Here at Derian House, we are looking to recruit Registered Paediatric Nurses.
To work as part of an integrated team, alongside a wider multi-disciplinary team, respecting the skills, expertise, and contributions of others in the provision of holistic care and support to Babies, Children, Young People (BCYP), and their families using Derian House.
To be responsible for the assessment of the BCYP's care needs, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care.
To assist in the management and organisation of work as required by the Care Team Leader, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, and to provide support for junior staff within the hospice team.
To play a key role in the supervision and assessment of designated staff as required, undertaking the role of mentor and acting as a named supervisor.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that care for babies, children, and young adults is person-centered, assessed, planned, delivered, and evaluated, respecting their daily routines and promoting independence as far as possible.
Be responsible for providing safe and effective care in line with the hospice's operating procedures and guidelines, acting as a resource for all members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist professional care and support.
Be responsible for improving and maintaining the physical and mental health of babies, children, and young people. Ensure barriers to achieving this are reduced wherever possible and appropriate.
Adapt the delivery of care according to emotional, physical, and environmental demands.
Participate in the primary assessment for newly referred children.
Refer to the Team Leader for advice/guidance during a shift as required.
Ensure the respect, dignity, and rights of babies, children, young people, and their families are upheld at all times.
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 as per NMC guidelines.
About us
Derian House is rated Outstanding by the CQC. It provides symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as short break respite care to babies, children, young people, and their families with life-limiting conditions across Lancashire, South Cumbria, and Greater Manchester. Supported by dedicated multi-disciplinary teams, we offer a wide range of support and care in various settings, including in-house at our Hospice in Chorley and in the wider community.
We have new and exciting opportunities to work with our team, committed to delivering the highest standards of respite, palliative, and end-of-life care to babies, children, and young people. Working at Derian House involves working with a small team of dedicated professionals at all levels and provides the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of those we support and their families.
Job responsibilities
Ensure the respect, dignity, and rights of babies, children, young adults, and their families are upheld at all times.
Undertake training as a supplementary and independent prescriber, adhering to NMC Guidelines, if requested by the organization.
Take an active role in the pursuit and promotion of quality through audit and research, participating in the hospice governance programme.
Be responsible and accountable for the safe administration of medicines within the hospice on a shift basis, ensuring medicine management policies and procedures are followed.
Ensure non-registered staff work within manual handling policies and procedures.
Contribute to day-to-day management of quality assurance issues, reporting and recording incidents, responding to complaints and feedback in line with Derian House policies and SOPs.
Support the organization by conducting risk assessments for babies, children, and young people, reporting incidents, accidents, and near misses, and participating in corrective actions to minimize future risks.
Contribute to safeguarding practices, ensuring compliance with Derian House Childrens Hospice policies, and reporting concerns promptly to relevant authorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RSCN, RN (Child), RGN, RNLD & RMN with proven paediatric competency, minimum of 3 years' experience, or significant prior health experience considered.
* Community Nursing Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Director of People & Organisational Development
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