Nurse

Job title Nurse Reports to: Team Leader Job Band: Grade G, Entry point £31,906 Location Hospice-based, with expectation of occasional community work, depending on the needs of the service. About us Our Vision For every baby, child and young person with a life limiting condition to access specialist palliative care, where and where they need it. Our Mission Whether in the hospice, at home or in partnership with another provider in a different setting, babies, children and young people will experience the same high-quality palliative and end of life care, and beyond, alongside specialist family support. Our Values We have worked together to create a new set of values which represent our aims as an organisation and these align perfectly with our overall strategy, ensuring that every decision we make and every action we take is guided by these principles. Job Purpose As a Bluebell Wood Staff Nurse, you will: Be accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions Deliver high-quality, holistic and evidence-based nursing care, acting as a named nurse where appropriate Provide clinical leadership within the care team, supporting and supervising Nursing Associates, students and support staff Deliver child-focused, family-centred palliative and end of life care, ensuring care is responsive to individual needs Work flexibly across hospice and community settings, leading and coordinating care in the most appropriate environment Key Responsibilities Clinical Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making and ensuring care is evidence-based and outcomes-focused Coordinate and lead the delivery of care for children with complex, dynamic and technology-dependent needs, ensuring safe and effective practice. Interpret clinical information and escalate or act on deterioration, using professional judgement within scope of practice Delegate care appropriately to Nursing Associates and care staff, ensuring safe oversight and supervision Ensure all care is delivered in line with policies, SOPs and best practice, challenging and improving practice where required Develop, review and contribute to advance care plans in partnership with families and the multidisciplinary team. Lead aspects of care delivery within a shift, contributing to the safe running of the clinical area Deliver and oversee care after death, ensuring dignity, respect and family support Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and ensure high standards of documentation across the team Leadership: Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and role modelling of high-quality care Supervise, support and develop Nursing Associates, students and Early career employees, ensuring safe delegation and competence Contribute to shift coordination, escalating concerns relating to staffing, acuity or safety Foster a positive team culture, supporting learning and reflective practice Actively contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives To work towards the ability to lead shifts in the absence of a Team Leader or experienced nurse. Education: Maintain and develop own clinical competence through ongoing professional development and NMC revalidation. Take an active role in teaching, assessing and supporting learners, including acting as a practice supervisor/assessor where appropriate Support the development and competency assessment of Nursing Associates and new staff Contribute to a learning culture, sharing knowledge and supporting reflective practice Governance: Take responsibility for ensuring care is delivered safely and in line with SOPs and evidence-based standards Identify, report and lead learning from incidents, complaints and near misses. Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development, using findings to enhance care Challenge poor practice and actively promote a culture of safety, openness and continuous improvement Professional requirements: Actively participate in clinical supervision and appraisals. Fulfil the requirements for NMC Revalidation by actively engaging in professional development and staying current with all advancements in clinical practice Complete all relevant skill-based competencies as defined by Bluebell Wood. To maintain confidentiality surrounding the childs or young persons admission and treatment at all times. Safeguarding: All hospice staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk, which includes: an understanding of relevant hospice policies ensuring that any safeguarding and child protection or vulnerable adults concerns are both recognised and acted on appropriately attendance at mandatory safeguarding children and adults training and updates at the competency level appropriate to their role and in accordance with the Bluebell Wood safeguarding training guidance. Confidentiality: On appointment you may be given access to confidential information which must only be disclosed to parties entitled to receive it. Information obtained during the course of employment should not be used for any purpose other than that intended. Unauthorised disclosure of information is a disciplinary offence. Equality, diversity and inclusion: At Bluebell Wood, we value and respect difference, where families, visitors, our staff and volunteers can feel welcomed and confident to be themselves. We ensure this by delivering our values: We value diversity and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge and insights that will benefit all. We respect the rights of individuals, including the right to hold different views and beliefs. We will not allow these differences to be displayed in a way that is hostile or degrading to others. PERSON SPECIFICATION 1. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on the NMC register Desirable Registered Childrens Nurse on the NMC register 2. Experience Essential Evidence 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 Demonstrated experience of delivering a wide range of clinical skills Desirable Experience or delivering nursing care to Children and young people Clinical experience of providing palliative care Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience 3. 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 numeracy skills Good time management Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of children and young adults health needs in a racially and culturally diverse population Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate. 4. Personal Qualities Essential Committed to family centred care Committed to the values of Bluebell Wood Commitment to the ongoing development of both self and the service. 5. Other Requirements Essential Legally entitled to work in the UK. Full driving licence with access to a reliable vehicle and business insurance cover Able to travel extensively to meet the needs of all our children, young people and their families. This job description is not exhaustive. It will be subject to periodic review and may be amended following discussion between the post-holder and employer. Job description Job responsibilities Job title Nurse Reports to: Team Leader Job Band: Grade G, Entry point £31,906 Location Hospice-based, with expectation of occasional community work, depending on the needs of the service. About us Our Vision For every baby, child and young person with a life limiting condition to access specialist palliative care, where and where they need it. Our Mission Whether in the hospice, at home or in partnership with another provider in a different setting, babies, children and young people will experience the same high-quality palliative and end of life care, and beyond, alongside specialist family support. Our Values We have worked together to create a new set of values which represent our aims as an organisation and these align perfectly with our overall strategy, ensuring that every decision we make and every action we take is guided by these principles. Job Purpose As a Bluebell Wood Staff Nurse, you will: Be accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions Deliver high-quality, holistic and evidence-based nursing care, acting as a named nurse where appropriate Provide clinical leadership within the care team, supporting and supervising Nursing Associates, students and support staff Deliver child-focused, family-centred palliative and end of life care, ensuring care is responsive to individual needs Work flexibly across hospice and community settings, leading and coordinating care in the most appropriate environment Key Responsibilities Clinical Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making and ensuring care is evidence-based and outcomes-focused Coordinate and lead the delivery of care for children with complex, dynamic and technology-dependent needs, ensuring safe and effective practice. Interpret clinical information and escalate or act on deterioration, using professional judgement within scope of practice Delegate care appropriately to Nursing Associates and care staff, ensuring safe oversight and supervision Ensure all care is delivered in line with policies, SOPs and best practice, challenging and improving practice where required Develop, review and contribute to advance care plans in partnership with families and the multidisciplinary team. Lead aspects of care delivery within a shift, contributing to the safe running of the clinical area Deliver and oversee care after death, ensuring dignity, respect and family support Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and ensure high standards of documentation across the team Leadership: Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and role modelling of high-quality care Supervise, support and develop Nursing Associates, students and Early career employees, ensuring safe delegation and competence Contribute to shift coordination, escalating concerns relating to staffing, acuity or safety Foster a positive team culture, supporting learning and reflective practice Actively contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives To work towards the ability to lead shifts in the absence of a Team Leader or experienced nurse. Education: Maintain and develop own clinical competence through ongoing professional development and NMC revalidation. Take an active role in teaching, assessing and supporting learners, including acting as a practice supervisor/assessor where appropriate Support the development and competency assessment of Nursing Associates and new staff Contribute to a learning culture, sharing knowledge and supporting reflective practice Governance: Take responsibility for ensuring care is delivered safely and in line with SOPs and evidence-based standards Identify, report and lead learning from incidents, complaints and near misses. Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development, using findings to enhance care Challenge poor practice and actively promote a culture of safety, openness and continuous improvement Professional requirements: Actively participate in clinical supervision and appraisals. Fulfil the requirements for NMC Revalidation by actively engaging in professional development and staying current with all advancements in clinical practice Complete all relevant skill-based competencies as defined by Bluebell Wood. To maintain confidentiality surrounding the childs or young persons admission and treatment at all times. Safeguarding: All hospice staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk, which includes: an understanding of relevant hospice policies ensuring that any safeguarding and child protection or vulnerable adults concerns are both recognised and acted on appropriately attendance at mandatory safeguarding children and adults training and updates at the competency level appropriate to their role and in accordance with the Bluebell Wood safeguarding training guidance. Confidentiality: On appointment you may be given access to confidential information which must only be disclosed to parties entitled to receive it. Information obtained during the course of employment should not be used for any purpose other than that intended. Unauthorised disclosure of information is a disciplinary offence. Equality, diversity and inclusion: At Bluebell Wood, we value and respect difference, where families, visitors, our staff and volunteers can feel welcomed and confident to be themselves. We ensure this by delivering our values: We value diversity and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge and insights that will benefit all. We respect the rights of individuals, including the right to hold different views and beliefs. We will not allow these differences to be displayed in a way that is hostile or degrading to others. PERSON SPECIFICATION 1. Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on the NMC register Desirable Registered Childrens Nurse on the NMC register 2. Experience Essential Evidence 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 Demonstrated experience of delivering a wide range of clinical skills Desirable Experience or delivering nursing care to Children and young people Clinical experience of providing palliative care Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience 3. 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 numeracy skills Good time management Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of children and young adults health needs in a racially and culturally diverse population Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate. 4. Personal Qualities Essential Committed to family centred care Committed to the values of Bluebell Wood Commitment to the ongoing development of both self and the service. 5. Other Requirements Essential Legally entitled to work in the UK. Full driving licence with access to a reliable vehicle and business insurance cover Able to travel extensively to meet the needs of all our children, young people and their families. This job description is not exhaustive. It will be subject to periodic review and may be amended following discussion between the post-holder and employer.