Senior Registered Nurse - Community

NHS; Eltham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the UK is hiring an experienced B6 nurse for their community team. The role involves providing holistic nursing care and support for children with life-limiting conditions, emphasizing communication and teamwork. Candidates should have extensive experience in paediatric palliative care and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This position requires a Registered Nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council Registers and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate close alignment to all values of Demelza.
• Registered Nurse on subpart 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Registers.
• Childrens Nurse, Adult Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse.
• Strong knowledge of clinical skills in paediatric nursing.
• Experience of working with children and/or young people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care and support to children with life-limiting conditions.
• Take the lead as Nurse in Charge when needed.
• Safeguard children and young people accessing services.
• Collaborate with other services for best outcomes.

Skills

Paediatric palliative care nursing experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Holistic nursing care

Education

Registered Nurse

Level 6 of the National Qualifications Framework

Degree Masters level module in relevant subject

Job description

We are currently expanding the community team at SEL, and have an opportunity for an experienced B6 nurse to join the team.

Main duties of the job

You will need to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle. We are looking for a nurse who has extensive paediatric palliative care nursing experience, is flexible and demonstrates excellent communication skills and a strong professional approach. You will need to be a good team player, whilst also being able to work autonomously and manage your own caseload. The role can be very varied, and will involve teaching, problem solving and care delivery.

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

To provide holistic nursing care and support to children and young people with lifelimiting/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/youngperson and their family. To take the lead as the Nurse in Charge and participate in the on‑call rota. Deputise in the absence of the Team Leader or Lead Nurse. 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Undertaken Practice Educator and Assessor Preparation training or be prepared to work towards
• 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
• 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

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.