Paediatric Palliative Care Outreach Nurse Band 6 (Grade 4 Equivalent)

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's hospice organization in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated nurse to provide enhanced palliative care to children and their families. In this role, you'll coordinate care, engage with families, and ensure effective communication with the multidisciplinary team. We're looking for an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 nurse committed to making a positive difference in young lives. Join us to work in a supportive environment prioritizing the needs of children and families.

Benefits

Outstanding work environment

Specialist training programs

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Experienced Band 5 nurse ready to step up or Band 6 nurse looking for hospice experience.
• Commitment to making a difference in creative ways.
• Ability to work independently between different clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced palliative care and support to children and families.
• Coordinate care through effective communication with the MDT.
• Plan symptom management to improve care experiences.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organizational skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

Noah's Ark helps babies, children, young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families make the most of the special time they have together. The service operates across North and Central London, North West London, and Hertsmere.

Responsibilities

• You will provide enhanced palliative care and support to babies, children, young people, and their families.
• You will meet with families on referral through the Noah's Ark Team, providing continuity, consistency, and coordination of care through the MDT process and effective communication between the hospice, hospitals, and community palliative care teams.
• You will identify BCYP who may benefit from palliative care, promote effective care coordination and advance care planning, and plan symptom management to improve BCYP and family experience of care, establishing effective patient pathways and management of health care needs in the paediatric palliative population.
• You will form part of the Noah's Ark Clinical Team and the Louis Dundas Centre Paediatric Palliative Care Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital, working in partnership with other professionals involved in a baby, child or young person's care.
• You will attend a weekly MDT as part of the Louis Dundas Team, visit shared children who are inpatients at GOSH, join relevant GOSH ward rounds and provide updates for the Noah's Ark team.
• This role will enable increased training, experience and coordination between hospital, hospice and community palliative care resources in North Central and North West London, aiming to improve patient pathway and management of health care needs in the paediatric palliative population.
• The role will be employed and managed under Noah's Ark Children's Hospice, with a direct line manager and support from a multi-skilled team at The Ark. A mentor and an honorary contract from the Louis Dundas Centre will also be provided. Inductions and training will be delivered in both locations, with emphasis on Louis Dundas Centre (GOSH) training and foundation courses.

Qualifications

• Experienced Band 5 nurse ready to step up, or an experienced Band 6 nurse looking to use your skills in the hospice sector and willing to gain wider experience across different clinical environments.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills, with a commitment to making a difference in creative and demonstrable ways.
• Good IT skills and proficiency with a range of software systems.
• Flexibility, organisational skills and ability to work independently, including between two different bases and clinical environments.

Why Join Us

At the Ark we provide specialist care and nursing for babies, children and young people, supporting their full clinical, emotional, social and practical needs. We have created a space where children who are seriously unwell are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence. Rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, the charity has sustained growth over the last two years and we welcome high quality employees to join our success. Support is adapted for every child and offered wherever required – at their home, community or our state‑of‑the‑art children’s hospice building, The Ark, in Barnet.

EEO Statement

We are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all and guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.