Job summary Do you want to make a difference for children and their families? Band 5 Nurse (£29,749 to £36,429) Full time or part time opportunities Maidenhead, Berkshire We have exciting openings for Nurses (Child or Learning Disability) to join our team. We are looking for Band 5 nurses with experience of caring for children with complex needs and their families. You will need to provide a flexible approach to care, with excellent clinical and communication skills. Working for the Alexanders Care Team offers a unique opportunity to provide quality respite and end of life care for children and their families in their own home and at the Hospice in Maidenhead. This is an outstanding opportunity where you will benefit from extensive training and development, clinical supervision, and a full induction period within a supportive and rewarding organisation. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, access to a pension scheme (NHS Pensions if you are currently in the scheme), private medical insurance, and life assurance. You'll also enjoy free on-site parking and the benefits of our Employee Assistance Programme. For an informal discussion please call Harriet Denny, our Matron, on 01628 822777. For an application pack, please email faydalexanderdevine.org Enhanced Disclosure checks by the DBS will be undertaken for successful applicants. ADCHS is an equal opportunities employer. Closing date 28th April 2025 Main duties of the job Working as part of the Alexanders Care Team this post is to provide holistic care and support to children with a life threatening and life limiting condition and their families across the geographical area supported by Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service. The post will involve a flexible, needs led approach to care delivery, contributing to a 24/7 rota by the Alexanders Care Team. The post holder will support the care of children and young people providing palliative and end of life care in the childs home or other community setting and in the hospice, working both autonomously and in collaboration with other agencies. About us Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service (Alexander Devine) is a local charity that provides specialist care and vital support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire and into surrounding counties. We individualise our approach to meet the unique clinical, emotional and practical needs of each child and their family, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support. Our comprehensive range of care services include Respite care, Specialist play, Symptom management, Family support, End of life care and Bereavement support. We provide care from our childrens hospice in Maidenhead as well as in the family home and across the community, including hospitals and schools. Our hospice facilities offer opportunities for children and their siblings to experience fun, joy and adventures, and help families make precious memories for as long as they have. These include a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, music room, games room, outdoor playground and sensory garden, six childrens bedrooms and two self-contained family flats. We also have a dedicated bereavement suite with its own garden. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £29,749 to £36,429 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number B0614-25-0001 Job locations Snowball Hill Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 3LU Job description Job responsibilities Core Responsibilities Managerial: 1. Works collaboratively with the Alexanders Care Team to meet the needs of children, young people and their families. 2. Works both as an independent practitioner, and as an effective member of the wider interdisciplinary clinical team. 3. Maintains quality in own work and encourage others to do so. 4. Works in a way that complies with and maintains all areas of safety and risk. 5. Ensures patients are consulted in the development of services and utilises information to ensure that services are responsive to patient needs. 6. Is responsible for ensuring own clinical practice complies with Data Protection, Confidentiality and Caldicott principles. 7. Actively promotes equality and diversity, in the delivery of services. Supports and sustains relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identifies and takes action to address discrimination and oppression. 8. Monitors and maintains the health, safety and security of self and any practitioners he/she is responsible for in work area. Looks for potential risks and takes appropriate action to manage potential problems and emergencies. 9. Develops own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post registration requirements. Works to achieve competencies appropriate to grade and role. Identifies own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives. 10. Demonstrates commitment to the values of ADCHS and the ethos of hospice care. 11. Actively promotes Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service and supports the development of childrens palliative care across Berkshire 12. Contributes to fundraising initiatives for the ADCHS. Clinical: 1. Holds own defined caseload. 2. Communicates complex, sensitive information effectively and empathetically to patients and relatives and maintains the highest standards when communicating with children, families and the wider public. 3. Completes and maintains up to date records in line with principles of best practice. 4. Actively supports assessment, delivery of care and review, managing all elements of high quality care planning. 5. Supports care understanding the wider care package working with other agencies. 6. Supports families throughout the care pathway including initial diagnosis and discharge planning form hospital to community. 7. Works flexibly to support appropriate intervention where there may be escalation of symptoms or family difficulties. 8. Checks and administers medication to children in their own home in line with ADCHS Administration of Medicines policy. 9. Works flexibly to support 24/7 rotas, emergency and end of life care. 10. Works effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. 11. Acts on clinical incidents pertinent to area, to reduce clinical risk. 12. Is familiar with ADCHS safeguarding policy and report any concerns accordingly. Teaching, Training and Research: 1. Provides informal support to children, young people and families as required. 2. Promotes evidence based practice in palliative and end of life care. 3. Uses reflective practice, evaluation and research findings critically to contribute to the improvement of services. 4. Links with other practitioners in specialist area in order to share/learn from examples of good practice. 5. Develops/contributes to all appropriate areas of data collection. Job description Job responsibilities Core Responsibilities Managerial: 1. Works collaboratively with the Alexanders Care Team to meet the needs of children, young people and their families. 2. Works both as an independent practitioner, and as an effective member of the wider interdisciplinary clinical team. 3. Maintains quality in own work and encourage others to do so. 4. Works in a way that complies with and maintains all areas of safety and risk. 5. Ensures patients are consulted in the development of services and utilises information to ensure that services are responsive to patient needs. 6. Is responsible for ensuring own clinical practice complies with Data Protection, Confidentiality and Caldicott principles. 7. Actively promotes equality and diversity, in the delivery of services. Supports and sustains relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identifies and takes action to address discrimination and oppression. 8. Monitors and maintains the health, safety and security of self and any practitioners he/she is responsible for in work area. Looks for potential risks and takes appropriate action to manage potential problems and emergencies. 9. Develops own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post registration requirements. Works to achieve competencies appropriate to grade and role. Identifies own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives. 10. Demonstrates commitment to the values of ADCHS and the ethos of hospice care. 11. Actively promotes Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service and supports the development of childrens palliative care across Berkshire 12. Contributes to fundraising initiatives for the ADCHS. Clinical: 1. Holds own defined caseload. 2. Communicates complex, sensitive information effectively and empathetically to patients and relatives and maintains the highest standards when communicating with children, families and the wider public. 3. Completes and maintains up to date records in line with principles of best practice. 4. Actively supports assessment, delivery of care and review, managing all elements of high quality care planning. 5. Supports care understanding the wider care package working with other agencies. 6. Supports families throughout the care pathway including initial diagnosis and discharge planning form hospital to community. 7. Works flexibly to support appropriate intervention where there may be escalation of symptoms or family difficulties. 8. Checks and administers medication to children in their own home in line with ADCHS Administration of Medicines policy. 9. Works flexibly to support 24/7 rotas, emergency and end of life care. 10. Works effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. 11. Acts on clinical incidents pertinent to area, to reduce clinical risk. 12. Is familiar with ADCHS safeguarding policy and report any concerns accordingly. Teaching, Training and Research: 1. Provides informal support to children, young people and families as required. 2. Promotes evidence based practice in palliative and end of life care. 3. Uses reflective practice, evaluation and research findings critically to contribute to the improvement of services. 4. Links with other practitioners in specialist area in order to share/learn from examples of good practice. 5. Develops/contributes to all appropriate areas of data collection. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN or RSCN or RN (Child) or RN (Learning Disability) at degree or diploma level. Evidence of continual professional development and education. Desirable Relevant course in palliative or end of life care. Community qualification. Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience. Experience of needs assessment/care planning. Experience of Caseload management. Experience of caring for children and families with complex needs. Desirable Experience working in community setting. Caring for children at the end of life. Skills Essential Demonstrates ability to place the child and family at centre of care. Excellent personal and communication skills. Excellent organisational ability. Motivated and enthusiastic. Creative, resourceful and imaginative. Excellent role model. Ability to critically analyse research and evidence based practice. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. Familiarity of systems for quality control, clinical governance and clinical audit. Other Essential Car driver - vehicle available for working. Flexible working hours contributing to 24/7 rotas. Commitment to the mission and ethos of Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service. Able to work within and uphold our core values: determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture and empathy. Ability to work alone and as a member of a team. Able to assess risk to maintain personal safety in a variety of settings. Ability to cope with the physical demands expected of the role e.g. shift work, moving and handling, clinical and caring procedures. Good IT skills. Enhanced DBS. Passed fit to undertake the duties of the post by Occupational Health. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN or RSCN or RN (Child) or RN (Learning Disability) at degree or diploma level. Evidence of continual professional development and education. Desirable Relevant course in palliative or end of life care. Community qualification. Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience. Experience of needs assessment/care planning. Experience of Caseload management. Experience of caring for children and families with complex needs. Desirable Experience working in community setting. Caring for children at the end of life. Skills Essential Demonstrates ability to place the child and family at centre of care. Excellent personal and communication skills. Excellent organisational ability. Motivated and enthusiastic. Creative, resourceful and imaginative. Excellent role model. Ability to critically analyse research and evidence based practice. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. Familiarity of systems for quality control, clinical governance and clinical audit. Other Essential Car driver - vehicle available for working. Flexible working hours contributing to 24/7 rotas. Commitment to the mission and ethos of Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service. Able to work within and uphold our core values: determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture and empathy. Ability to work alone and as a member of a team. Able to assess risk to maintain personal safety in a variety of settings. Ability to cope with the physical demands expected of the role e.g. shift work, moving and handling, clinical and caring procedures. Good IT skills. Enhanced DBS. Passed fit to undertake the duties of the post by Occupational Health. 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service Address Snowball Hill Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 3LU Employer's website https://alexanderdevine.org/ (Opens in a new tab)