Job summary The Hospice Clinical Nurse (Band 5) role provides direct nursing care for children and young people who require specialist care for additional complex medical needs and palliative care. We are looking for nurses who will provide a high level of specialist palliative care, encompassing a supportive and holistic approach to the child/young person with a life limiting condition and their family in the Hospice setting. The post holder will uphold the best interests of the child/ young person and their family and will maximise the use of the multi-skilled team to plan, deliver, evaluate, and maintain safe, compassionate, and effective care. This post works flexibly including rotation onto nights to cover a 24/7, 365-day service We recognise that working in a Childrens Hospice is very different to that of the NHS and sometimes applicants are not sure if working in a Hospice setting best suits their experience. We hold Claire House values central to our recruitment process. Therefore, we welcome interested applicants to arrange an informal visit and spend time at Claire House ahead of the interview. Main duties of the job Main Purpose of Job To provide a high level of specialist palliative care, encompassing a supportive and holistic approach to the child/young person with a life limiting condition and their family in the Hospice setting, and in the child/YPs home environment. The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable, and autonomous nurse to always uphold the best interests of the child/ young person and their family. You will maximise the use of the multi-skilled team to plan, deliver, evaluate, and maintain safe, compassionate, and effective care. You will be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent, and trustworthy. This is in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Practice and Claire House vision and values. To work flexibly including rotation onto nights to cover a 24/7, 365-day service. Position of the role in Claire House The post holder reports to a Hospice Lead Nurse and is accountable overall to the Director of Clinical Services Scope of Job To act as a resource for all members of the multi-disciplinary team providing supervision, guidance, care and support To act as a contact worker on shift demonstrating a good level of core communication skills to meet the specific needs of the child/young person and their family To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical and/or emotional requirements of children/young people with complex, palliative and end of life care needs 2 Hospice Clinical Nurse JD Oct 2021 About us 4. Dimensions and Limits of Authority Hospice Clinical Nurses (HCN) new in post will only take on the full aspects of the role post Probationary-Preceptorship period. For Newly Qualified HCNs this will be a minimum preceptorship period of 12 months To work without supervision ensuring personal accountability in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives To refer to a senior member of the clinical team for advice-guidance during a shift To contribute to the coordination of a shift (post probation- preceptorship period) All Claire House employees receive a rewards and recognition package which includes generous annual leave, life cover, free access to an Employee Assistance Program and counselling service, free parking, access to training and courses and in-house clinical supervision. We offer additional payments for working unsocial hours and night shifts. You can also continue with your NHS superannuation scheme if you are already a member or join the Claire House pension scheme. Should you require any further information or want to discuss this opportunity please speak to Ruth Varey, Inpatient Hospice Manager: ruth.vareyclairehouse.org.uk Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £24,100 to £25,700 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0316-25-0005 Job locations Clatterbridge Road Bebington Wirral Merseyside CH63 4JD Job description Job responsibilities Part 2 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsibility for Staff To act as a positive role model. Demonstrating CH Values and Behaviours To participate in the orientation of new staff, students and volunteers 2. Responsibility for Patient Care Working in partnership with parents/carers to implement the agreed planned care needs for children and young people in line with Claire House best practice guidelines To implement and evaluate the child/ young persons individual care plan within their scope of clinical competence, recognising when to refer to the childs allocated nurse To maintain confidentiality, upholding an individuals right to privacy, dignity and respect To recognise and implement diverse ways of communication, understanding the need for sensitivity in addressing cultural wishes when caring for people to ensure that their needs, priorities and preferences are always valued and taken into account To maintain accurate, contemporaneous records that reflect the highest possible data quality standards, ensuring service user and their familys confidentiality in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Claire House policies, procedures and guidelines. Paying the highest regard for the principles of confidentiality and the importance of consent/best interests. All information must be handled legally, securely, efficiently and effectively To share responsibility within the Hospice in order to maintain a safe but homely environment taking into account health and safety, including infection control and risk assessments To work alongside, and participate in the induction of new care team members To be competent for the safe administration of medicines on a shift basis ensuring medicine management policies and procedures are adhered to To adapt the delivery of care according to the physical, emotional and environmental demands To be aware and working to Safeguarding and Prevention of At Risk Adults policies and procedures To comply with moving and handling policies and procedures To provide early bereavement care and support, working in partnership with the butterfly coordinators and/or Family Support Team HCSW JD MARCH 2021 3 To take responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the child/young persons bedroom whilst occupied. For cleaning and removal of clinical/hospice equipment once that room is vacated To assist in the smooth running of the laundry and kitchen services in the absence of designated staff To assist in hydrotherapy sessions (once trained) including being pool side in case of emergency To be able to undertake the mental, physical and emotional demands of the role, whilst at the same time taking care to safeguard their own health and safety as well as fellow care team members, children, young people and their family 3. Responsibility for Clinical Governance and Quality To participate in quality measures for the delivery of care to maintain high standards through best practice To identify ways of continued quality improvement, using reflective practice To occasionally participate in audit /surveys to enhance the delivery of care To liaise with the senior registered professional in significant event analysis To actively complete clinical incident documentation in accordance with no blame and whistle-blowing policy To adhere and comply with all Hospice policies and procedures 4. Responsibility for Clinical Leadership and Practice Development To ensure annual mandatory training is up to date To take responsibility for maintaining his/her own professional development. Meeting with senior registered professional for regular appraisals, identifying and agreeing personal targets To maintain clinical core/ extended competencies on an annual basis To be competent in Claire Houses core clinical competencies and work towards extending such clinical skills To ensure the economical and appropriate use of all resources within the Hospice To be responsible for the safe use, storage and maintenance of equipment/technical apparatus To maintain appropriate client records ensuring they are stored securely and confidentially in line with GDPR HCSW JD MARCH 2021 4 To attend and participate in Hospice meetings To report and record all accidents and incidents in line with Hospice procedure safe guarding the welfare and safety of all staff during working hours with regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act To be fully involved in the process of preventing and controlling infections To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role, especially information regarding children/young people and their families To participate in special interest groups throughout the Hospice to meet the holistic needs of children/young people and their family 5. General Claire House Requirements Adhere to and comply with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times Implement risk management strategies (including reporting, registering risk and learning), taking all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination Implement Health and Safety regulations through risk assessment. Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, service users, volunteers, visitors and themselves, reporting any accidents or faults in line with organisational policy. Participate fully in health and safety training Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality and GDPR relating to information held manually or on computerised systems Respect the confidentiality and privacy of children, young adults, volunteers and staff at all times Participate in personal training, development and appraisal, and attend all relevant training courses as required Take part in organisational research Embrace the positive volunteer culture which Claire House strives to create. The post holder must act at all times in a professional and responsible manner and have due regard to confidentiality and Health & Safety legislation. This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification. Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with service priorities and duties may change or new duties be introduced after consultation with the post holder. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties, such as link roles, and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your general level of responsibility with the organisation, at your initial place of work or at any other of the Claire House establishments. DBS level Enhanced with child and adult barred list Job description Job responsibilities Part 2 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsibility for Staff To act as a positive role model. Demonstrating CH Values and Behaviours To participate in the orientation of new staff, students and volunteers 2. Responsibility for Patient Care Working in partnership with parents/carers to implement the agreed planned care needs for children and young people in line with Claire House best practice guidelines To implement and evaluate the child/ young persons individual care plan within their scope of clinical competence, recognising when to refer to the childs allocated nurse To maintain confidentiality, upholding an individuals right to privacy, dignity and respect To recognise and implement diverse ways of communication, understanding the need for sensitivity in addressing cultural wishes when caring for people to ensure that their needs, priorities and preferences are always valued and taken into account To maintain accurate, contemporaneous records that reflect the highest possible data quality standards, ensuring service user and their familys confidentiality in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Claire House policies, procedures and guidelines. Paying the highest regard for the principles of confidentiality and the importance of consent/best interests. All information must be handled legally, securely, efficiently and effectively To share responsibility within the Hospice in order to maintain a safe but homely environment taking into account health and safety, including infection control and risk assessments To work alongside, and participate in the induction of new care team members To be competent for the safe administration of medicines on a shift basis ensuring medicine management policies and procedures are adhered to To adapt the delivery of care according to the physical, emotional and environmental demands To be aware and working to Safeguarding and Prevention of At Risk Adults policies and procedures To comply with moving and handling policies and procedures To provide early bereavement care and support, working in partnership with the butterfly coordinators and/or Family Support Team HCSW JD MARCH 2021 3 To take responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the child/young persons bedroom whilst occupied. For cleaning and removal of clinical/hospice equipment once that room is vacated To assist in the smooth running of the laundry and kitchen services in the absence of designated staff To assist in hydrotherapy sessions (once trained) including being pool side in case of emergency To be able to undertake the mental, physical and emotional demands of the role, whilst at the same time taking care to safeguard their own health and safety as well as fellow care team members, children, young people and their family 3. Responsibility for Clinical Governance and Quality To participate in quality measures for the delivery of care to maintain high standards through best practice To identify ways of continued quality improvement, using reflective practice To occasionally participate in audit /surveys to enhance the delivery of care To liaise with the senior registered professional in significant event analysis To actively complete clinical incident documentation in accordance with no blame and whistle-blowing policy To adhere and comply with all Hospice policies and procedures 4. Responsibility for Clinical Leadership and Practice Development To ensure annual mandatory training is up to date To take responsibility for maintaining his/her own professional development. Meeting with senior registered professional for regular appraisals, identifying and agreeing personal targets To maintain clinical core/ extended competencies on an annual basis To be competent in Claire Houses core clinical competencies and work towards extending such clinical skills To ensure the economical and appropriate use of all resources within the Hospice To be responsible for the safe use, storage and maintenance of equipment/technical apparatus To maintain appropriate client records ensuring they are stored securely and confidentially in line with GDPR HCSW JD MARCH 2021 4 To attend and participate in Hospice meetings To report and record all accidents and incidents in line with Hospice procedure safe guarding the welfare and safety of all staff during working hours with regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act To be fully involved in the process of preventing and controlling infections To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role, especially information regarding children/young people and their families To participate in special interest groups throughout the Hospice to meet the holistic needs of children/young people and their family 5. General Claire House Requirements Adhere to and comply with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times Implement risk management strategies (including reporting, registering risk and learning), taking all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination Implement Health and Safety regulations through risk assessment. Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, service users, volunteers, visitors and themselves, reporting any accidents or faults in line with organisational policy. Participate fully in health and safety training Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality and GDPR relating to information held manually or on computerised systems Respect the confidentiality and privacy of children, young adults, volunteers and staff at all times Participate in personal training, development and appraisal, and attend all relevant training courses as required Take part in organisational research Embrace the positive volunteer culture which Claire House strives to create. The post holder must act at all times in a professional and responsible manner and have due regard to confidentiality and Health & Safety legislation. This is an outline job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification. Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with service priorities and duties may change or new duties be introduced after consultation with the post holder. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties, such as link roles, and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your general level of responsibility with the organisation, at your initial place of work or at any other of the Claire House establishments. DBS level Enhanced with child and adult barred list Person Specification Special Circumstances/Additional Requirements Essential Basic IT skills Desirable Car Driver Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in health and social care Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health and social care Complementary therapies skills Clinical supervisory skills Basic counselling skills Skills & Abilities Essential Effective core communication skills Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work load Ability to implement and evaluate planned care Ability to record information in a concise, legible and accurate manner Good interpersonal and Team working skills Ability to provide personal and clinical care Desirable Relates well with families and other healthcare professionals Communicates with peers and supervisors alike Competent in core clinical skills Skills in holistic needs/therapies Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of working with children/young people with health care needs Experience of working in a small team Experience of working in partnership with families Desirable Experience of working with children/ young people with complex health care needs Experience of palliative/ end of life care Experience in enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, ventilator care etc Experience/knowledge of working in a hospice Knowledge/experience of working for a charity Personal Qualities Essential Positive attitude Enthusiastic Flexible able to cover a range of shifts in a 24 hour period Professional manner Approachable Honest and trustworthy Understanding of professional boundaries Desirable Supportive of colleagues, children and families Person Specification Special Circumstances/Additional Requirements Essential Basic IT skills Desirable Car Driver Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in health and social care Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health and social care Complementary therapies skills Clinical supervisory skills Basic counselling skills Skills & Abilities Essential Effective core communication skills Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise work load Ability to implement and evaluate planned care Ability to record information in a concise, legible and accurate manner Good interpersonal and Team working skills Ability to provide personal and clinical care Desirable Relates well with families and other healthcare professionals Communicates with peers and supervisors alike Competent in core clinical skills Skills in holistic needs/therapies Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of working with children/young people with health care needs Experience of working in a small team Experience of working in partnership with families Desirable Experience of working with children/ young people with complex health care needs Experience of palliative/ end of life care Experience in enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, ventilator care etc Experience/knowledge of working in a hospice Knowledge/experience of working for a charity Personal Qualities Essential Positive attitude Enthusiastic Flexible able to cover a range of shifts in a 24 hour period Professional manner Approachable Honest and trustworthy Understanding of professional boundaries Desirable Supportive of colleagues, children and families 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. Employer details Employer name Claire House Address Clatterbridge Road Bebington Wirral Merseyside CH63 4JD Employer's website https://www.clairehouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)