About this role
Job summary
Considering your options in your nursing career? Haven House Childrens Hospice is looking for a compassionate nurse like you to join our Clinical Care Team.
With at least one year of post-registration nursing experience, you may be looking for your next opportunity to make a meaningful difference. At Haven House, we welcome nurses from all disciplines to our varied team, where we provide holistic, person-centred care.
We are committed to providing excellent care while supporting your development as a palliative care nurse. Youll be supported to develop your advanced clinical skills and grow your expertise within an experienced and supportive team.
'Our vision at Haven House is to deliver the best quality care for extraordinary children where and when they choose.
Haven House is regulated by the Care Quality Commission, and we were last inspected in March 2020 when we received a 'Good' rating.
Main duties of the job
As part of the clinical care team, led by the Director of Clinical Services, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as planned and emergency short breaks. As a Nurse you will be developed to lead shifts and support the wider team to ensure high standards of care are delivered and develop yourself. We provide complex care support while children and their families benefit from our range of therapies at home or within our wonderful woodland grounds.
In return, we will offer you a supportive environment to develop your knowledge, skills and development, supported by our Education and Governance team.
This role is based at our beautiful woodland hospice in Woodford Green, offering free parking and easy access from the Central line.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
For more information about the role please read the person specification
About us
Benefits
As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:
Retention of your NHS pension (if applicable and subject to meeting NHS criteria) Agenda for Change long service holiday (if applicable) Pension Scheme (employer matching up to 7%) Free on-site parking Employee Assistance Programme Eye Care voucher scheme Cycle to work scheme Blue Light Card Access to Cavell Nurses Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
Term time: predominantly weekends only. School holidays: available any day of the week.
Job SummaryThe Registered Nurse will work as part of the Integrated Care Team, delivering high-quality, holistic and family-centred nursing care to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions at the hospice or in their own home.
The post is contracted 22.5 hours per week, worked flexibly in accordance with a rota agreed with the Nursing Service Lead. Shifts run 9:00am - 5:00pm across all care settings. In term time, the post holder will primarily be rostered at weekends; during school holidays, shifts may fall on any day of the week, in order to meet service requirements.
Working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care tailored to individual needs.
Clinical Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care.
Deliver nursing care within the Hospice at Home and Day Care services.
Promote child and family-centred care.
Undertake nursing assessments and contribute to care planning.
Administer and manage medicines safely in accordance with policy.
Provide complex nursing care, including tracheostomy care, emergency tracheostomy management, deep suctioning, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), gastrostomy care, nasogastric tube care and stoma care where competent. Training towards skills provided.
Recognise deterioration and escalate concerns promptly.
Maintain accurate electronic patient records.
Provide education and support to parents and carers.
Participate in safeguarding processes.
Maintain a safe clinical environment and practise in accordance with the NMC Code.
Team Working Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in handovers and MDT meetings.
Support Healthcare Support Workers, students and new staff.
Contribute to a positive team culture.
Clinical Governance Participate in audit, quality improvement and incident reporting.
Ensure compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies.
Education and Professional Development Maintain NMC registration and continuing professional development.
Attend mandatory training, appraisal and supervision.
Support the education of staff, students and parents/carers.
Professional Responsibilities Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Keep accurate records.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and compassion.
Other duties
1. To promote and live the Haven House values of Compassionate, Professional, Respectful and Safe.
2. To work with colleagues across the hospice as part of the Haven House One Team approach fostering collaboration across all care disciplines, ensuring integrated, child-centered care.
3. To conduct yourself in line with the Haven House cultures and behaviours at all times, acting as an ambassador for the hospice.
4. To actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to support achieving an Outstanding rating
5. To offer flexible support for the work of the organisation, with a flexible approach to new duties and responsibilities as needed to support our vision, mission and values.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance process.
Haven House is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is our aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, and nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Haven House is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Haven House to fulfil these obligations, policies and codes of good practice.
Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development Experience caring for children with complex healthcare needs Experience working within a children's hospice, community children's nursing or paediatric setting Competent in medicines administration Ability to teach and support parents, carers and Healthcare Support Workers Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good IT skills, including electronic patient records Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands Ability to work autonomously within professional scope of practice Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures Understanding of infection prevention and control Understanding of health and safety responsibilities Flexible approach to working across Hospice at Home and Day Care services Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to travel independently across the hospice catchment area
Desirable
Experience caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions Competent in gastrostomy, nasogastric (NG) tube and stoma care Experience of tracheostomy care, emergency tracheostomy management, invasive ventilation and non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Child, Adult or Learning Disability) with current NMC registration 1 year post registration experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Haven House Children’s Hospice
Address The White House
Woodford Green
Essex
IG8 9LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.havenhouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)