We need amazing nurses who can lead our team and bring their clinical expertise to the table. You'll be the star of the show, supervising and supporting our team, making sure patients get the best care possible.
You will need to provide top-notch palliative nursing care by planning, assessing, and evaluating patient care. You'll also be a ray of sunshine for our little heroes and their families, creating fun-filled memories and new experiences.
We want someone who can handle complex cases with ease and still manage to bring a smile to everyone's face. You'll work closely with our dynamic team and bring your unbreakable positive attitude to the table. We need someone with at least four years of post-registration experience in nursing children with complex needs. Don't forget your driving licence; it's a must-have in this role.
Skills needed:
* Registered Nurse qualification and hold a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* An understanding of the needs of children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions
* Experience supervising/assessing nurses and leading shifts
* A teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification
* Self-motivated working either independently or as a team player
* Ability to adapt communications with a range of people and situations
* A willingness to develop your clinical skills/attend any training appropriate for the role
* Be resilient, flexible/adaptable to a number of tasks
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Respite Nurse, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality clinical nursing care to meet the diverse and individual needs of the children. You will be required to provide clinical leadership to ensure the safe running of Kites Corner and will ensure that a caring, supportive, and safe environment is maintained for the children and infants you and the nursing team look after.
Supervising and supporting the Nurses and Health Care Assistants (HCAs), you will encourage staff feedback and involvement in the development of care plans and other documentation along with encouraging attendance and participation in staff meetings.
You will have experience in supporting and assessing the competencies of nurses and carers, providing regular supervisions to ensure the nursing team delivers outstanding and safe care. As part of the Senior Nurse Management Team, you will be instrumental in the development and progression of an innovative nursing team who are passionate and proud about what they do.
While interacting with the carer or parent, you will show the family kindness and compassion as you assess their child's nursing and care needs while evaluating the wellbeing of the whole family.
Having an insight and understanding of the issues facing families where there is a child with a medically fragile condition will help you to deliver exceptional family-centred care, either at our respite centre or in families' homes around Gloucestershire.
About us
Join our team of superheroes and make a difference in someone's life every day! Looking for a job that's not only fulfilling but also positively impacts someone's life? Look no further than our team of dedicated professionals. We're devoted to providing first-rate nursing care and creating unforgettable memories for severely disabled, life-limited, or life-threatened children. Our diverse team of professionals includes children's nurses, early-year practitioners, healthcare assistants, fundraisers, and operational team players. We're all united in our passion for making the world a better place for the families we serve. Our mission is to provide family-focused nursing care at Kites Corner (home of JHT) or in the family's home. As a part of our team, you'll work alongside like-minded professionals, learn new skills, and make a significant difference in the lives of those you serve. Additionally, after completing a qualifying period, you'll benefit from enhanced maternity pay and sick pay, regular salary reviews, a flexible work environment, and free parking.
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Nursing and Family Care
* Actively encourage a family atmosphere within Kites Corner.
* Contribute positively towards the maintenance of a child and family-focused environment when either working within Kites Corner or the child and family's home.
* Recognise the skills and experience of the family in meeting the individual care needs of their child and work in partnership with them to provide holistic care.
* Use a systematic and individualised approach to plan care of the child and family both within their homes and Kites Corner to deliver quality care that is consistent with care delivered by other providers.
* Assess, maintain and evaluate agreed standards of care in partnership with family carers and the child.
* Ensure all medication is accurately and safely administered, recorded, and stored.
* Give total care to the child during the agreed period of respite.
* Identify and follow the child's care routine and established pattern of care, negotiating any changes with the child and family.
* Attend, as necessary, multi-professional meetings or similar for the child and family as agreed by the Nursing Management Team and liaise with other relevant professionals as appropriate.
* Ensure that regular contact is made with the Nursing Management Team updating them of any changes in a child/family circumstance that may necessitate a review of the family's respite allocation.
* Where appropriate, inform other relevant professionals of changes to the child's care/management.
* Facilitate outings, play and activity that is appropriate to the age and development needs of the child as supported by the Play Leader.
* Use evidence to underpin practice by adhering to James Hopkins Trust's policies and maintaining an awareness of new and developing care options.
* The safeguarding of children and young people is everyone's responsibility and you are expected to pass onto the appropriate manager any child safeguarding concerns that you may have that arise in the course of your work.
* Every staff member has a responsibility to maintain confidential, accurate and timely records.
* Maintain an awareness of the diversity of families supported by James Hopkins Trust and ensure that the cultural needs of the children and families are met appropriately.
* Ensure professional boundaries are maintained and that due attention is paid to confidentiality, privacy, and dignity at all times.
Professional Development
* Identify and at all times work within your own professional competence and expertise whilst adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct.
* Take advantage of training opportunities to further develop your skills and expertise to enhance your role within the James Hopkin Trust Nursing Team including mandatory training sessions.
* Maintain professional registration with the NMC.
* Keep a Personal Professional Profile and ensure that all mandatory training is updated as appropriate.
* Every member of staff has a professional responsibility to maintain an up-to-date knowledge and awareness of issues required to deliver quality palliative care within Kites Corner or the family home.
* Every member of nursing staff has a professional responsibility to maintain an up-to-date knowledge and awareness of issues around care of children and young people with complex needs including LTV, TPN, Tracheotomies, Central Lines and any other complex care required.
* You will be expected to guide and support Nurses and Health Care Assistants and encourage professional development through individual performance reviews, clinical supervision, mandatory training sessions, and staff meetings.
Responsibility for Clinical Governance and Quality
* Participate in quality control monitoring and auditing processes to ensure the safe delivery of care and maintain high standards through best practice.
* Be proactive in identifying ways of improving practice.
* Contribute positively to the development and audit of standards and, when appropriate, taking responsibility for identified project work.
* Identify ways of continued quality improvement, using reflective practice through clinical supervision.
* Actively complete clinical incident documentation in line with a no blame approach and James Hopkins Trust's whistle-blowing policy.
* Adhere to and comply with all James Hopkins Trust's policies and procedures.
* Complete risk assessments within James Hopkins Trust as requested.
* Undertake research as appropriate to your area of work.
Management and Supervision
* To take responsibility for the appropriate delegation of duties to other members of the nursing team.
* To participate in the safe and smooth coordination of a shift, reporting to the senior clinical lead on duty when required.
* Take responsibility for ensuring good teamwork and a flexible approach are maintained within the nursing team and the wider Organisation.
* To participate in on-the-job training programmes and teaching sessions.
* To participate in the orientation of new staff, students, and volunteers.
* Act as mentor/sign off mentor as and when required.
* To act as a clinical supervisor and participate in ongoing training.
* To act as an appraiser for other members of staff in your team.
* Lead the shift at Kites Corner as required.
* Deal with first-level complaints or concerns relating to Nurses and Health Care Assistants, liaising with the Nursing Management Team, as needed, in order to resolve them.
* To help with the organisation of James Hopkins Trust events for the families.
* Actively guide and supervise volunteers working with the children.
* Liaise with the Administration Team regarding ordering and purchasing requirements as necessary for the day-to-day running of James Hopkins Trust's services.
* Inform the relevant line manager of incidents and concerns using agreed processes.
* Contribute to the mentorship of students on placement at James Hopkins Trust, using up-to-date knowledge of university requirements.
* Carry out any reasonable additional duty as agreed by the Clinical Lead or Nursing Lead to meet the changing requirements of the service.
Communication
* In line with James Hopkins Trust's vision, mission, and values; encourage the philosophy of James Hopkins Trust with acts of kindness and helping to make magic memories.
* Always present a good public image.
* Take responsibility for using the appropriate channels to ensure good communication is maintained within the Organisation at all times.
* Liaise closely with all professionals and volunteers working with the child and family to ensure a seamless service.
* Attend or lead staff meetings and team briefings and participate in other meetings as appropriate (including external meetings).
Health and Safety
* Ensure that infection control guidelines and policies are strictly adhered to.
* Undertake risk assessment and management to ensure that children, families, visitors, and colleagues are safe.
* Be aware of and work within James Hopkins Trust's lone working policies.
* Be aware of all Health and Safety issues and adhere to all the James Hopkins Trust policies.
* Be aware of all Fire, Health, and Safety regulations at Kites Corner and maintain a safe working environment at all times.
Ways of working and collaborating
* Make a positive contribution to the team and the wider Organisation by playing an active role in growing successful working relationships within all areas of James Hopkins Trust, such as families, volunteers, and staff members.
* Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, equal, and diverse workplace.
* Work within all of James Hopkins Trust's policies, processes, and procedures at all times.
* Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current and planned activities.
* To carry out any additional tasks and projects as reasonably requested in line with the general responsibility of the role.
Lead by example and be an inspiring role model for others, building trust and living by our Vision, Mission & Values; always keeping children at the heart of what we do.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Children's Nurse
* RNC, RND or RN with Paediatric Experience
* RGN/RSCN/RND
* Live entry on NMC Register.
* Experience as Nurse-in-Charge
* Clinical supervisor training
Experience
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to maintain boundaries.
* Flexible and used to working on own initiative.
* Demonstrate practice is evidence-based and up to date.
* Ability to take responsibility for adopting best practice in the implementation of individual care plans.
* Experience undertaking audits to assess clinical practice and record keeping.
* Have undertaken communication training e.g. PECS/Makaton
* Awareness of related voluntary and statutory Organisations.
* Experience of co-ordinating a shift and/or managing a small team.
* Knowledge/experience of working for a charity.
Other Requirements
* Ability to travel independently around Gloucestershire.
* Ability to work rotational shifts including nights/weekend work.
* Ability and willingness to undergo further appropriate training.
* Willing to assist in the professional development of others.
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Driver.
Skills/Attributes
* Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and delegate workload.
* Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. Ability to record information in a concise, accurate, and legible manner.
* Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
* High level of personal responsibility and accountability.
* Proven ability to work constructively within a team.
* Demonstrates initiative, reliability, and flexible approach to working.
* Highly self-motivated with ability to motivate others.
* To be able to support individuals who express strong emotions.
* Have a holistic approach to all care provided.
* Competent in advanced clinical care skills e.g. central lines, catheterisation, all types of enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, care of long-term ventilation etc.
* Ability to identify problems before they arise and take action to prevent them occurring.
* Have an awareness of and be supportive of James Hopkins Trust's Five Year Strategic Business Plan.
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.
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