Job summary If you are a qualified and experienced senior registered nurse (children or learning disabilities) looking for a role where there is time to deliver personalised care to children and young people, then our services could be the next step in your career. We offer professional development opportunities, bespoke training, and the option to maintain your NHS Pension scheme* We seek skilled, passionate nurses to join our team caring for children facing serious or life-limiting conditions. Our South East London team deliver high quality, evidence based, complex assessment and symptom management services within a nurse-led environment. Main duties of the job To provide holistic nursing care and support to children and young people with life limiting / life threatening conditions and their families / carers, utilising the skills, knowledge and expertise of the qualified practitioner in a variety of situations, working on their own initiative and accessing and contributing to the skill base of the wider team. Working in collaboration with other services to best meet the needs of the child / young person and their family. To take the lead as a shift coordinator and participate in the on call rota. Deputise in the absence of the Team Leader or Care Services Lead. To safeguard all children and young people accessing services; by responding to concerns raised in a timely and appropriate manner and effectively escalating, acting and referring these in accordance with policies and procedures. About us We are committed to providing expert and individualised care and support in a place of choice for families and their children. We need dynamic nurses for our community, in-hospice and outreach teams. With opportunities to work flexibly across these teams if preferred, you can gain experience, confidence, and job satisfaction knowing that you are using your skills and passion to make an impactful difference to children and their families. Contact us today to take the first step in your Demelza journey we want to support you to be the nurse you always dreamt of being! We greatly value the benefits of a diverse team and particularly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. What we offer our team : Opportunity to keep your NHS pension or join our contributory pension schemeEnhanced Maternity pay package36 days holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays, increasing with long serviceFlexible working to maintain a positive work life balanceCareer development and wellbeing supportGood transport links and limited free parkingFree uniforms You must have contributed in the last 12 months Statutory qualifying length of service applies Job description Job responsibilities Assess, plan, evaluate and deliver high quality nursing care to meet the diverse and individual needs of children / young people and their families within competency level. To include Assessments and Care Plans Symptom Management End of Life Care Safeguarding concerns Liaising with tertiary centres and appropriate external professionals. To work with and support other team members to ensure that plans of care are carried out to the agreed standard. Take the lead in case load management with allocated children / young people and families when this model of care is in place. To identify, report and act on significant changes in a child / young persons condition or well-being, outside area of competence. To be responsible and take the lead with delegated specialism and actively share knowledge and skills. To deliver prescribed care, assessing and evaluating child / young persons presentations, observations and contribute to clinical reassessment. To include End of Life Care. Lead referral assessment with other team members to accurately identify needs and promote the range of hospice services. To establish professional relationships with children, young people, families and colleagues through effective communication skills. To include : Managing difficult conversations Complex situations Dealing with conflict To record accurately and contemporaneously, as per Nursing Midwifery Council standards and current legislation. To lead on and deliver post death care of the body and support the wider family. To support children or young peoples best interests during external multi-disciplinary meetings. To include Symptom Management End of Life Care Safeguarding concerns To promote working relationships across Demelza sites. To work flexibly and manage own diary (when appropriate) to meet the needs of the service. Take responsibility to seek and participate in regular supervision to enhance learning and practice as per procedure. Participate in an on-call system with the nursing team on a regular basis. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Demonstrate close alignment to all Demelza values Registered Nurse on subpart 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Registers Childrens Nurse, Adult Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse Educated to Level 6 of the National Qualifications Framework, or willingness to undertake Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of clinical skills in paediatric nursing Able to demonstrate understanding of latest developments in nursing practice and reflect them in care delivery Able to demonstrate awareness of safeguarding children and young people Experience of working with children and / or young people with disabilities and complex health needs Hold a mentorship qualification or be prepared to work towards Excellent IT skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Willingness to travel to other sites as required Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for business use or access to reliable transport arrangements Desirable Experience of delivering end of life care Experience of paediatric intensive care Experience of long term ventilation Qualification or expertise in practice specialism relevant to paediatric palliative care Experience of being a Preceptor for newly qualified and / or overseas nurses Degree / Masters level module in relevant subject or willingness to undertake #J-18808-Ljbffr
