Band 5 Nurse - LTV & Step-Down Team

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to Agenda for Change pay scales, our benefits include: Established Training programme that will enable you to comply with NMC registration. Training and support in Long-term Ventilation. Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme. Bupa Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday. Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role. Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Access to occupational health. Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme members to transfer their membership or a contributory pension scheme. Shift enhancements. Subsidised meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. About the Role As a Rainbows Band 5 Nurse youll be responsible for providing excellent step-down, and long-term ventilation care at Rainbows in a family centred environment in conjunction with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will be responsible for (but not limited to): Empowering families to be ready for the challenges that will lie ahead when they go home. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of children and young people in partnership with them and their parents/guardians. To support siblings and relatives whilst visiting the hospice. Further responsibilities in the role of a Band 5 Nurse - LTV and Step-Down Team at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description. Requirements: As an experienced Band 5 Nurse at Rainbows, you'll need to be qualified RSCN/RN (Child Branch)/RNLD/RGN with post registration experience, relevant placement experience or pre-nurse training care experience. Experience with babies, children and/or young people (0-25 years) with complex needs is also required for the role. Long-term ventilation experience is desirable; however, specialist training and development opportunities will be provided. Excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate high standards of clinical care are essential. Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification. For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Steph Watson, Lead Nurse for Step down & LTV operations, on steph.watson@rainbows.co.uk To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk This is a rolling advert and will remain open until we successfully appoint the ideal candidates. We are committed to finding the right people who fit our organisations needs and shares our passion for delivering exceptional care. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, so we encourage you to apply promptly if you are interested in joining our dedicated team. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified RSCN/RN (Child Branch)/RNLD/RGN

Desirable

• Mentoring and preceptorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with children/young people (0-25) years) with complex needs
• Post registration experience
• Demonstrates high standard of clinical care
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to teach and support other team members
• Good team work and leadership skills
• Understanding of research based practice

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Demonstrable experience of working with children or young people with long term ventilation needs previously or during training
• Experience of managing a ward/unit
• Experience of managing staff including appraisal
• Knowledge of principles of clinical supervision

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS

Employer's website

https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)