Registered Nurse (Children's and​/or Learning Disability

Registered Nurse (Children's and/or Learning Disability

Purpose of the Role As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will deliver compassionate, person-centred and evidence based palliative care to children, young people patients, their families and carers. You will help us achieve our vision of excellence in specialist palliative care, acting as a role model and supporting colleagues to maintain the highest standards of practice.

• Being an Accountable Professional
  • Work in full accordance with The NMC Code and maintain all professional registration requirements.
  • Apply relevant legal, ethical and governance frameworks to ensure safe, compliant practice.
  • Use and interpret research to inform and enhance clinical decision making.
  • Communicate confidently and sensitively with patients, families, colleagues and external partners.
  • Build and maintain therapeutic, professional relationships.
  • Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records using appropriate digital systems.
  • Engage in reflective practice, supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
  • Use skilled communication and strength based approaches to support people in making informed choices about their care.
  • Provide clear, accessible information about illness, treatment options, care planning and endoflife decisions.
  • Uphold best practice in infection prevention and control.
• Assessing Needs and Planning Care
  • Assess the holistic needs of patients and families at end of life, including preferences for care and treatment.
  • Develop personalised, evidence based care plans with clear goals.
  • Work collaboratively with patients and families to review, evaluate and adapt care plans.
  • Assess mental capacity and apply relevant legislation when supporting decision making.
  • Identify safeguarding concerns and act promptly to protect vulnerable individuals.
• Providing and Evaluating Care
  • Deliver compassionate, person-centred care that prioritises dignity, comfort, privacy and safety.
  • Provide high quality endoflife care, including support for the dying person, their family, and the bereaved.
  • Safely administer and optimise medicines in line with national and local policy.
  • Coordinate safe discharge or transfer between care settings.
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of care delivered by yourself and others.
• Leading and Managing Nursing Care
  • Understand and utilise the skills and scope of all members of the clinical team.
  • Lead and manage the care of a defined group of patients, prioritising, delegating and coordinating effectively.
  • Support the education, supervision and assessment of students and colleagues.
  • Provide constructive feedback, promote reflective practice and contribute to a positive learning environment.
  • Use digital systems responsibly to access, share and record information.
• Improving Safety and Quality
  • Apply health and safety legislation to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Recognise risks to care quality, including staffing and skill mix, and elevate concerns appropriately.
  • Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development.
  • Report and reflect on incidents, near misses and adverse events to support learning and improvement.
  • Demonstrate resilience and support others in managing uncertainty and emotional demands.
• Coordinating Care
  • Work collaboratively across sectors and agencies to ensure seamless, person-centred care.
  • Support individuals with complex needs to maintain independence and avoid unnecessary interventions.
  • Advocate for people who are vulnerable or have disabilities, ensuring equitable access to care.
  • Make reasonable adjustments to assessment, planning and delivery of care.

• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
• Duties may evolve in line with service needs and professional development.
• Flexibility in working hours is essential.
• All staff are expected to uphold our Hospice values:
  Caring, Respect, Innovative & Inclusive.