Job summaryThe Registered Nurse will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality respite care. The role includes leading and supporting junior staff, promoting safe and effective practice, and ensuring families receive compassionate, holistic, child-centred care. Benefits of joining our team are:
- Excellent work life balance
- Shift enhancements for weekends/nights/bank holiday shifts
- Personal Training Budget
- Paid Breaks
- Free on-site Parking
Main duties of the jobThe Registered Nurse will work as part of a team providing specialised respite and palliative care, advising and supporting junior staff and care assistants to facilitate high quality, individualised care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. They will provide a safe, caring, effective, responsive and well-led service to the families who access the hospice, to ensure that the children and families who access the service receive holistic family-centred care.
About usZoes Place Baby Hospice provides 24-hour short breaks, specialist palliative care and end-of-life support for children aged 0-6 years, with flexibility to support some children up to age 8. You will be part of a caring, skilled team that creates a safe, welcoming and child-friendly environment for children and families.
Make a meaningful difference to children and families every day.
Work in a supportive, values-led hospice environment.
Develop specialist skills through training, supervision and competency assessment.
Be part of a multidisciplinary team that values compassion, respect and high-quality care.
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
ExperienceEssential- Minimum of 1 years post-registration experience with experience of working in a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Desirable- Experience of working with children and families with complex needs and life-limiting/life-threatening illnesses.
QualificationsEssentialDesirable- Sound knowledge of the NMC Code and safe clinical practice
Skills Knowledges and CompetenciesEssential- 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- Experience supporting families through loss and bereavement
- Strong safeguarding knowledge relating to children and adults
AttributesEssential- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable- Able to manage sensitive and challenging situations with professionalism
- Compassionate, approachable, and professional manner
Other RequirementsEssential- Flexible to meet service needs, including days, nights, and weekends
Desirable- Maintains appropriate professional boundaries at all times
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
