Children's Palliative Care Nurse

It is often said that being in palliative carenursing is a real honour and privilege but is frequently overlooked as a careerpathway. Here are St Andrews we strive to make every second count, and whereevery moment creates a memory for the family. We aim to bring joy, happinessand laughter to our Children's Services, and support tears and sad times withthe utmost care and compassion.Every baby, child, youngperson and family are different, every conversation and everything we put intoplace for our families is supported with an individualised plan of care. You will have a wonderful opportunity to workwith children and families having time to make a difference and time to carethis is what makes our organisation special.Main duties of the jobHere at Andys our PalliativeCare Nurses are at the heart of everything we do in helping us to deliver thebest possible care to our families. We are therefore, looking for talentedindividuals who share our passion to improve the lives of children and young people with a variety of complex health conditions.We are about making every day count, and you canplay your part in that.Every baby, child, young person and familyare different, every conversation and everything we put into place for ourfamilies is supported with an individualised plan of care. You will have a wonderful opportunity to workwith children and families having time to make a difference and time to carethis is what makes our organisation special.About usOur Childrens service has an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys spending time withchildren and young people, providing fun filled opportunities and creatingspecial memories? Andys offers a warm, friendly, and nurturing environmentwhere our children, young people, families and workforce are at the heart ofeverything we do, in striving to make each day enjoyable for everyoneOncall allowancePaidNMC RegistrationExcellentannual leave (Applying from another Hospice or the NHS, your length of serviceis carried forward in regards to your annual leave allowance).Bridgetolls paid for staff who live over the Humber BridgeRevalidationand Excellent CPDFlexibleworkingJob responsibilitiesTo apply for this vacancy and to read the full job description please visit https://www.standrewshospice.com/Join-Us/VacanciesPerson SpecificationExperienceProven ability to supervise staffFully aware of regulatory safeguarding policies and proceduresFully aware of regulatory Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties.Experience in Paediatric palliative careKnowledge and SkillsUnderstanding of Childrens Palliative and End of Life CareKnowledge of assessment, care planning and review process and pathwaysAwareness of regulatory safeguarding policies and proceduresAwareness of application of the Mental Capacity ActGood interpersonal skills and team working skillsTo be able to evidence good decision making skillsAwareness of general pain and symptom management guidelines, desirableTo be confident in using information technology including use of SystmOne - desirableSelf motivated with good interpersonal and communication skillsQualificationsCurrent first or second level Registered Nurse, on the NMC registerEvidence of post registration learningFull driving licenceDiploma in Palliative Care or equivalentBereavement trainingTeaching and mentoring qualificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Depending on experienceStarting salary £30,284.00 based on 37.5 hours #J-18808-Ljbffr