Are you looking for a new challenge and wanting to develop your clinical and leadership skills within the specialised area of paediatric palliative care? Are you looking for a role which enables you to provide 1:1 care to amazing children and their families and an opportunity to make a difference?

Job responsibilities

Take charge on each clinical shift within a nurse led unit ensuring that staff are supported with and competent to carry out their workload.

Lead by example, role modelling high standards that reflect best practice guidelines, organisational policies and the hospice values.

Ensure good time management and punctuality and maintain a professional appearance at all times.

There is an on-call element to this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with minimum of 1 years post-registration clinical experience

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of the NMC Code and safe clinical practice
• Experience delivering palliative and end-of-life care

Skills Knowledges and Competencies

Essential

• Professional, motivated, and conscientious approach
• Able to work independently, use initiative, and make sound decisions
• Strong teamworking skills and commitment to continuous professional development

Desirable

• Strong safeguarding knowledge relating to children and adults
• Experience supporting families through loss and bereavement

Attributes

Essential

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Always maintains appropriate professional boundaries

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexible to meet service needs, including days, nights, and weekends

Desirable

• Always maintains appropriate professional boundaries