Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Senior Staff Nurse Band 6

Responsible To: Integrated Nursing Service Lead

Accountable To: Director of Clinical Services

Pay Scale: Agenda for Change

Unsocial hours payment payable dependant on shift pattern

Hours of work: Full time / part time considered. Flexible working.

Internal rotation between day and night shifts (11.5 shifts).

Job summary

To work as part of the Integrated Care Team providing symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as planned and emergency short breaks both at the hospice, in the home or hospital. The postholder will take on a lead role to support work required to ensure high standards of care are delivered and maintained. The post holder will be required to work a variety of shifts as the hospice provides care services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

1. To support the team with the implementation of high-quality services including delivering direct care to babies, children, young people and their families, embedding effective and supportive leadership.
2. To co-ordinate the shift/ caseload work, ensuring safe, effective and responsive delivery of individualised care.
3. To provide high quality nursing care for children and young people who have palliative care needs in the hospice and community as required as part of a child led integrated service.
4. To contribute to the care plans and assessments required to ensure the child/young person receives safe and effective care.
5. To be fully conversant with and contribute to all clinical guidelines, policies and procedures of Haven House.
6. To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to service users, care staff and other members of the team.
7. To work with the education team and further support junior colleagues with accountability for health care support workers.
8. To ensure that safeguarding is embedded in practice and concerns are escalated at the earliest opportunity to the safeguarding lead.
9. To contribute to effective medicines management in accordance with Haven House policies.
10. To effectively use the electronic patient record system to ensure accurate and timely data is entered.
11. To demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance the NMC code.
12. To be available to partake in line management of junior staff working towards effective development, wellbeing and progression for each team member.
13. To be part of the senior nurse on call team, rotating to covering on call duties for both planned, unplanned and end of life care.

Work collaboratively with other team members:

1. To contribute to the evaluation the service as required ensuring that children, young people and family's views are represented.

2. To work closely in collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams, such as allied health professionals or external stakeholders like schools and social care teams.

3. To be aware of allocated resources and ensure effective time management in own role.

4. To promote good relationships and good working practice across teams.

Clinical Governance

1. To participate in audit, service user feedback collection and research as required.

2. Responsibility in monitoring and maintaining compliance with CQC (Care Quality Commission) standards

3. To report all clinical and non-clinical incidents and accidents and engage in incident reviews as a learning opportunity in order to improve service.

4. To constructively identify issues with care strategy, policies and procedures in the interests of the organisation and users of the service.

Educational

1. To identify own learning needs and ensure professional development is maintained.
2. To engage in Haven House performance and appraisal system.
3. To contribute to overall staff and service development by updating the evidence base for the team re clinical practice.
4. Education and training of parents/carers to meet the health care needs of their child.
5. Education and training of junior staff and students as required.

Other duties

1. To promote and live the Haven House values of Compassionate, Professional, Respectful and Safe.

2. To work with colleagues across the hospice as part of the Haven House "One Team approach" fostering collaboration across all care disciplines, ensuring integrated, child-centred care.

3. To conduct yourself in line with the Haven House cultures and behaviours at all times, acting as an ambassador for the hospice.

4. To activiely participate in continuous improvement initiatives to support achieing an Outstanding rating.

5. To offer flexible support for the work of the organisation, with a flexible approach to new duties and responsibilities as needed to support our vision, mission and values.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance process.

Haven House is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is our aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, and nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Haven House is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Haven House to fulfil these obligations, policies and codes of good practice.

Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.

Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Senior Staff Nurse Band 6

Responsible To: Integrated Nursing Service Lead

Accountable To: Director of Clinical Services

Pay Scale: Agenda for Change

Unsocial hours payment payable dependant on shift pattern

Hours of work: Full time / part time considered. Flexible working.

Internal rotation between day and night shifts (11.5 shifts).

Job summary

To work as part of the Integrated Care Team providing symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as planned and emergency short breaks both at the hospice, in the home or hospital. The postholder will take on a lead role to support work required to ensure high standards of care are delivered and maintained. The post holder will be required to work a variety of shifts as the hospice provides care services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

1. To support the team with the implementation of high-quality services including delivering direct care to babies, children, young people and their families, embedding effective and supportive leadership.
2. To co-ordinate the shift/ caseload work, ensuring safe, effective and responsive delivery of individualised care.
3. To provide high quality nursing care for children and young people who have palliative care needs in the hospice and community as required as part of a child led integrated service.
4. To contribute to the care plans and assessments required to ensure the child/young person receives safe and effective care.
5. To be fully conversant with and contribute to all clinical guidelines, policies and procedures of Haven House.
6. To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to service users, care staff and other members of the team.
7. To work with the education team and further support junior colleagues with accountability for health care support workers.
8. To ensure that safeguarding is embedded in practice and concerns are escalated at the earliest opportunity to the safeguarding lead.
9. To contribute to effective medicines management in accordance with Haven House policies.
10. To effectively use the electronic patient record system to ensure accurate and timely data is entered.
11. To demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance the NMC code.
12. To be available to partake in line management of junior staff working towards effective development, wellbeing and progression for each team member.
13. To be part of the senior nurse on call team, rotating to covering on call duties for both planned, unplanned and end of life care.

Work collaboratively with other team members:

1. To contribute to the evaluation the service as required ensuring that children, young people and family's views are represented.

2. To work closely in collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams, such as allied health professionals or external stakeholders like schools and social care teams.

3. To be aware of allocated resources and ensure effective time management in own role.

4. To promote good relationships and good working practice across teams.

Clinical Governance

1. To participate in audit, service user feedback collection and research as required.

2. Responsibility in monitoring and maintaining compliance with CQC (Care Quality Commission) standards

3. To report all clinical and non-clinical incidents and accidents and engage in incident reviews as a learning opportunity in order to improve service.

4. To constructively identify issues with care strategy, policies and procedures in the interests of the organisation and users of the service.

Educational

1. To identify own learning needs and ensure professional development is maintained.
2. To engage in Haven House performance and appraisal system.
3. To contribute to overall staff and service development by updating the evidence base for the team re clinical practice.
4. Education and training of parents/carers to meet the health care needs of their child.
5. Education and training of junior staff and students as required.

Other duties

1. To promote and live the Haven House values of Compassionate, Professional, Respectful and Safe.

2. To work with colleagues across the hospice as part of the Haven House "One Team approach" fostering collaboration across all care disciplines, ensuring integrated, child-centred care.

3. To conduct yourself in line with the Haven House cultures and behaviours at all times, acting as an ambassador for the hospice.

4. To activiely participate in continuous improvement initiatives to support achieing an Outstanding rating.

5. To offer flexible support for the work of the organisation, with a flexible approach to new duties and responsibilities as needed to support our vision, mission and values.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance process.

Haven House is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is our aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, and nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Haven House is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Haven House to fulfil these obligations, policies and codes of good practice.

Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.

Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN Child / Adult / LD

Desirable

• ENB 998/Teaching/Mentoring qualification
• Palliative Care /Symptom Management in Life Limiting Illness or similar module

Skills

Essential

• Technical paediatric nursing skills such as care of enteral feeding tubes, tracheostomies, emergency medication for seizures etc.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to young people/parents/ care staff.
• Ability to advocate for young adults and their families.
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate well with CYP and multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and to be flexible to changing demands.
• IT/Computer literate: able to word process and use basic spreadsheets.
• Flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities.

Desirable

• IV competent.
• Parenteral Nutrition competent.
• LTV competent.

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of Mental Health Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Assessments or willingness to learn these.
• Understanding of a range of conditions that affect CYP including life limiting, life threatening, and end of life care needs.
• Understanding of infection control procedures.
• Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities.
• Good understanding of the meaning of clinical supervision/mentoring.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding for CYP.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years Post Registration Paediatric Nursing in an acute setting or similar experience working with babies, children and young adults who have complex health care needs.
• Experience of a broad range of nursing needs and e.g., complex needs care, technology dependent child/young person, oncology conditions, post operative care.
• Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.
• Experience of working in a community or hospice setting.
• Experience of working with young adults/teenagers who have complex health conditions.

Desirable

• Experience of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience of caring for children/young people who require end of life support.

Equality

Essential

• An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post.
• Ability to recognise inequality and take action to prevent and address inequalities for CYP and their families who use our services.

Other

Desirable

• Car driver and a clean driving licence

Qualifications

Essential

• RN Child / Adult / LD

Desirable

• ENB 998/Teaching/Mentoring qualification
• Palliative Care /Symptom Management in Life Limiting Illness or similar module

Skills

Essential

• Technical paediatric nursing skills such as care of enteral feeding tubes, tracheostomies, emergency medication for seizures etc.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to young people/parents/ care staff.
• Ability to advocate for young adults and their families.
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate well with CYP and multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and to be flexible to changing demands.
• IT/Computer literate: able to word process and use basic spreadsheets.
• Flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities.

Desirable

• IV competent.
• Parenteral Nutrition competent.
• LTV competent.

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of Mental Health Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Assessments or willingness to learn these.
• Understanding of a range of conditions that affect CYP including life limiting, life threatening, and end of life care needs.
• Understanding of infection control procedures.
• Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities.
• Good understanding of the meaning of clinical supervision/mentoring.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding for CYP.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years Post Registration Paediatric Nursing in an acute setting or similar experience working with babies, children and young adults who have complex health care needs.
• Experience of a broad range of nursing needs and e.g., complex needs care, technology dependent child/young person, oncology conditions, post operative care.
• Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.
• Experience of working in a community or hospice setting.
• Experience of working with young adults/teenagers who have complex health conditions.

Desirable

• Experience of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience of caring for children/young people who require end of life support.

Equality

Essential

• An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post.
• Ability to recognise inequality and take action to prevent and address inequalities for CYP and their families who use our services.

Other

Desirable

• Car driver and a clean driving licence

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).

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

Haven House Children’s Hospice

Address

The White House

Woodford Green

Essex

IG8 9LB

Employer's website

https://www.havenhouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)