Motivated and willing to assist in the motivation and professional development of others Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work load. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Ability to record information in a concise, legible and accurate manner Good interpersonal and Team working skills.

Desirable

Supervisory skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

Positive attitude, values and behaviours Flexible able to cover a range of shifts in a 24-hour period Professional and approachable Supportive of colleagues, children and families Honest and trustworthy

Special Circumstances / Additional Requirements

Essential

Basic IT skills

Desirable

Car driver

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