Job summary About us At Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice we care for children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions. We are support around 300 families both in our hospice and in their homes. Our support services are wide ranging and bespoke to each family, including end of life care, symptom management, Post death care, Planned short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, Phsyiotherapy and much much more. We work with staffing ratios that allow us to deliver a high quality, holistic model of care which is tailored for each child and family. As a registered charity we receive around 16% of our funding from government sources and our fundraisers and supporters raise the remaining funds needed to keep our services running. All roles within our organisation are valued and we recognise the importance of a whole team approach and recognise great things happen when we work together. Main duties of the job The role: We are currently seeking childrens nurses with post registration experience, who want to be part of our in house Care team. You will be working as part of a supportive team consisting of Nurses, Nurse Associates, care support workers and allied health professionals. Working as part of a team you will provide a high standard of holistic care and be able to balance opportunities for children to experience play, social interaction and learning alongside managing the diverse nursing needs of the children staying with us. If you are looking for a working environment where every day is different, where in addition to providing direct nursing care you could also be planning days out, visiting wildlife Park, creating a undersea world and having an ice cream in the garden then this could be for you We are looking for resilient, motivated and innovative individuals who want to deliver high quality, evidence based paediatric palliative care. About us The requirements: To fulfil the role effectively you must be NMC registered, have 2 years post registration experience and be able to work flexibly and collaboratively across the care services. In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays ( pro rata) - with the option to buy and sell Sick pay following 6 month probationary period Health Care Cash Back Scheme Free counselling sessions Enhanced Statutory maternity pay Enhanced Statutory paternity pay Enhanced parental bereavement leave Compassionate leave Training & Development Investment in your wellbeing Volunteering & shadowing days Free parking on main site Free drinks and subsidised meals Uniform Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card Eligible for The Company Shop How to apply: For informal enquiries please contact Kate Kelly (Head of Care) on 01909 514360 or email Kate.kellybluebellwood.org Please visit https://www.bluebellwood.org/nurse-october2024 to download an application form, job description and person specification for more information If you think you have what we are looking for, download and complete the application form above and return it to recruitmentbluebellwood.org Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £31,415 to £36,087 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0039-24-0009 Job locations Cramfit Road North Anston Sheffield S25 4AJ Job description Job responsibilities About us: At Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice we care for children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions. We are support around 300 families both in our hospice and in their homes. Our support services are wide ranging and bespoke to each family, including end of life care, symptom management, Post death care, Planned short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, Phsyiotherapy and much much more. We work with staffing ratios that allow us to deliver a high quality, holistic model of care which is tailored for each child and family. As a registered charity we receive around 15% of our funding from government sources and our fundraisers and supporters raise the remaining funds needed to keep our services running. All roles within our organisation are valued and we recognise the importance of a whole team approach and recognise great things happen when we work together. The role: We are currently seeking childrens nurses with post registration experience, who want to be part of our in house Care team. You will be working as part of a supportive team consisting of Nurses, Nurse Associates, care support workers and allied health professionals. Working as part of a team you will provide a high standard of holistic care and be able to balance opportunities for children to experience play, social interaction and learning alongside managing the diverse nursing needs of the children staying with us. If you are looking for a working environment where every day is different, where in addition to providing direct nursing care you could also be planning days out, visiting wildlife Park, creating a undersea world and having an ice cream in the garden then this could be for you We are looking for resilient, motivated and innovative individuals who want to deliver high quality, evidence based paediatric palliative care. The requirements: To fulfil the role effectively you must be NMC registered, have 2 years post registration experience and be able to work flexibly and collaboratively across the care services. Job description Job responsibilities About us: At Bluebell Wood Childrens Hospice we care for children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions. We are support around 300 families both in our hospice and in their homes. Our support services are wide ranging and bespoke to each family, including end of life care, symptom management, Post death care, Planned short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, Phsyiotherapy and much much more. We work with staffing ratios that allow us to deliver a high quality, holistic model of care which is tailored for each child and family. As a registered charity we receive around 15% of our funding from government sources and our fundraisers and supporters raise the remaining funds needed to keep our services running. All roles within our organisation are valued and we recognise the importance of a whole team approach and recognise great things happen when we work together. The role: We are currently seeking childrens nurses with post registration experience, who want to be part of our in house Care team. You will be working as part of a supportive team consisting of Nurses, Nurse Associates, care support workers and allied health professionals. Working as part of a team you will provide a high standard of holistic care and be able to balance opportunities for children to experience play, social interaction and learning alongside managing the diverse nursing needs of the children staying with us. If you are looking for a working environment where every day is different, where in addition to providing direct nursing care you could also be planning days out, visiting wildlife Park, creating a undersea world and having an ice cream in the garden then this could be for you We are looking for resilient, motivated and innovative individuals who want to deliver high quality, evidence based paediatric palliative care. The requirements: To fulfil the role effectively you must be NMC registered, have 2 years post registration experience and be able to work flexibly and collaboratively across the care services. Person Specification Personal qualities and values Essential Committed to family centred care Committed to the values of Bluebell Wood Commitment to the ongoing development of both self and the service. Experience Essential Post registration experience with demonstrated experience of delivering a wide range of clinical skills Experience of using clinical judgement to interpret clinical data to inform decision making. Evidence of working within a professional, multi-disciplinary team. Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture Desirable Clinical experience of providing palliative care Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience Qualifications Essential NMC registration (as a childrens nurse). Skills / Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with an ability to adapt style as required. Ability to plan and prioritise care for children Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent numeracy skills Good time management and teaching skills Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative Knowledge and understanding of children and young adults health needs in a racially and culturally diverse population Desirable Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate Person Specification Personal qualities and values Essential Committed to family centred care Committed to the values of Bluebell Wood Commitment to the ongoing development of both self and the service. Experience Essential Post registration experience with demonstrated experience of delivering a wide range of clinical skills Experience of using clinical judgement to interpret clinical data to inform decision making. Evidence of working within a professional, multi-disciplinary team. Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture Desirable Clinical experience of providing palliative care Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience Qualifications Essential NMC registration (as a childrens nurse). Skills / Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with an ability to adapt style as required. Ability to plan and prioritise care for children Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent numeracy skills Good time management and teaching skills Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative Knowledge and understanding of children and young adults health needs in a racially and culturally diverse population Desirable Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate 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 Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice Address Cramfit Road North Anston Sheffield S25 4AJ Employer's website https://www.bluebellwood.org/ (Opens in a new tab)