About this role
Job summary Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for qualified bank nurses for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall to assess, plan and deliver holistic care to life-limited and life-threatened children and young people at the hospice.
Main duties of the job Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for qualified bank nurses for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall to assess, plan and deliver holistic care to life-limited and life-threatened children and young people at the hospice.
About us
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Job description Job responsibilities
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for qualified bank nurses for our Black Country Hospice, Walsall to assess, plan and deliver holistic care to life-limited and life-threatened children and young people at the hospice.
About the Role
At Acorns Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care for children, and young people with life-limiting and lifethreatening conditions, and we support their families through every step of their journey, and through transition. Our work is defined by compassion, expertise, and an unwavering belief that every child deserves comfort, dignity, and the chance to experience joy.
Each hospice is purpose-built with individually decorated rooms overlooking our gardens. We try to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible – a homely environment for the children, young people and their families.
As a Bank Nurse, you will:
Work ad hoc shifts to cover absence Assess, plan and deliver care to babies, children and young people, using a systematic approach and creating an individualised care plan. Use your clinical skills including caring for children who require long term ventilation, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, suction, syringe drivers and enteral feeds. Deliver evidence-based end of life and symptom management and after death care
About You
Registered Nurse Demonstrable relevant experience in palliative care Ability to provide personalised nursing care
What We Offer
£15.69 to £20.92 per hour, plus additional enhancements for weekends and nights Bank shifts Based in our Black Country Hospice (WS5 4NL)
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 2 November
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why work for Acorns?
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse
Desirable
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Experience Essential
Experience in palliative care
Desirable
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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 Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust
Address Black Country Hospice
Walstead Road
Walsall
West Midlands
WS5 4NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.acorns.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)