Band 5 NursesNHS

Job summary

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is looking for compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses (RSCN, RNCB or RNLD) to join our exceptional care team in Loughborough.

As part of our specialist hospice team, you'll provide high-quality palliative, end of life and short break care to babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions, delivering truly family-centred care in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Main duties of the job

Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

To support the Band 6 Team Leader in planning and implementing care for children and young people within the hospice

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of children and young people in partnership with them and their parents/guardians

To provide excellent short break, palliative and end of life care at Rainbows in a family centred environment in conjunction with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

To ensure all procedures are carried out in accordance with local and national policies in force within the Hospice

To participate in standard setting, quality assurance and audit in order to maintain and promote high standards of care

To contribute positively to the establishment of good communication and relations between staff and take personal responsibility for adherence to the same

To ensure accurate and contemporaneous record keeping and observe confidentiality of such records at all times

To take personal and professional responsibility for administration, storage and return of all medications in accordance with Rainbows’ Policy and the NMC Code of Drug Administration

To involve children, young people and their families whenever possible in care planning and delivery

Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description

Job description

You will join our nursing team delivering symptom management, palliative and end of life care, and planned short breaks. Working alongside therapists, ACPs and other specialists, you will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for babies, children and young people.
• Deliver high-quality short break, palliative and end of life care.
• Support the Band 6 Team Leader and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safe medicines management.
• Promote high standards through quality assurance, audit and continuous improvement.
• Involve children, young people and families in care planning and delivery.

Further responsibilities can be found in the Job Description.

Requirements

• Qualified RSCN (Child Branch), RNCB or RNLD.
• Relevant post-registration experience or equivalent placement experience.
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs.
• High standards of clinical care and communication.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to support colleagues.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.

Further requirements can be found in the Person Specification.

For further information, please contact Zena Barratt, Lead Nurse Clinical Operations, at [email protected].

Benefits

In addition to Agenda for Change pay scales, we offer:

• NHS pension transfer opportunity.
• Shift enhancements for unsociable hours.
• Specialist training and development opportunities.
• 1:1 care for every baby, child and young person.
• Blue Light Card and Company Shop eligibility.
• Healthcare Cashback Plan and Life Assurance.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free parking, refreshments and wellbeing support.

To apply, please click Apply Now and complete the online application form. If you require an alternative application method or reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected].

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including five years' employment references.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged.

About us

Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-shortening conditions and terminal illnesses, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.