Job summary
Hope House Children’s Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a registered Nurse (Children’s Nurse or Adult Nurse (RN) with paediatric experience) to join our care team to provide excellent specialist palliative and end of life care to children and young people. You will join our team based in Oswestry, on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis. In return, our Nurse will receive a competitive salary of £27,859 – £33,943 per annum, full time equivalent. (NHS AfC Band Equivalent Lower 5 – Lower 6)
We are looking for an exceptional Nurse with a passion for palliative care. As a valued member of our team, you will be providing respite care, end of life care and pain management care to children and young people who have been diagnosed with life limiting illnesses, examples include cancer, cystic fibrosis, Batten Disease, Muscular Dystrophy and cerebral palsy.
We are committed to the development of our employees and will offer you a comprehensive training package. You will continue to develop your knowledge and clinical skills enabling you to deliver the highest standards of care. Whilst maintaining and enhancing your skills, you will have the opportunity and time to build meaningful relationships with children and their families, which make these incredibly fulfilling roles.
Main duties of the job
The key outcomes for your role include to:
Strategy
Supporting the successful operational implementation of our Care Strategy, incrementally increasing the number of children and families who access children’s palliative care services across Shropshire, Cheshire and Mid and North Wales
Continuity of Care
Undertake admissions, care plans, medication management, equipment allocation and care records in line with our policy framework
Actively promote a culture where palliative care is delivered in a friendly, welcoming and non-institutional environment, which is safe and fit for the needs of children, young people and their families
Deliver care with empathy and understanding, using a person-centred approach to put the chid, young person and their family at the heart of everything we do
Ensure effective liaison with the child or young person’s statutory multi-disciplinary team
Promote and participate in the use of innovation and technology to support the delivery of care
Safety
Ensure safeguarding incidents, never events and serious incidents are promptly recorded and reported to designated senior staff and Duty of Candour is adhered to
Ensure appropriate delegation of skills and competency in line with priorities of care, evidence-based practice and the needs of the child or young person
Undertake leadership of a shift ensuring safe and effective delivery of care following Hope House Children’s Hospices generic and child specific policies, procedures and risk assessments and safe systems of working
Adopt the guidance and direction of Senior Nurses to ensure evidence-based care is consistently delivered
Service Improvement
Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation and review of policy, standard operating procedures and audits
Adhere to local clinical standards and best practice, promoting and supporting any changes to practice
Respond to day to day care related complaints, concerns and compliments, escalating as appropriate.
External Partnerships
Maintain successful external partnerships with the general public, outside agencies and statutory and professional bodies to continually develop and improve care for our children and families
People
Support and inspire the care team to be the best they can be, ensuring they put our children and their families at the heart of everything we do
Mentor, develop and empower junior staff and volunteers to reach their full potential and responsibilities of their role. Supervise and assess student nurses.
Policy & Procedures
Deliver all work in line with all Hope House Children’s Hospices policies and procedures which include GDPR, H&S, Finance and people
About us
Hope House Children’s Hospices is a special place to work. Our hospices are bright, sunny, child-centred buildings set in spacious grounds, with sensory rooms and a hydrotherapy pool. We support more than 750 local families who are either caring for a terminally ill child, or whose child has died. Children and families are the reason we are here and we all have one thing in common, a shared dedication to providing the best care for our children and their families who use our specialist services.
Our caring staff are an integral part of the care we provide at our hospices. Being a Nurse with us you will be joining an incredible team with one of the most respected local charities. It's more than just a job where you will help us deliver our mission and ensure that no one faces the death of a child alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Nurse to join our team based in Oswestry. You will join us on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis. In return, our Nurse will receive a competitive salary of £27,859 – £33,943 per annum, full time equivalent. (NHS AfC Band Equivalent Lower 5 – Lower 6)
About us:
Hope House Children’s Hospices is a special place to work. Our hospices are bright, sunny, child-centred buildings set in spacious grounds, with sensory rooms and a hydrotherapy pool. We support more than 750 local families who are either caring for a terminally ill child, or whose child has died. Children and families are the reason we are here and we all have one thing in common, a shared dedication to providing the best care for our children and their families who use our specialist services.
Our caring staff are an integral part of the care we provide at our hospices. Being a Nurse with us you will be joining an incredible team with one of the most respected local charities. It's more than just a job where you will help us deliver our mission and ensure that no one faces the death of a child alone.
About the Nurse role:
Hope House Children’s Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a registered Nurse (Children’s Nurse or Adult Nurse (RN) with paediatric experience) to join our care team to provide excellent specialist palliative and end of life care to children and young people.
We are looking for an exceptional Nurse with a passion for palliative care. As a valued member of our team, you will be providing respite care, end of life care and pain management care to children and young people who have been diagnosed with life limiting illnesses, examples include cancer, cystic fibrosis, Batten Disease, Muscular Dystrophy and cerebral palsy. You will have the compassion and communication skills to put the needs of the child and their family at the heart of everything you do, so that we are able to provide the right care and support for them, when they need us most.
We are committed to the development of our employees and will offer you a comprehensive training package. You will continue to develop your knowledge and clinical skills enabling you to deliver the highest standards of care. Whilst maintaining and enhancing your skills, you will have the opportunity and time to build meaningful relationships with children and their families, which make these incredibly fulfilling roles.
What we are looking for a Nurse who:
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of children and young people with life-limiting conditions and children’s palliative care
- Has excellent communication skills
- Sets high standards of care and is a good role model
What we offer:
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes
- generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days per annum for a full time role, with long service increments
- NHS pension and organisational pension scheme
- staff rewards programme
- great development opportunities with protected time to complete training
We would love to hear from you if you have a positive approach to your work and share our values of providing fair and equitable access to our services for the children, young people and families of Shropshire, Cheshire and Powys, . This is a worthwhile challenge and a varied job in which your success will make a real difference, click apply today.
If you would like an informal discussion about our Nurse opportunity, please contact our Head of Care, Hayley Woodcock on 01691 671999, or alternatively call our HR Team on 01691 679679 or email jobs@hopehouse.org.uk.
Closing date: 1st October 2023
Interview date: TBC
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).
Hope House Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.
Hope House Children’s Hospices has a responsibility and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Hope House Children’s Hospices comply with relevant legislation, guidance and national standards relating to the recruitment of staff and volunteers working with children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Nurse to join our team based in Oswestry. You will join us on a full-time or part-time, permanent basis. In return, our Nurse will receive a competitive salary of £27,859 – £33,943 per annum, full time equivalent. (NHS AfC Band Equivalent Lower 5 – Lower 6)
About us:
Hope House Children’s Hospices is a special place to work. Our hospices are bright, sunny, child-centred buildings set in spacious grounds, with sensory rooms and a hydrotherapy pool. We support more than 750 local families who are either caring for a terminally ill child, or whose child has died. Children and families are the reason we are here and we all have one thing in common, a shared dedication to providing the best care for our children and their families who use our specialist services.
Our caring staff are an integral part of the care we provide at our hospices. Being a Nurse with us you will be joining an incredible team with one of the most respected local charities. It's more than just a job where you will help us deliver our mission and ensure that no one faces the death of a child alone.
About the Nurse role:
Hope House Children’s Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a registered Nurse (Children’s Nurse or Adult Nurse (RN) with paediatric experience) to join our care team to provide excellent specialist palliative and end of life care to children and young people.
We are looking for an exceptional Nurse with a passion for palliative care. As a valued member of our team, you will be providing respite care, end of life care and pain management care to children and young people who have been diagnosed with life limiting illnesses, examples include cancer, cystic fibrosis, Batten Disease, Muscular Dystrophy and cerebral palsy. You will have the compassion and communication skills to put the needs of the child and their family at the heart of everything you do, so that we are able to provide the right care and support for them, when they need us most.
We are committed to the development of our employees and will offer you a comprehensive training package. You will continue to develop your knowledge and clinical skills enabling you to deliver the highest standards of care. Whilst maintaining and enhancing your skills, you will have the opportunity and time to build meaningful relationships with children and their families, which make these incredibly fulfilling roles.
What we are looking for a Nurse who:
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of children and young people with life-limiting conditions and children’s palliative care
- Has excellent communication skills
- Sets high standards of care and is a good role model
What we offer:
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes
- generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days per annum for a full time role, with long service increments
- NHS pension and organisational pension scheme
- staff rewards programme
- great development opportunities with protected time to complete training
We would love to hear from you if you have a positive approach to your work and share our values of providing fair and equitable access to our services for the children, young people and families of Shropshire, Cheshire and Powys, . This is a worthwhile challenge and a varied job in which your success will make a real difference, click apply today.
If you would like an informal discussion about our Nurse opportunity, please contact our Head of Care, Hayley Woodcock on 01691 671999, or alternatively call our HR Team on 01691 679679 or email jobs@hopehouse.org.uk.
Closing date: 1st October 2023
Interview date: TBC
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).
Hope House Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.
Hope House Children’s Hospices has a responsibility and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Hope House Children’s Hospices comply with relevant legislation, guidance and national standards relating to the recruitment of staff and volunteers working with children.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- An NMC registered Nurse (RSCN or RN, with children's experience)
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- An NMC registered Nurse (RSCN or RN, with children's experience)
Desirable
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).
