We are looking for an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 Nurse for a fixed term contract for a 12 month period to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional care. As a Registered Nurse you will be working alongside a supportive team of nurses, allied professionals, students, and volunteers in a place where the children and the families are held at the centre of our service.
We run a combination of short and long shifts; early, day, late, and night working is required to accommodate a 24/7 service.
Main duties of the job
Time is precious, we are in the privileged position of giving Nurses the time to deliver holistic one-to-one care to children and families, throughout their palliative care journey. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing respite, palliative, and bereavement care and support to children with life-limiting conditions. You will be based on beautiful grounds close to Oxford city centre: our hospice is a place of laughter, play, and real connection, with an atmosphere that's both supportive and inclusive. Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but will help transform the lives of our patients. About us
Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford that aspires to become a centre of clinical excellence for providing palliative, respite, end-of-life, and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families. We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate, and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others. The Helen House Care Team is a unique and vibrant blend of nurses and carers, all of whom share an authentic passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care to patients and their families. Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House is required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community. Job responsibilities
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a high standard of holistic care and support to children and young people from 0-18, and their families. To manage shifts providing leadership to the team, ensuring that all care is delivered in accordance with HDH policies and procedures. To lead and support junior members of staff, students, and volunteers, including carrying out staff 1-to-1s and appraisals. To support and deputise for the Clinical Leads when required. To contribute to the planning and provision of training and sharing of knowledge within the organisation, in collaboration with the Learning & Development Team. To support a 24-7 care service consisting of a variety of shifts, including earlies, days, lates, nights, and weekends. Person Specification
Experience
Post-registration experience of: palliative care of children/adults OR working with children with complex health needs OR care of children/adults with disabilities. Experience of managing a group of staff or team; being able to lead, manage, delegate, and prioritise to ensure safety. Experience of managing staff including appraisal. Experience of effective collaborative working with professionals from other agencies and disciplines. Experience and good understanding of clinical supervision and reflective practice. Qualifications
RSCN/RN Child/RNLD/RN. Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Teaching/Mentoring qualification, Practice Assessor experience. Palliative care course. Skills
Able to use skills, knowledge, and experience to care for children, young people, and families, based on individual needs. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the key issues of caring for children with life-limiting conditions. Excellent communication skills. Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to manage own time and workload effectively. Ability to support and supervise junior staff. Understanding of the impact on the child or young person living with a life-limiting illness and on their families. Good understanding of safeguarding children's policies and procedures. Safeguarding experience including Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked after Children. Knowledge of vulnerable young adults safeguarding procedures (DOLS, MCA etc). An understanding of Clinical Governance and Care Quality Commission standards. Ability to cope with difficult/stressful situations and prioritise and cope with competing pressures. Ability to work shifts to cover a 24hr service, to work flexibly and adapt to changing service needs. Enhanced communication skills including Makaton, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), PECS. 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.
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Time is precious, we are in the privileged position of giving Nurses the time to deliver holistic one-to-one care to children and families, throughout their palliative care journey. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing respite, palliative, and bereavement care and support to children with life-limiting conditions. You will be based on beautiful grounds close to Oxford city centre: our hospice is a place of laughter, play, and real connection, with an atmosphere that's both supportive and inclusive. Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but will help transform the lives of our patients. About us
Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford that aspires to become a centre of clinical excellence for providing palliative, respite, end-of-life, and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families. We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate, and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others. The Helen House Care Team is a unique and vibrant blend of nurses and carers, all of whom share an authentic passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care to patients and their families. Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House is required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community. Job responsibilities
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a high standard of holistic care and support to children and young people from 0-18, and their families. To manage shifts providing leadership to the team, ensuring that all care is delivered in accordance with HDH policies and procedures. To lead and support junior members of staff, students, and volunteers, including carrying out staff 1-to-1s and appraisals. To support and deputise for the Clinical Leads when required. To contribute to the planning and provision of training and sharing of knowledge within the organisation, in collaboration with the Learning & Development Team. To support a 24-7 care service consisting of a variety of shifts, including earlies, days, lates, nights, and weekends. Person Specification
Experience
Post-registration experience of: palliative care of children/adults OR working with children with complex health needs OR care of children/adults with disabilities. Experience of managing a group of staff or team; being able to lead, manage, delegate, and prioritise to ensure safety. Experience of managing staff including appraisal. Experience of effective collaborative working with professionals from other agencies and disciplines. Experience and good understanding of clinical supervision and reflective practice. Qualifications
RSCN/RN Child/RNLD/RN. Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Teaching/Mentoring qualification, Practice Assessor experience. Palliative care course. Skills
Able to use skills, knowledge, and experience to care for children, young people, and families, based on individual needs. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the key issues of caring for children with life-limiting conditions. Excellent communication skills. Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to manage own time and workload effectively. Ability to support and supervise junior staff. Understanding of the impact on the child or young person living with a life-limiting illness and on their families. Good understanding of safeguarding children's policies and procedures. Safeguarding experience including Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked after Children. Knowledge of vulnerable young adults safeguarding procedures (DOLS, MCA etc). An understanding of Clinical Governance and Care Quality Commission standards. Ability to cope with difficult/stressful situations and prioritise and cope with competing pressures. Ability to work shifts to cover a 24hr service, to work flexibly and adapt to changing service needs. Enhanced communication skills including Makaton, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), PECS. 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.
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