Job summary Dougie Mac are currently looking to recruit Children's Nurses who share our passion in providing excellent, personalised and compassionate care to children, young people and their families. At Dougie Mac Children's Hospice, our vision is to be admired as a centre of excellence for delivering nurse led care to children & young people living with palliative and complex care needs and at the end of their lives. Our focus on holistic, needs-led care delivery supports children & young people, their families and carers, with physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual care, at home, in the community and here at the Hospice. Main duties of the job The right candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a motivation for continual learning and sharing of knowledge, with the drive to ensure our children, young people and families receive the highest possible standard of care. You will work as a member of the Care Team providing support to children and young people with life limiting/life threatening and often complex care needs. This role will be full time/part time working days, flexible to cover 24/7 period. Please read the job description (below) for further details. If you would like to be part of our friendly, supportive team delivering high standards of specialist children & young peoples palliative care, then we would love to hear from you. About us Dougie Mac is an open-culture organisation, underpinned by clear strategic aims, vision and values. By joining Dougie Mac, you will be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to delivering person-led, responsive and cost effective services of the highest quality. Staff at Dougie Mac are well-motivated, with professional development pathways, and given opportunities to be reflective in their roles through supervision and reflective practice. The Hospice offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, funded study, free parking, Paycare and much more. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £33,000 to £39,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number DMH1075803 Job locations Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Children & Young Adult Services 1 Grace Road Trentham Staffordshire ST4 8FN Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary: To work as an autonomous practitioner in assessing, implementing and evaluating nursing care to children, young people and families served by the organisation. Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to provide planned child and family focused care. To act in an advisory role to other professionals and staff from other agencies in respect of palliative care for children and families. Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibility for Staff Train and assess competence of Care Support Workers Acting as a role model within team, motivating staff and setting an appropriate example To contribute to the training, education and support of a range of both medical and nursing students on clinical placement with the Hospice. Co-ordinate shifts, off duty and sickness records in the absence of Team Leader. Responsibility for the childrens care Assess, plan, implement and evaluate plans of care for children in partnership with child, parents/ carers and other professionals Provide effective care, treatment and management within the hospice and/or community setting To ensure all documentation is complete and kept up to date in accordance with Hospice policy Liaise with healthcare and social care professionals across organisations to ensure an integrated package of care and support designed to meet the specific needs of the family, is delivered and co-coordinated. Ensure care delivered is delivered to predetermined standards Work in partnership to actively involve parents/carers and children in the implementation and evaluate of care plans. Provide information for children, young people and families, giving clear ongoing information as the childs illness progresses, ensuring that parents are empowered to maintain control and make informed decisions relating to the care of their child. Contribute to the protection of children at risk in accordance with the area safeguarding procedures. Responsibility for Resources Promote the safe and effective use of equipment and resources Inform and liaise with Team Leader in regard to resource needs, including skill mix Have a good knowledge of equipment available and process of appropriate equipment supply. Service responsibilities Attend meetings relevant to post and on behalf of the Team Leader or Organisation Implement changes to established practices and/or policies Participate in service development under direction the Head of Childrens Services. Participate in and conduct audits of service in partnership with Team Leader. Deputise for Team Leader in their absence Ensure practice is clinically effective and evidence based Responsible for own professional development Contribute to the development and provision of a safe, effective and efficient service Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary: To work as an autonomous practitioner in assessing, implementing and evaluating nursing care to children, young people and families served by the organisation. Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to provide planned child and family focused care. To act in an advisory role to other professionals and staff from other agencies in respect of palliative care for children and families. Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibility for Staff Train and assess competence of Care Support Workers Acting as a role model within team, motivating staff and setting an appropriate example To contribute to the training, education and support of a range of both medical and nursing students on clinical placement with the Hospice. Co-ordinate shifts, off duty and sickness records in the absence of Team Leader. Responsibility for the childrens care Assess, plan, implement and evaluate plans of care for children in partnership with child, parents/ carers and other professionals Provide effective care, treatment and management within the hospice and/or community setting To ensure all documentation is complete and kept up to date in accordance with Hospice policy Liaise with healthcare and social care professionals across organisations to ensure an integrated package of care and support designed to meet the specific needs of the family, is delivered and co-coordinated. Ensure care delivered is delivered to predetermined standards Work in partnership to actively involve parents/carers and children in the implementation and evaluate of care plans. Provide information for children, young people and families, giving clear ongoing information as the childs illness progresses, ensuring that parents are empowered to maintain control and make informed decisions relating to the care of their child. Contribute to the protection of children at risk in accordance with the area safeguarding procedures. Responsibility for Resources Promote the safe and effective use of equipment and resources Inform and liaise with Team Leader in regard to resource needs, including skill mix Have a good knowledge of equipment available and process of appropriate equipment supply. Service responsibilities Attend meetings relevant to post and on behalf of the Team Leader or Organisation Implement changes to established practices and/or policies Participate in service development under direction the Head of Childrens Services. Participate in and conduct audits of service in partnership with Team Leader. Deputise for Team Leader in their absence Ensure practice is clinically effective and evidence based Responsible for own professional development Contribute to the development and provision of a safe, effective and efficient service Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Childrens Nurse RNCB. ENB 998 or C&G 7307 or equivalent. Desirable Childrens Palliative Care qualification. Experience Essential Experience of partnership working across agencies including social care, education and the voluntary sector. Experience of working in a skill mixed team of staff. Experience of working with children with additional needs, physical and / or learning disabilities. Experience of working with children and families with complex needs. Experience of working in different settings. Desirable Experience of working with children with palliative care needs. Additional Criteria Essential Awareness of Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles. Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection Act. National policies and the wider agenda in relation to children. Knowledge of safeguarding and consent. Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, research and audit. A wide range of knowledge and understanding of the needs of Children with life limiting conditions and their families and the services available for them. Competent in carrying out a wide range of clinical skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Planning and organisational skills. Flexible, with a solution focused approach. Able to define own personal boundaries and professional behaviour. Effective communication/ inter-personal skills. Committed to delivering high standards of evidence-based practice. Supporting and supervising junior staff. Diplomatic, calm, approachable and objective. Negotiation and problem-solving approach. Enthusiastic, highly motivated. Possess a positive, assertive, and confident attitude. Need to be available to work nights, weekends and flexibly to provide services 24/7. Desirable Clinical experience, with post qualification experience working with children with life limiting/life threatening conditions in an acute, community, residential or palliative care setting. Knowledge and understanding of palliative care, loss and bereavement. Full valid driving licence with access to suitable vehicle for business purposes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Childrens Nurse RNCB. ENB 998 or C&G 7307 or equivalent. Desirable Childrens Palliative Care qualification. Experience Essential Experience of partnership working across agencies including social care, education and the voluntary sector. Experience of working in a skill mixed team of staff. Experience of working with children with additional needs, physical and / or learning disabilities. Experience of working with children and families with complex needs. Experience of working in different settings. Desirable Experience of working with children with palliative care needs. Additional Criteria Essential Awareness of Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles. Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection Act. National policies and the wider agenda in relation to children. Knowledge of safeguarding and consent. Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, research and audit. A wide range of knowledge and understanding of the needs of Children with life limiting conditions and their families and the services available for them. Competent in carrying out a wide range of clinical skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Planning and organisational skills. Flexible, with a solution focused approach. Able to define own personal boundaries and professional behaviour. Effective communication/ inter-personal skills. Committed to delivering high standards of evidence-based practice. Supporting and supervising junior staff. Diplomatic, calm, approachable and objective. Negotiation and problem-solving approach. Enthusiastic, highly motivated. Possess a positive, assertive, and confident attitude. Need to be available to work nights, weekends and flexibly to provide services 24/7. Desirable Clinical experience, with post qualification experience working with children with life limiting/life threatening conditions in an acute, community, residential or palliative care setting. Knowledge and understanding of palliative care, loss and bereavement. Full valid driving licence with access to suitable vehicle for business purposes. 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 Douglas Macmillan Hospice Address Douglas Macmillan Hospice, Children & Young Adult Services 1 Grace Road Trentham Staffordshire ST4 8FN Employer's website https://www.dmhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)