Job summary
The
Hospice Lead Nurse (Band 6) role provides clinical leadership for the in-house
Hospice Care Team, as well as providing support, guidance, and line management to
a small group of staff.
We are looking for an experienced nurse who has
the knowledge, skill, and aptitude to take the lead and responsibility in any
given clinical situation when providing nursing care for children and young
adults with complex medical needs and palliative care. This role will work in
the off-duty hours 24/7 to either provide or support the clinical care delivery
to ensure the highest standards of care. The post holder will be capable and
confident in their clinical judgement and decision-making, taking overall
accountability for the running of the clinical shifts, which includes on-call
provision. The role will also have a small cohort of staff to support with
appraisals and clinical development. For all successful applicants, a
development programme will be structured (approx. 2 years, depending on gaps)
to achieve all aspects and qualifications required to fulfil the function of
the role fully.
This role is ideally full-time,
but part-time hours will be considered. This post works flexibly, including rotation
onto nights to cover a 24/7, 365-day service.
We welcome flexible working
applications.
Main duties of the job
Main Purpose of Job
This role will support the Hospice Manager and Deputy Hospice Manager in leading the in-house team and take responsibility for the 24/7 clinical delivery of safe and effective care within the hospice and in the child/YPs own home environment where appropriate, to ensure that all children, young people and their families receive high quality and effective evidence based palliative and end of life care.
The post holder will lead, manage and develop the in-house care team acting as a positive role model to foster and embed a motivating and positive culture in line with the organisational values.
Scope of Job
To coordinate and lead on a rota basis the 24/7 delivery of hospice care
To co-ordinate the care for a case load of children receiving care on a day to day basis, ensuring that all children and their families receive safe and effective care and supportive interventions to meet their identified needs
- To lead, manage and develop a small team of registered and unregistered care staff
- To contribute to clinical leadership and practice development across clinical services
- To contribute to clinical governance and quality, including medicines management, clinical incidents, infection prevention and control, health and safety and safeguarding for all clinical services.
Upon completion of the Non-Medical Prescribing course, contribute to the in-house prescribing rota, ensuring safe prescribing processes are adhered to
About us
Position of the role in Claire House
The post holder reports to the Deputy Hospice Manager and/or Hospice Manager and is accountable to the Director of Clinical Services
The post holder will have line management and clinical leadership responsibilities for a designated team of registered and unregistered staff
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Deputy Hospice Manager and with other Teams within the clinical services to ensure the delivery of a safe and effective service to all children and families.
We recognise that
working in a Childrens hospice is very different from that of the NHS, and
sometimes applicants are not sure which role best suits their experience. We
hold Claire House values central to our recruitment process. Therefore, we welcome applicants to spend time at
Claire House ahead of the interview. This consists of:
having a tour of the hospice, spending time with a mix of hospice staff to find
out more about the role, and having time to ask questions in a more relaxed
environment.
All
Claire House employees receive a rewards and recognition package which includes
generous annual leave, life cover, free access to an Employee Assistance
Program and counselling service, free parking, access to training and courses,
and in-house clinical supervision. We offer additional payments for working unsociable
hours and night shifts. You can also
continue with your NHS superannuation scheme or join the Claire House pension
scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dimensions and Limits of Authority
The post holder will have delegated responsibility and accountability for the day to day operational management of hospice care services and reports directly to the Deputy Hospice Manager and/or Hospice Manager
The post holder will take leadership and line management responsibility for their team, including appraisals and sickness absence related issues. Appropriate advice should be sought from the Hospice Manager
Contribute to future service development in partnership with the Deputy Hospice Manager, Hospice Manager, and Clinical Leadership Team
To work without supervision ensuring personal accountability in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct
5. Qualification and Skills Level
Professional background as a Registered Nurse Child, Adult or Learning Disabilities
Extensive relevant experience
ENB 998 or equivalent
Proven experience of caring for children and young people with life limiting / life threatening illnesses and their families
Experience/Qualification in paediatric palliative care
Evidence of leadership and line management skills
Extended clinical competencies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Appraiser training/qualification
Clinical Supervisor
Risk assessment training
Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (willing to complete)
Paediatric Clinical Examination qualification (willing to complete)
Part 2: MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsibility for Staff
- In partnership with the Deputy Hospice Manager & Hospice Manager provide clinical leadership and professional support to the care team to ensure the effective day to day management of the in-house hospice service provision
- With the Deputy Hospice Manager manage staffing levels, skill mix and patterns of working, annual leave and sickness absence to ensure that service provision is appropriate, safe, effective and flexible to meet the needs of the children and families and ensures that hospice resources and facilities are used to maximum effect
- To lead, manage and develop a small team of registered and unregistered care staff
- To ensure that all staff in their designated team have relevant and smart objectives identified and receive regular one to one reviews, appraisals and have a personal development plan
- To provide clinical leadership and professional support for palliative, end of life and early bereavement care in partnership with the Family Support and Rapid Response Team
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff, ensuring all new staff receive an appropriate induction package and allocation of a mentor
- To work alongside, supervise and induct new members of staff ensuring clinical tasks and work load are delegated appropriately and clinical competencies achieved
- To implement systems to encourage reflective practice and clinical supervision opportunities
- To participate in senior staff and other clinical meetings as required and complete all delegated actions
2. Responsibility for Patient Care
To be a competent, knowledgeable practitioner, ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing care for the children, young people and their families
Provide specialist nursing and clinical knowledge and advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to children and young people in collaboration with the multi-professional team
Work in partnership with parents/carers and professionals to identify the care needs of the child/young person and plan care recognising best practice and evidence based guidelines
To participate in the clinical leader on-call rota as required by the Hospice Manager
To ensure that all care is assessed, planned and delivered to the highest standard and evaluated continuously to ensure safe and effective care for all children and young people
- Work closely with the care coordination team and Deputy Hospice Manager to ensure the effective coordination of both new referrals, planned and emergency respite, and end of life care
- Ensure that accurate nursing / care records are maintained for all children, young people and families in accordance with professional standards / guidance on documentation
- To be competent in Claire Houses core and extended clinical competencies
- 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 complete the relevant qualifications to practice as a supplementary and independent prescriber adhering to NMC guidelines
- Provide clinical leadership and professional support for all issues relating to Safeguarding and Safer Working Practice for both children and young adults, working to Safeguarding and Prevention of Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures
- To ensure care delivery complies with moving and handling policies and procedures
- Liaise with health and social care professionals as required to ensure the care provided at the Hospice is coordinated and delivered to meet the specific needs of the child and family
- Provide information for children, young people and families, giving clear on-going information as the childs illness progresses, ensuring that parents are facilitated to maintain control and make informed decisions relating to the care of their child
- Develop and implement systems that ensure effective day-to-day communication in respect of childrens and young peoples health and care management with parents/carers
- To participate and attend Multi-disciplinary team meetings as required
- To act as an advocate for the child and family
- To liaise and keep updated with the Rapid Response and Family Support Teams to ensure effective communication and collaborative service delivery
To provide specialist advice and direct clinical care and support in relation to palliative and end of life care
To be able to undertake the mental, physical and emotional demands of the role, whilst at the same time taking care to safeguard their own health and safety as well as fellow care team members, children, young people and their family
1. Responsibility for Clinical Leadership and Practice Development
Work closely and collaboratively with the Deputy Hospice Manager, Hospice Manager and other teams across the clinical services to act as positive role models for the Hospice Care Team including volunteers
Provide visible clinical leadership to promote a strong positive culture, working closely and collaboratively with whole care team
- To work in partnership with the Practice Education & Quality Team to develop and deliver education and training for the multi-disciplinary care team, including attainment of clinical competencies
- To participate in the orientation of new staff, students and volunteers. Acting as mentor/sign off mentor as and when required
Provide motivational leadership, coaching and support to direct reports and wider care team
To regularly meet all members of their team both individually and as a team to provide, support, coaching, monitor performance and delegate specific tasks and roles
To act as an appraiser for staff
- To identify ways of continued quality improvement, through clinical audit and using and encouraging reflective practice through Clinical Supervision
- To take responsibility for maintaining his/her own professional development. Meeting with the Deputy Hospice Manager or Hospice Manager for regular 121s, appraisals, identifying and agreeing personal objectives and development plan
- To deliver education and training programmes for external partners and higher education as directed by CLT
- To be proactive in identifying ways of improving and developing clinical practice. Contributing positively to the development and audit of standards and, when appropriate, taking responsibility for identified project work / research
- To attend regular meetings with the multi-disciplinary team to discuss individual children, respecting and inviting the sharing of skills and expertise and raising awareness of all the hospice services to both professionals and families
- To lead and co-ordinate hospice special interest groups
Please see the attached document for the full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dimensions and Limits of Authority
The post holder will have delegated responsibility and accountability for the day to day operational management of hospice care services and reports directly to the Deputy Hospice Manager and/or Hospice Manager
The post holder will take leadership and line management responsibility for their team, including appraisals and sickness absence related issues. Appropriate advice should be sought from the Hospice Manager
Contribute to future service development in partnership with the Deputy Hospice Manager, Hospice Manager, and Clinical Leadership Team
To work without supervision ensuring personal accountability in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct
5. Qualification and Skills Level
Professional background as a Registered Nurse Child, Adult or Learning Disabilities
Extensive relevant experience
ENB 998 or equivalent
Proven experience of caring for children and young people with life limiting / life threatening illnesses and their families
Experience/Qualification in paediatric palliative care
Evidence of leadership and line management skills
Extended clinical competencies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Appraiser training/qualification
Clinical Supervisor
Risk assessment training
Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (willing to complete)
Paediatric Clinical Examination qualification (willing to complete)
Part 2: MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsibility for Staff
- In partnership with the Deputy Hospice Manager & Hospice Manager provide clinical leadership and professional support to the care team to ensure the effective day to day management of the in-house hospice service provision
- With the Deputy Hospice Manager manage staffing levels, skill mix and patterns of working, annual leave and sickness absence to ensure that service provision is appropriate, safe, effective and flexible to meet the needs of the children and families and ensures that hospice resources and facilities are used to maximum effect
- To lead, manage and develop a small team of registered and unregistered care staff
- To ensure that all staff in their designated team have relevant and smart objectives identified and receive regular one to one reviews, appraisals and have a personal development plan
- To provide clinical leadership and professional support for palliative, end of life and early bereavement care in partnership with the Family Support and Rapid Response Team
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff, ensuring all new staff receive an appropriate induction package and allocation of a mentor
- To work alongside, supervise and induct new members of staff ensuring clinical tasks and work load are delegated appropriately and clinical competencies achieved
- To implement systems to encourage reflective practice and clinical supervision opportunities
- To participate in senior staff and other clinical meetings as required and complete all delegated actions
2. Responsibility for Patient Care
To be a competent, knowledgeable practitioner, ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence based nursing care for the children, young people and their families
Provide specialist nursing and clinical knowledge and advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to children and young people in collaboration with the multi-professional team
Work in partnership with parents/carers and professionals to identify the care needs of the child/young person and plan care recognising best practice and evidence based guidelines
To participate in the clinical leader on-call rota as required by the Hospice Manager
To ensure that all care is assessed, planned and delivered to the highest standard and evaluated continuously to ensure safe and effective care for all children and young people
- Work closely with the care coordination team and Deputy Hospice Manager to ensure the effective coordination of both new referrals, planned and emergency respite, and end of life care
- Ensure that accurate nursing / care records are maintained for all children, young people and families in accordance with professional standards / guidance on documentation
- To be competent in Claire Houses core and extended clinical competencies
- 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 complete the relevant qualifications to practice as a supplementary and independent prescriber adhering to NMC guidelines
- Provide clinical leadership and professional support for all issues relating to Safeguarding and Safer Working Practice for both children and young adults, working to Safeguarding and Prevention of Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures
- To ensure care delivery complies with moving and handling policies and procedures
- Liaise with health and social care professionals as required to ensure the care provided at the Hospice is coordinated and delivered to meet the specific needs of the child and family
- Provide information for children, young people and families, giving clear on-going information as the childs illness progresses, ensuring that parents are facilitated to maintain control and make informed decisions relating to the care of their child
- Develop and implement systems that ensure effective day-to-day communication in respect of childrens and young peoples health and care management with parents/carers
- To participate and attend Multi-disciplinary team meetings as required
- To act as an advocate for the child and family
- To liaise and keep updated with the Rapid Response and Family Support Teams to ensure effective communication and collaborative service delivery
To provide specialist advice and direct clinical care and support in relation to palliative and end of life care
To be able to undertake the mental, physical and emotional demands of the role, whilst at the same time taking care to safeguard their own health and safety as well as fellow care team members, children, young people and their family
1. Responsibility for Clinical Leadership and Practice Development
Work closely and collaboratively with the Deputy Hospice Manager, Hospice Manager and other teams across the clinical services to act as positive role models for the Hospice Care Team including volunteers
Provide visible clinical leadership to promote a strong positive culture, working closely and collaboratively with whole care team
- To work in partnership with the Practice Education & Quality Team to develop and deliver education and training for the multi-disciplinary care team, including attainment of clinical competencies
- To participate in the orientation of new staff, students and volunteers. Acting as mentor/sign off mentor as and when required
Provide motivational leadership, coaching and support to direct reports and wider care team
To regularly meet all members of their team both individually and as a team to provide, support, coaching, monitor performance and delegate specific tasks and roles
To act as an appraiser for staff
- To identify ways of continued quality improvement, through clinical audit and using and encouraging reflective practice through Clinical Supervision
- To take responsibility for maintaining his/her own professional development. Meeting with the Deputy Hospice Manager or Hospice Manager for regular 121s, appraisals, identifying and agreeing personal objectives and development plan
- To deliver education and training programmes for external partners and higher education as directed by CLT
- To be proactive in identifying ways of improving and developing clinical practice. Contributing positively to the development and audit of standards and, when appropriate, taking responsibility for identified project work / research
- To attend regular meetings with the multi-disciplinary team to discuss individual children, respecting and inviting the sharing of skills and expertise and raising awareness of all the hospice services to both professionals and families
- To lead and co-ordinate hospice special interest groups
Please see the attached document for the full job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in relevant paediatric environment
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary Team
- Significant experience of coordinating a shift/care delivery
- Line management of a small team
- Understanding of specific needs of children/ young people with life limiting/ threatening conditions
- Experience in paediatric palliative/ end of life care
- Leadership experience
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audit
- Experience of risk assessments
- Recruitment and service development
- Experience of working in a hospice experience
- Knowledge/experience of working for a charity
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive attitude
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Supportive of colleagues, children and families
- Flexible able to cover a range of shifts in a 24-hour period
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Professional manner
- Approachable, fair and consistent
- Honest and trustworthy
Desirable
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
Special Circumstances/Additional Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective advanced communication skills
- Relate well with children, families and other healthcare professionals
- Assist and encourage in the professional development of others
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and delegate work load
- Proven experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care
- Ability to record information in a concise, accurate and legible manner
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Competent in advanced clinical care skills e.g. IVs, tracheostomy care, care of long term ventilation etc
Desirable
- High level of personal responsibility and accountability
- IT and Presentation skills
- Ability to trouble shoot and demonstrate clinical leadership as part of the on call system
- Coaching skills
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN, RN (Child), RGN & RNLD with relevant paediatric experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of complying with NMC/PREP requirements
- First Level Degree
Desirable
- ENB 998, NM 3.157 or equivalent
-
- Non-medical prescribing V300
- Appraisal Training
- Clinical Supervision training
- Advanced communication skills training
- Leadership skills training or qualification
- Paediatric Clinical Examination qualification
- Working towards level 7 (Masters Level)
- Palliative Care qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in relevant paediatric environment
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary Team
- Significant experience of coordinating a shift/care delivery
- Line management of a small team
- Understanding of specific needs of children/ young people with life limiting/ threatening conditions
- Experience in paediatric palliative/ end of life care
- Leadership experience
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audit
- Experience of risk assessments
- Recruitment and service development
- Experience of working in a hospice experience
- Knowledge/experience of working for a charity
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive attitude
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Supportive of colleagues, children and families
- Flexible able to cover a range of shifts in a 24-hour period
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Professional manner
- Approachable, fair and consistent
- Honest and trustworthy
Desirable
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
Special Circumstances/Additional Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective advanced communication skills
- Relate well with children, families and other healthcare professionals
- Assist and encourage in the professional development of others
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and delegate work load
- Proven experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care
- Ability to record information in a concise, accurate and legible manner
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Competent in advanced clinical care skills e.g. IVs, tracheostomy care, care of long term ventilation etc
Desirable
- High level of personal responsibility and accountability
- IT and Presentation skills
- Ability to trouble shoot and demonstrate clinical leadership as part of the on call system
- Coaching skills
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN, RN (Child), RGN & RNLD with relevant paediatric experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of complying with NMC/PREP requirements
- First Level Degree
Desirable
- ENB 998, NM 3.157 or equivalent
-
- Non-medical prescribing V300
- Appraisal Training
- Clinical Supervision training
- Advanced communication skills training
- Leadership skills training or qualification
- Paediatric Clinical Examination qualification
- Working towards level 7 (Masters Level)
- 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 (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).
