Job summary
It is often said that being in palliative care
nursing is a real honour and privilege but is frequently overlooked as a career
pathway. Here are St Andrews we strive to make every second count, and where
every moment creates a memory for the family. We aim to bring joy, happiness
and laughter to our Children's Services, and support tears and sad times with
the utmost care and compassion.
Every baby, child, young
person and family are different, every conversation and everything we put into
place for our families is supported with an individualised plan of care. You will have a wonderful opportunity to work
with children and families having time to make a difference and time to care
this is what makes our organisation special.
Main duties of the job
Here at Andys our Palliative
Care Nurses are at the heart of everything we do in helping us to deliver the
best possible care to our families. We are therefore, looking for talented
individuals who share our passion to improve the lives of children and young people with a variety of complex health conditions.
We are about making every day count, and you can
play your part in that.
Every baby, child, young person and family
are different, every conversation and everything we put into place for our
families is supported with an individualised plan of care. You will have a wonderful opportunity to work
with children and families having time to make a difference and time to care
this is what makes our organisation special.
About us
Our Childrens service has an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys spending time with
children and young people, providing fun filled opportunities and creating
special memories? Andys offers a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment
where our children, young people, families and workforce are at the heart of
everything we do, in striving to make each day enjoyable for everyone
Competitive
salary
Unsocial
hour payments
On
call allowance
Paid
NMC Registration
High
staff ratios
Contributory
pension scheme
Excellent
annual leave (Applying from another Hospice or the NHS, your length of service
is carried forward in regards to your annual leave allowance).
Bridge
tolls paid for staff who live over the Humber Bridge
Access
to excellent staff benefits
Revalidation
and Excellent CPD
Flexible
working
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply for this vacancy and to read the full job description please visit https://www.standrewshospice.com/Join-Us/Vacancies
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply for this vacancy and to read the full job description please visit https://www.standrewshospice.com/Join-Us/Vacancies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- Proven ability to supervise staff
- Fully aware of regulatory safeguarding policies and procedures
-
- Fully aware of regulatory Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties.
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatric palliative care
- Management experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Childrens Palliative and End of Life Care
- Knowledge of assessment, care planning and review process and pathways
- Awareness of regulatory safeguarding policies and procedures
- Awareness of application of the Mental Capacity Act
- Good interpersonal skills and team working skills
- To be able to evidence good decision making skills
- Awareness of general pain and symptom management guidelines, desirable
- To be confident in using information technology including use of SystmOne - desirable
- Self motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first or second level Registered Nurse, on the NMC register
- Evidence of post registration learning
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- Registered Childrens Nurse qualification
- Diploma in Palliative Care or equivalent
- Bereavement training
- Teaching and mentoring qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience
- Proven ability to supervise staff
- Fully aware of regulatory safeguarding policies and procedures
-
- Fully aware of regulatory Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties.
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatric palliative care
- Management experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Childrens Palliative and End of Life Care
- Knowledge of assessment, care planning and review process and pathways
- Awareness of regulatory safeguarding policies and procedures
- Awareness of application of the Mental Capacity Act
- Good interpersonal skills and team working skills
- To be able to evidence good decision making skills
- Awareness of general pain and symptom management guidelines, desirable
- To be confident in using information technology including use of SystmOne - desirable
- Self motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Current first or second level Registered Nurse, on the NMC register
- Evidence of post registration learning
- Full driving licence
Desirable
- Registered Childrens Nurse qualification
- Diploma in Palliative Care or equivalent
- Bereavement training
- Teaching and mentoring 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 (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
