Care Team Nurse

NHS; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wetherby is seeking CareTeam Nurses to provide specialist paediatric and adult palliative nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves high-quality nursing practices, administering medications, and supporting children and young people through various care activities in the community and at the hospice. Applicants must hold a nursing qualification and have active NMC registration. This position offers a salary range of £37,710.09 to £45,067.05 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Professional experience of administering medicines in a care setting.
• Experience of working with children with complex clinical needs.
• Previous team nursing experience or experience of supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, clinically effective nursing care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate end of life care plans.
• Support children and young people in the Hydrotherapy pool.
• Participate in general household activities at the Hospice.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a palliative care environment

Education

Nursing qualification such as children's nurse

Active NMC Registration

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

We are seeking CareTeam Nurses and as valued members of the clinical care team, you will join aunique, award winning and vibrant team providing symptom management, palliativeand end-of-life care, as well as planned and emergency short breaks both at thehospice and in the community. We offer 1:1 nursing and the opportunity toworking as part of the MDT team made up of a variety of skilled membersincluding art and music therapists and a 24 hour medical team.

In return, we willsupport your wellbeing and offer you a learning environment to develop yourskills and competencies in paediatric palliative care, supported by our NursePractice Educators.

Main duties of the job

To providehigh quality, clinically effective and evidenced based nursing care andpractice in accordance with Martin Houses policies and standard operatingprocedures.

To provide holistic 1 to 1 care,including activities such as play and recreation as well as attending to thechild or young persons physical and emotional needs.

To act as Nurse in Charge or act asshift lead when required.

Pro-actively support the development ofall Clinical Care Team Members ensuring outstanding standards of care are alwaysdelivered.

Act as a Practice Assessor for studentnurses.

Administermedications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safetyprotocols and best practices.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate end oflife care plans to meet the diverse and individual needs of children, youngpeople and families

Support children and young people to accesscommunity, social and leisure activities.

Develop new clinical skills as appropriate.

Take accountability for own decision making includingthe delegation of tasks to others.

Undertake regular contact calls with assignedfamilies to meet their specific needs.

To participate in general household activities whenrequired, to support the running of the Hospice

To support children and young people in theHydrotherapy pool as required

To plan and deliver Hospice at Home when andwhere required.

About us

Martin House provides free specialistpalliative care to babies, children and young people with complex andlife-shortening conditions. Families from across West, North and East Yorkshirehave access to our care 24/7, 365 days a year, including specialist doctors.Every year we care for more than 550 families, at the hospice, in hospital andin families own homes, as well as supporting around 200 bereaved familymembers.

MartinHouse is currently undergoing an extensive £21.9 million pound build andrenovation project, which will transform the current building. Our vision is to create a purpose-built spacewith new and improved facilities. It will ensure that whether a family isvisiting for respite or end-of-life care, we can keep providing tailored,specialist care, future proofing the hospice and helping families acrossYorkshire for many more years to come.

As we open our newchildrens wing and with the imminent opening of our new teenager and youngadult facility, we are looking to add to expand our staff team. This is an amazing opportunity forenthusiastic and caring individuals to come and join our dedicatedmulti-disciplinary team in an unrivalled setting.

Job responsibilities

Overall Purpose of Role:

To provide specialist paediatric and adultpalliative nursing care, in partnership with a multidisciplinary team, bothwithin Martin House Hospice and in the community.

Tasks and duties:

To providehigh quality, clinically effective and evidenced based nursing care andpractice in accordance with Martin Houses policies and standard operatingprocedures.

To provide holistic 1 to 1 care,including activities such as play and recreation as well as attending to thechild or young persons physical and emotional needs.

To act as Nurse in Charge or act asshift lead when required.

Pro-actively support the development ofall Clinical Care Team Members ensuring outstanding standards of care are alwaysdelivered.

Act as a Practice Assessor for studentnurses.

Administermedications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safetyprotocols and best practices.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate end oflife care plans to meet the diverse and individual needs of children, youngpeople and families

Support children and young people to accesscommunity, social and leisure activities.

Tocontribute to assigned governance group including participation in audits,collecting and documenting feedback and research as required.

To pro-actively keep up to date with clinicalcompetencies and e-learning as required.

Develop new clinical skills as appropriate.

Take accountability for own decision making includingthe delegation of tasks to others.

Undertake regular contact calls with assignedfamilies to meet their specific needs.

To participate in general household activities whenrequired, to support the running of the Hospice

To support children and young people in theHydrotherapy pool as required

To plan and deliver Hospice at Home when andwhere required.

Undertake personal and professionalreflective practice to support the revalidation process.

To ensure that care routines andpractice are documented accurately and are clearly communicated.

To ensure accurate and contemporaneousrecord adhering to standards of confidentiality at all times.

To hold each member of the multi-disciplinary team in positiveregard and to foster a culture of respect and consideration.

To work closely with the Care Team Leaderon each shift and inform them of any issues that need resolving.

Toundertake moving and handling techniques, including the use of hoists, pushingwheelchairs and clamping within vehicles.

Supportingchildren and young people in accessing planned community, social and leisureactivities

Non-medical prescribers only: Toundertake prescribing for children and young people with a range of palliativecare needs, within your scope of competence, if authorised to do so.

Health & safety:

To be aware of the safety needs of thechildren, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safetyapproach to all times.

To report all accidents, incidents anduntoward incidents as appropriate

To be aware of your health and safetyresponsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

To adopt a positive and reflective approachto personal and professional development.

To undertake core competencies for clinicalskills and specific training and to remain updated.

To work in conjunction with the educationteam to develop your practice

Support the wider team to ensure highstandards of care are delivered.

Has a genuine interest in making adifference, in palliative care with children and young adults.

Be committed toMartin Houses values Excellence, Respect, Integrity and Compassion

Nursing standards

To adhere to the law and adhere topractice in accordance with the NMC.

To accept responsibility for ensuringthe safe and correct administration of medicines.

Fullcompetence in clinical procedures as required

To share your skills and to helpsupport others in developing their skills.

All Martin House Employees are expectedto:

Uphold the values of Martin House andbehave in a professional manner at all times.

Value equality, diversity and inclusioncomply with relevant equality legislation.

Attend 1:1s with line manager, teammeetings and annual appraisals.

Take part in all relevant mandatorytraining and any other education and training considered necessary to carry outthe role.

Take responsibility for ones ownpersonal development.

Cooperate with colleagues, encourageand support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) andfoster a culture of respect and consideration at work.

Establish and maintain effectivecommunication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally andexternally.

Take responsibility for ones ownhealth and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work and complywith Health and Safety legislation.

Comply with information governancerequirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, in accordance with Professional codeof conduct and/or safeguarding procedures.

Work within all Martin House policiesand procedures.

Communicate a positive image of MartinHouse and protect its reputation.

Undertakeany other duties as reasonably required

This jobdescription reflects the core requirements of the post and will form the basisof performance appraisal. As duties and responsibilitieschange and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changesmade with consultation.

Care team nurseswill be required work in the community to support our children and families athome, and therefore will need drive a Martin House pool car and have access totheir own vehicle for business purpose to allow them to fulfil the remit oftheir role.

Martin House has a multi-professional; multi-skilledteam seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them. Becauseof this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task orrole

In order to provide a good standard of care at alltimes, all care team members will work a variety of shifts, including nightduty, weekends and bank holidays

SafeguardingChildren, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

MartinHouse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youngpeople and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share thiscommitment.

Equality Statement:

All employees willdemonstrate commitment to and actively promote Martin Houses commitment tovalue and respect equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of theirduties and working relationships.

Person Specification

Experience

• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Knowledge of current legislation relating to children and young people including best practice in safeguarding children
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems for documentation purpose
• Ability to document clear and concise details of care routines and practice
• An understanding of care practice within a palliative care service
• Evidenced ability to adopt a proactive approach to reporting and resolving health and safety issues
• Demonstrable commitment to maintaining own professional development
• Experience of working to recognised clinical/medical standards of care
• Professional experience of administering medicines in a care setting
• Proficiency with a range of IT systems
• Previous experience working with children with complex clinical needs
• Previous team nursing/management experience or experience of supporting students, or support workers

Attributes

• Outstanding care skills with a focus on empathy, compassion, and active listening.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with children, young people, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Diplomacy and advocacy skills in relation to children, young people, families, any other external agencies and within Martin House
• Ability to work within a palliative care environment.
• Positive attitude, proactive and flexible.
• Ability to meet set targets and work to deadlines.
• Enthusiastic approach to work with a genuine passion to see Martin House Childrens Hospice succeed in its strategic objectives.
• Ability to adapt and reprioritise at short notice based on the immediate needs of our young people and their families.
• Other essential requirements
• In order to carry out Hospice@Home, access to a car for business use and ability to drive Martin house Pool Cars is essential.
• As we work with children and adults at risk this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with child and adult barring
• Willing to undergo immunisation checks and immunisations where applicable
• Ability to provide evidence of right to work in the UK

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification such as childrens nurse, learning disability nurse
• Active NMC Registration with no restrictions on practice

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.

£37,710.09 to £45,067.05 a yearStarting salaries usually start at the bottom of the scale.