Care Team Nurse

provide high quality, clinically effective and evidenced based nursing care and

practice in accordance with Martin Houses policies and standard operating

procedures.

To provide holistic 1 to 1 care,

including activities such as play and recreation as well as attending to the

child or young persons physical and emotional needs.

To act as Nurse in Charge or act as

shift lead when required.

Pro-actively support the development of

Care Team Members ensuring outstanding standards of care are delivered at all

times.

Act as a Practice Assessor for student

nurses.

medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety

protocols and best practices.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate end of

life care plans to meet the diverse and individual needs of children, young

people and families

Support children and young people to access

community, social and leisure activities.

contribute to assigned governance group including participation in audits,

collecting and documenting feedback and research as required.

To pro-actively keep up to date with clinical

competencies and e-learning as required.

Develop new clinical skills as appropriate.

Take accountability for own decision making including

the delegation of tasks to others.

Undertake regular contact calls with assigned

families to meet their specific needs.

provide high quality, clinically effective and evidenced based nursing care and

practice in accordance with Martin Houses policies and standard operating

procedures.

To provide holistic 1 to 1 care,

including activities such as play and recreation as well as attending to the

child or young persons physical and emotional needs.

To act as Nurse in Charge or act as

shift lead when required.

Pro-actively support the development of

Care Team Members ensuring outstanding standards of care are delivered at all

times.

Act as a Practice Assessor for student

nurses.

medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety

protocols and best practices.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate end of

life care plans to meet the diverse and individual needs of children, young

people and families

Support children and young people to access

community, social and leisure activities.

contribute to assigned governance group including participation in audits,

collecting and documenting feedback and research as required.

To pro-actively keep up to date with clinical

competencies and e-learning as required.

Develop new clinical skills as appropriate.

Take accountability for own decision making including

the delegation of tasks to others.

Undertake regular contact calls with assigned

families to meet their specific needs.

To participate in general household activities when

required, to support the running of the Hospice

To support children and young people in the

Hydrotherapy pool as required

To plan and deliver Hospice at Home when and

where required.

Undertake personal and professional

reflective practice to support the revalidation process.

To ensure that care routines and

practice are documented accurately and are clearly communicated.

To ensure accurate and contemporaneous

record adhering to standards of confidentiality at all times.

To hold each member of the multi-disciplinary team in positive

regard and to foster a culture of respect and consideration.

To work closely with the Care Team Leader

on each shift and inform them of any issues that need resolving.

undertake moving and handling techniques, including the use of hoists, pushing

wheelchairs and clamping within vehicles.

children and young people in accessing planned community, social and leisure

activities

Non-medical prescribers only: To

undertake prescribing for children and young people with a range of palliative

care needs, within your scope of competence, if authorised to do so.

To be aware of the safety needs of the

children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety

approach to all times.

To report all accidents, incidents and

untoward incidents as appropriate

To be aware of your health and safety

responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

To adopt a positive and reflective approach

to personal and professional development.

To undertake core competencies for clinical

skills and specific training and to remain updated.

To work in conjunction with the education

team to develop your practice

Support the wider team to ensure high

standards of care are delivered.

Has a genuine interest in making a

difference, in palliative care with children and young adults.

Be committed to

Martin Houses values Excellence, Respect, Integrity and Compassion

Nursing standards

To adhere to the law and adhere to

practice in accordance with the NMC.

To accept responsibility for ensuring

the safe and correct administration of medicines.

Full

competence in clinical procedures as required

To share your skills and to help

support others in developing their skills.

Uphold the values of Martin House and

behave in a professional manner at all times.

Value equality, diversity and inclusion

comply with relevant equality legislation.

Attend 1:1s with line manager, team

meetings and annual appraisals.

Take part in all relevant mandatory

training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out

Take responsibility for ones own

personal development.

Cooperate with colleagues, encourage

and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and

foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.

Establish and maintain effective

communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and

externally.

Take responsibility for ones own

health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work and comply

with Health and Safety legislation.

Comply with information governance

requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.

Work within all Martin House policies

and procedures.

Communicate a positive image of Martin

House and protect its reputation.

Undertake

any other duties as reasonably required

provide high quality, clinically effective and evidenced based nursing care and

practice in accordance with Martin Houses policies and standard operating

procedures.

To provide holistic 1 to 1 care,

including activities such as play and recreation as well as attending to the

child or young persons physical and emotional needs.

To act as Nurse in Charge or act as

shift lead when required.

Pro-actively support the development of

Care Team Members ensuring outstanding standards of care are delivered at all

times.

Act as a Practice Assessor for student

nurses.

medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety

protocols and best practices.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate end of

life care plans to meet the diverse and individual needs of children, young

people and families

Support children and young people to access

community, social and leisure activities.

contribute to assigned governance group including participation in audits,

collecting and documenting feedback and research as required.

To pro-actively keep up to date with clinical

competencies and e-learning as required.

Develop new clinical skills as appropriate.

Take accountability for own decision making including

the delegation of tasks to others.

Undertake regular contact calls with assigned

families to meet their specific needs.

Experience

Qualifications

Essential: - Nursing qualification such as childrens nurse, learning disability nurse

Other