Job summary
Join our vibrant Children's team at Keech Hospice Care as a Senior Childrens Nurse (Full/Part Time). Contribute to providing high-quality end-of-life care, symptom management, and short break stays to children and their families across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes.
We are currently seeking a dynamic, fun Childrens Nurses who understand and values the importance of making the most of a child and families cherished time and is keen to expand their skills and expertise by joining a friendly and forward thinking team?
MAKING THE DIFFERENCE WHEN IT MATTERS THE MOST at Keech Hospice Care, this isn't just a slogan, its embodied by our team who share a wealth of experience and specialism in providing patient focused care, which is why no two days are the same as a Senior Childrens Nurse here at Keech Hospice!
Main duties of the job
- Assessing and delivering a holistic family-centred care, ensuring our patients and their families receive the care they deserve.
- Drive the continuity of our Childrens Services and offering the care and support during moments of crisis, ensuring that no family feels alone in their time of need.
- Creating a sincere communication approach of understanding and empathy that supports children, young people and families, ensuring that every voice is heard within our multi-disciplinary team.
- Extend a compassionate hand in times of profound loss and transition, offering not just care, but comfort and solace to families.
- Supporting families to navigate the complexities of healthcare decisions with the sensitivity and understanding of a trusted ally.
- Ensuring that every transition from hospice or hospital to the community or hospice setting is orchestrated with care and consideration for the unique needs and wishes of each individual and family
About us
Continue what you love doing, making a positive impact on the lives of your patient and their families, join our team at Keech Hospice Care. Apply now to be part of a compassionate community dedicated to delivering exceptional palliative care services.
Should you any have questions, please reach out to our recruitment team to arrange either an informal chat or visit to our [email protected]
Keech Hospice is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
In accordance with the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, it is a criminal offence for individuals who are barred from working in Regulated Activity to apply for positions that involve unsupervised work with specific groups such as adults at risk, children, or both.
All prospective employees will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check. The level of check is dependent on the role and designed to ensure safer and more well-informed recruitment decisions.
We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve and will take appropriate measures to safeguard them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide holistic nursing care and support to children and young
people with life limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families.
To ensure that each child and family undergoes ongoing multiprofessional assessment, their needs are identified, and a plan of care is
implemented and evaluated in collaboration with other agencies and
services involved in their care
To utilise skills, knowledge and expertise in a variety of situations and
range of settings to ensure the provision of specialist palliative care
To work using own initiative, provide effective leadership and contribute
to the skill base and development of the wider team.
Act as named nurse/key worker for to ensure delivery of comprehensive,
seamless end of life care.
To be actively involved in the education, training, development and
appraisal of other team members
Participate in the on-call service 7 days a week in conjunction with other
healthcare professionals to deliver end of life care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Childrens Nurse
- Demonstratable range of skills as an experienced Childrens Nurse
- Confident clinical decision making skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Symptom Management & End of Life care experience
- Have an adaptable approach to a changing work environment
Desirable
- Held a similar post or willingness to learn new skills within Palliative care
- Experience in being a shift leader with the ability to delegate tasks
- A compassionate communicator with the ability to create an atmosphere of trust and support amongst team, patients and their families
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Keech Hospice Care
Address
Keech Hospice Care
Great Bramingham Lane
Luton
LU3 3NT