Job summary
The hospice at home service is working as part of Rainbows hospice for babies, children and young people.
The service is going to be supporting end of life and palliative care for babies, children and young people within their own home, allowing them to experience the amazing Rainbows experience on their doorstep, Rainbows wherever you are.
Rainbows strategy is to deliver the whole Rainbows experience wherever the baby, child or young person and their family want their care to be, focusing on the hospice at Lark Rise, in the hospital or within the community. This means embracing innovation, creativity and investing in our people to deliver outstanding care.
Main duties of the job
In this exciting new role, you will provide clinical care to babies, children and young people with life threatening/life limiting conditions within their own homes, to give parents/carers respite and support.
Come and be part of the amazing community team, supporting the development of Rainbows in the home and being part of an ever-expanding development of service for babies, children and young people.
About the role
The role is full time (37.5 hours per week), however part time would be considered.
This new position is community based, meaning duties will cover 7 days a week, with the flexibility to do nights, upon discussion. You will have the ability to manage your own workload in conjunction with the service lead.
Working within the community you will have the ability to travel across east midlands. Rainbows offer paid mileage and access to company vehicles.
About us
Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.
We support every child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure.
Were here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.
Simply put, were here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are at home, in hospital or at our Hospice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will cover:
- Managing and maintaining your own caseload across the East Midlands.
Undertaking assessments and reviews of clinical care and support, whilst being perceptive to changing physical and emotional needs.
- Contribute to leadership, development, training, and planning. Leading and participating in appropriate initiatives to ensure delivery of strategic goals and objectives.
- Day to day line management of the team, including assisting in the appraisal and developmental reviews of staff to set objectives, goals and action plans identifying learning needs and training opportunities.
- Alongside the Lead Nurse maintain an overview of the day-to-day prioritisation of care arrangements for babies, children and young people receiving hospice at home, including on call arrangements and 7 days a week service delivery.
- Ensure that staff are deployed appropriately and that communications with families and carers is consistent and of a high standard.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will cover:
- Managing and maintaining your own caseload across the East Midlands.
Undertaking assessments and reviews of clinical care and support, whilst being perceptive to changing physical and emotional needs.
- Contribute to leadership, development, training, and planning. Leading and participating in appropriate initiatives to ensure delivery of strategic goals and objectives.
- Day to day line management of the team, including assisting in the appraisal and developmental reviews of staff to set objectives, goals and action plans identifying learning needs and training opportunities.
- Alongside the Lead Nurse maintain an overview of the day-to-day prioritisation of care arrangements for babies, children and young people receiving hospice at home, including on call arrangements and 7 days a week service delivery.
- Ensure that staff are deployed appropriately and that communications with families and carers is consistent and of a high standard.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified RSCN/RN (Child Branch)/RNLD
- Mentoring and preceptorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience at band 6
- Post-registration experience with children/young people (0-25 years) with complex needs
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified RSCN/RN (Child Branch)/RNLD
- Mentoring and preceptorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience at band 6
- Post-registration experience with children/young people (0-25 years) with complex needs
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
