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.
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
Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
Opportunity to keep your NHS pension or join our contributory pension scheme.
Enhanced Maternity pay package.
36 days holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays, increasing with long service.
Flexible working to maintain a positive work life balance.
Career development and wellbeing support.
Good transport links and limited free parking.
Free uniforms.
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.
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