Overview
Childrens Hospice Nurse Grade 4 (Equiv. to Band 6) at Noah's Ark Children's Hospice. This is a part-time role with minimum hours of 22.5 per week on a variety of shifts, working at The Ark and in the community.
Responsibilities
* Provide a 24/7 on-call symptom assessment and management service for babies, children and young people in The Ark and in the community.
* Deliver end-of-life care and support to families, working with other healthcare professionals to maximise comfort and options for care and place of death.
* Lead and deliver high-quality training to other team members and provide direct line management support to Band 5 Nurses and Band 3 & 4 Specialist Carers.
* Collaborate with families, understand what is important to each child, and tailor care to individual needs while supporting the family’s ability to enjoy life outside of the child’s condition.
* Work across the charity’s services, including in the home, in the community, and at The Ark, to provide comprehensive and compassionate care.
About You / Qualifications
* Excellent clinical and communication skills.
* Experience as a Band 5 Nurse with palliative care experience, or a Band 6 Nurse in the palliative care sector, with at least one year of experience caring for children with complex needs.
* Experience managing a nursing team or supporting students, junior staff nurses, or support workers.
* Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a multi-skilled team; leadership experience preferred.
* Values of kindness, excellence and courage; commitment to the charity’s mission.
* Ability to work in community settings and The Ark; creative, child-centred approach to care.
Requirements
* Enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barred list required.
* Recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision to safeguard children and families.
About Noah's Ark
We exist to help babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families, make the most of every day. Our mission is to enable those we support to enjoy life as children, not patients; as families, not just as carers. We provide care at The Ark in Barnet, in the community, or in families’ homes, and we collaborate with NHS Trusts and other care providers to deliver the best support.
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