Job summary
Here at Derian House we are looking to recruit Registered Paediatric Nurses.
To work
as part of an integrated 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 (BCYP) and their
families using Derian House.
To be
responsible for the assessment of the BCYPs 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 Care Team
Leader, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times and to
provide support for junior staff within the hospice team.
To play
a key role in the supervision and assessment of designated staff as required,
undertaking the role of mentor and acting as a named supervisor.
Main duties of the job
Ensure
that care for babies, children and young adults is person centered, assessed,
planned, delivered and evaluated respecting babies, children and young peoples
daily routines and promoting independence as far as possible.
To be
responsible for providing safe and effective care in line with the hospices
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
adapt the delivery of care according to the emotional, physical and
environmental demands.
To
participate in the primary assessment for newly referred children.
To
refer to the Team Leader for advice/guidance during a shift as and when
required
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 on a shift basis ensuring medicine management policies and procedures
are adhered to as per NMC guidelines.
About us
Derian House is rated Outstanding by the CQC; Derian House provides symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as short break respite care to babies, children, young people and their families with life limiting conditions across Lancashire, South Cumbria and Greater Manchester. Supported by our dedicated multi-disciplinary teams we are able to provide a wide range of support and care in a variety of settings, including in-house in our Hospice in Chorley and in the wider community.
We have new and exciting opportunitiesto work with ourteam who are committed to delivering the highest possible standards of respite, palliative and end of life care to babies, children and young people. Working at Derian House will involve working with a small team of dedicated professionals at all levels and also provides the opportunity to make a real difference to the babies, children and young people we support and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure
the respect, dignity and rights of babies, children, young adults and their
families are upheld at all times.
To
undertake training as a supplementary and independent prescriber adhering to
NMC Guidelines, if requested by the organisation.
To take
an active role in the pursuit and promotion of quality through audit and
research and participating in the hospice governance programme.
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
comply and ensure that non-registered staff are working within the manual
handling policies and procedures.
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, ensuring practice
complies with Derian House Childrens Hospices and identifying any areas of
concern and reporting them in a timely way to the Social Worker or a senior
member of the care management team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN, RN (Child), RGN, RNLD & RMN with a proven track record of paediatric competency, Minimum of 3 years experience, however previous significant health experience may be considered.
Desirable
- Community Nursing Experience
- Palliative care qualification.
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
Derian House Children’s Hospice
Address
Chancery Road
Astley Village
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1DH