To assess, plan, implement, deliver and evaluate, holistic family-centred care, taking into account the child and familys physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs. This may take place in a range of settings Completion of clinical care plans to support effective delivery of care Provision of high quality palliative, and end of life care following Symptom Management Plans, where appropriate, to maintain comfort at end of life Provide pre bereavement support, for patients and families with support as required, ensuring timely and appropriate referral to relevant services to enhance the care of the child and family With support from the senior nursing team, prioritise workload and collaborate with other team members to meet the needs of patients and families. To work within the designated Keech locality team and wider childrens service to maintain effective communication with children, young people and their families, colleagues and the broader multi-disciplinary team, internally and externally. To be actively involved in the sharing of knowledge with families and all those who care for the child in a range of settings, attending multi-disciplinary meetings as required To encourage parental participation in care and to demonstrate, instruct and supervise parents/carers in nursing procedures, which may be safely delegated to them.
Enabling families to reach their maximum potential for health and well being To be able to act as an advocate, promoting empowerment as opposed to dependence, for children and families as appropriate, facilitating informed choice and opportunity. To be able to respond to the demands of the family in a flexible way; workload is delegated within the team to maintain a healthy work/life balance in accordance with the working time directive. Collaborate and liaises with a range of professionals to meet the needs of the patient and family to promote awareness of the services provided by Keech Hospice Care. To participate in planning discharges from hospice or hospital to the community or hospice settings, including parallel planning for a child who is deemed to be nearing the end of life.
Participate in the Child Death Review process and completion of relevant documentation Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and cooperate with the Hospice to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to. Maintain an awareness of the needs of colleagues, ensuring they are supported to deliver the requirements of their roles. Participate in staff support sessions Ensure written and electronic record keeping is comprehensive, accurate and up to date written and is maintained in line with legislation and organisational standards. Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and cooperate with the Hospice to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered to