About this role
Job summary
To work as part of a team, alongside a wider multi-disciplinary team respecting the skills, expertise and contributions of others in the provision of holistic care and support to Babies, Children, Young People and their families using Derian House.
To be responsible for the assessment of the BCYP’s care needs, including the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
To assist in the management and organisation of work as required by the Team Leader, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times and to provide support for junior staff within the hospice.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Ensure that care for babies, children and young people is person centered, assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated respecting babies, children and young people’s daily routines and promoting independence as far as possible.
To be responsible for providing safe and effective care in line with the hospice’s operating procedures and guidelines and act as a resource for all members of the multi-disciplinary team providing specialist professional, care and support.
To be responsible for improving and maintaining the physical and mental health of the babies, children and young people. Ensure barriers to achieving this are reduced wherever possible and appropriate.
To participate in the primary assessment for newly referred children.
Ensure the respect, dignity and rights of babies, children, young people and their families are upheld at all times.
To be responsible and accountable for the safe administration of medicines within the hospice ensuring medicine management policies and procedures are adhered to as per NMC guidelines.
Clinical/Quality Assurance
Ensure the respect, dignity and rights of babies, children, young adults and their families are upheld at all times.
To be responsible and accountable for the safe administration of medicines within the hospice on a shift basis ensuring medicine management policies and procedures are adhered to.
To adhere to Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Policy and Procedures to ensure safe care is delivered.
Contribute to the day to day management of quality assurance issues reporting and recording incidents, responding to complaints and feedback in line with Derian House policy and standard operating procedures.
Support the organisation by conducting risk assessments for babies, children and young people within the hospice, reporting and recording incidents, accidents and near misses, actively participating in any corrective action required to minimise future risk, as requested.
Contribute to the safeguarding of babies, children & young adults, and identifying any areas of concern and reporting them in a timely way to the Social Worker or a senior member of the team.
Communication
Regularly attend team and other meetings as appropriate, contributing positively to discussions and debates and participating in shared decision making.
Ensure effective communication including the dissemination of information accurately and timely.
Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary, multi-agency teams both internally and externally through the establishment of effective communication systems.
Act at all times as an ambassador for the organisation and maintain positive and effective communication both internally and externally in representing the service.
To identify the need for pre bereavement care and support working in partnership with the Family Support Team.
Professional
Act at all times in accordance with relevant legal, ethical and professional legislation and frameworks (i.e. Children Act, NMC Code of Conduct).
To take responsibility for maintaining own professional development and undertake further education if required.
Ensure that personal actions and conduct comply with hospice policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role, notably information regarding the children and their families, staff and the organisation itself.
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.
Foster a culture of respect and consideration between all team members, respecting and nurturing the strengths, skills and knowledge of others as well as sharing own knowledge and skills.
To attend regular meetings with the multi-disciplinary team to discuss individual babies, children and young people, respecting and inviting the sharing of skills and expertise.
Maintain relevant, accurate and contemporaneous records and reports, respecting and maintaining confidentiality at all times in accordance with NMC Guidelines and the Data Protection Act (1998).
Health and Safety:
Report and record all accidents and incidents, safeguarding the welfare and safety during working hours.
Responsible for the safe storage, transcribing and administration of medicines and pharmaceutical products to babies, children & young people.
Responsible for the provision, monitoring, storage and safe use of equipment.
Take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself or to others and to co-operate.
Adhere to the prevention and control of infections code of practice (Health & Social care Act 2008).
About us
Derian House is the place where you can make a real difference, as we support our colleagues and volunteers to provide this amazing service for children and families. It's a great place to enhance and develop your career as we are committed to investing in training to support our people and their aspirations.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a unique role that’s professionally stretching, emotionally meaningful and genuinely rewarding? At Derian House Children’s Hospice, you’ll be part of something truly special — helping ensure no child or family faces life’s hardest moments alone.
We care for babies, children and young people with lifelimiting conditions from across the Northwest, supporting families to make the most of every precious moment. While end of life care is a core part of what we do, many of our children and young people attend Derian House for many years before this, and that time is used to provide fun, comfort and lasting memories for the whole family. Our team is small, skilled and deeply committed, and you’ll play a vital part in delivering exceptional care both in our hospice in Chorley and in the wider community.
As our service grows and our 3–5 year plan takes shape we’re creating new opportunities for nurses who want to develop and thrive. We are investing in rotational roles that work across our inhospice and community services, giving you the chance to build breadth of experience in a genuinely varied role. We invest in our people, offering access to an inhouse clinical education team, a dedicated clinical skills lab, and ongoing professional development tailored to your aspirations. We also welcome applications from nurses with nontraditional routes into practice, including those with learning disability qualifications and those from nonpaediatric backgrounds who have the right transferable experience.
We will be holding an informal opening evening planned for the 9th June 4.00 – 8.00 pm and will be an opportunity to have a look around, meet staff and find out a little more about Derian House, if you wish to register your interest please contact [email protected] to register your interest.
If you want to make a real difference that values compassion, expertise and continuous learning — Derian House might be where you belong but don’t delay with submitting your application, we reserve the right to close this advert once we have received enough applications.
Benefits:
We offer 35 days holidays per year, including bank holidays and increasing with length of service Continuation of NHS Pension scheme (if eligible) or option to join Derian House Contributory Pension Scheme Payment of professional NMC registration fees Retail discounts through Blue Light card and Benefits platform Free onsite parking Subsidised meals in our diner Shift enhancements for weekend / night / bank holiday shifts Flexible working in terms of part-time opportunities Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time). Weekend, nights and evening work will be required. Part-time hours will also be considered.
Location: Derian House Children’s Hospice, Chancery Road, Chorley, PR7 1DH.
Selection and Assessment process: Depending on the volume of applications there may be an initial preliminary 20-minute discussion, held virtually (MS Teams), to help sift candidates we wish to progress. The formal process for those invited, will be an onsite face to face assessment and interview
Registered Charity Number 1005165
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of any protected characteristics.
Successful appointments will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.
Person Specification
Professional/ Qualifications & Special Training & Education Essential
RSCN, RN (Child), RGN, RNLD & RMN with a proven track record of paediatric competency
Minimum of 3 years experience in a clinical setting in acute
Evidence of complying with NMC revalidation requirements.
Evidence of continued professional development.
Required to undertake training to meet all Derian House clinical competencies within a defined timescale.
Desirable
Community Childrens Nursing Experience
Palliative care experience or qualification.
Advanced or Enhanced Communication Skills Training
Leadership Essential
Demonstrable passion and enthusiasm for Derian House and the support it offers.
Well-developed team building skills Willingness to develop leadership capability, as identified.
Desirable
Leadership skills training.
Proven ability of delivering care to children with complex health needs.
Knowledge/Proven Ability Essential
Proven ability in a relevant childrens nursing or youth specialty
Proven ability of working in a multi-disciplinary Team.
Understanding of specific needs of babies, children and young people with life limiting/life threatening and palliative conditions.
Desirable
Proven ability of delivering care to children with complex health needs and palliative/end of life care needs.
Experience of undertaking/ contributing to clinical audit.
Knowledge of key recent developments in palliative care.
Ability to assess risk in caring for babies, children and young people.
Teaching/ mentorship skills.
Knowledge/proven ability of working in a hospice or working for a charity.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Evidence of well-developed communication skills with children, young people and their families during distressing times. Proven ability to adopt a flexible approach to care and have a can do attitude.
Ability to manage self and others in the workplace acting as a mentor, leader.
Relate well with babies, children, families and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to manage challenging and/or contentious behaviours and situations.
Proven ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
Ability to record information as per Derian House Policy and NMC guidelines.
Competent in core clinical skills.
IT literate.
Desirable
Willing to assist in the professional development of others.
Proven ability in advanced clinical care skills e.g.: syringe pumps, tracheostomy care, care of long term ventilation etc.
Evidence of well-developed organisation skills and ability, including the ability prioritise and delegate work, as appropriate.
Personal Qualities Essential
Enthusiastic, highly motivated. Possess a positive, assertive and confident attitude.
Ability to be diplomatic, calm, approachable and objective.
Supportive of colleagues, children and families.
Ability to adopt a professional, fair and consistent manner.
Proven time management skills.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to adopt a flexible approach to working & able to cover a range of shifts in a 24 hour period
Honest and trustworthy.
Desirable
Proven ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations.
Recognition of own limitations.
Special Circumstances / Additional Requirements Essential
Car driver
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 Derian House Children’s Hospice
Address Chancery Road, Astley Village
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.derianhouse.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)