Deputy Lead Nurse for Hospice at Home (Band 6)
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Are you a qualified Band 6 Nurse? Have you had experience of working in the community? Do you have experience working with children and/or young people with complex needs? If yes, this could be the role for you!
Main duties of the job
Families of babies, children, and young people with serious or terminal conditions are often overwhelmed by the challenge of caring for their children; the complexities of working with many professionals, services, and appointments; and the difficulties of maintaining family life and employment. That is why we are here to help families find a way through the stress and emotions by offering our services at home. We are currently looking for a Deputy Lead Nurse (Band 6) to join the amazing Hospice at Home team, supporting the development of Rainbows in the home.
Job responsibilities
This role will require you to travel and work around the East Midlands, covering the 5 counties of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. Hours of work will be 37.5 over 7 days with the occasional requirement to start early or finish later due to the needs of a family and flexibility to do nights, upon discussion. There will also be the occasional need to be on call when required by external community services in response to urgent referrals.
About the role
In this exciting new role, you will provide clinical care to Babies, Children and Young People who are at end of life within their own homes, to give parents/carers respite and support. Some of the key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
1. Managing and maintaining your own caseload across the East Midlands.
2. Undertaking assessments and reviews of clinical care and support, whilst being perceptive to changing physical and emotional needs.
3. Contribute to leadership, development, training, and planning.
4. Leading and participating in appropriate initiatives to ensure delivery of strategic goals and objectives.
5. Day to day line management of the team, including assisting in the appraisal and developmental reviews of staff.
6. Alongside the Lead Nurse maintain an overview of the day-to-day prioritisation of care arrangements.
7. Ensure that staff are deployed appropriately and that communications with families and carers is consistent and of a high standard.
Requirements
Qualified RSCN/RN (Child Branch)/RNLD/RN (Adult branch)
Significant post registration experience with children/young people
Experience as a Band 6 Nurse
Post-registration experience in children's palliative/end of life care
Experience of managing employees
Able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical care.
If you would like more information on this role, please email Tracy Shearer, Lead Nurse, on tracy.shearer@rainbows.co.uk
To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.
Employer name
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
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