About this role
Job summary Acorns Children's Hospice are looking for a Children's Palliative Staff Nurse to join our Birmingham Hospice. Our Staff Nurses are responsible for the assessment of care needs and the implementation and evaluation ofevidence-based programmes of care for life-limited and end of life childrenand youngpeoplewhohavearangeofcomplexhealthneeds.
Main duties of the job Acorns Children's Hospice are looking for a Children's Palliative Staff Nurse to join our Birmingham Hospice. Our Staff Nurses are responsible for the assessment of care needs and the implementation and evaluation ofevidence-based programmes of care for life-limited and end of life childrenand youngpeoplewhohavearangeofcomplexhealthneeds.
About us
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Job description Job responsibilities
Acorns Children's Hospice are looking for a Children's Palliative Staff Nurse to join our Birmingham Hospice. Our Staff Nurses are responsible for the assessment of care needs and the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based programmes of care for life-limited and end of life children and young people who have a range of complex health needs.
About the Role
Acorns provides care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our Staff Nurses are part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering care packages that are tailored to each child’s individual holistic needs – and we’re structured so that you’ll simply ‘have the time to care’.
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 Children's Palliative Staff Nurse, you will:
Be responsible for the assessment, development and evaluation of nursing care for children and young people with complex health needs including life limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families. Use your clinical skills including (but not limited to) caring for children who require long term ventilation, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, suction, syringe drivers and enteral feeds These skills will be gained by completing competency-based training. Deliver evidence-based end of life and symptom management and after death care. Promote communication with the children and young people, encouraging them to express their wishes and concerns to their best ability (this may include non-verbal, electronic or alternative communication methods). Provide health education information to the child and family, to promote a healthy lifestyle and where appropriate address public health issues.
We’re open every day of the year and are fully responsive to the needs of our children and young people, so we will ask for some flexibility as there will be day and night shifts.
About You
Registered nurse Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to the role Demonstrable relevant experience in palliative care Experience of working with children with complex health needs Tracheostomy care/and or long term ventilation needs (or willingness to undertake competency training) Oxygen therapy, suction, enteral feeds etc Catheterisation (or willingness to undertake competency training)
What We Offer
£30,600 - £40,800 per annum. 37.5 hours per week (part time hours will be considered) Based in our Birmingham Hospice (B29 6HZ) Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card Discounts on refurbished tech Eye Test discount Health cash plan Gym membership and equipment discount scheme Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment Wellbeing, legal and financial support Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 18th June.
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
Mentor and Assessing Training (or be willing to undertake)
Experience Essential
Demonstrable relevant experience in palliative care, Identifying, recording and reporting Safeguarding concerns for both children and adults
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 Acorns in Birmingham Hospice
103 Oak Tree Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B29 6HZ
Employer's website https://www.acorns.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)