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Job overview

We’re looking for dynamic experienced Paediatric and Learning Disability Nurses to join our specialist 0- 25 children and young peoples respite and palliative care team.

We require experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Nursing children & young people
• Caring for children and young people with complex needs
• Care of children and young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Caring for young adults at transition stage
• Palliative & bereavement care

Based in Benfleet, South Essex, Little Havens Children’s Hospice provides care for children & young people registered with a GP in the county.  We are dedicated to looking after young people with life limiting conditions, many of whom have Special Educational Needs & Disabilities. We work with our community partners and focus on the individual needs of the children and families we care for.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we have redesigned our services and offer care in the home and in the hospice for 0–25-year old’s, focusing on their individual needs.

Join our multidisciplinary team and you will discover this is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality respite, symptom management, specialist palliative and end-of-life care, and bereavement support in beautiful surroundings.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for assessing and managing the needs of patients: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care, following clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct
• Ensure nursing care is delivered to the highest standard and reflects the needs of the patient
• Ensure that, as far as possible, family and / or carers are included in guiding the care provided and can deliver care where it is safe, and they wish to do so
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Liaise with other professionals working within primary and secondary care settings, regarding care when require
• Accountable for adhering to medicine management policies
• Always act as an advocate for the patients
• Provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate
• Assist medical staff in chaperoning patients, supporting discussions and management of their care
• Participate in the education of other professional and non-professional staff
• Be prepared to mentor students from educational establishments on clinical placements
• Work as part of a team supporting community hospice services
• To participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients, often involving specialist lifting and handling equipment
• Risk of exposure to bodily substances defined as hazardous
• Rigorous adherence to organisational infection prevention policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment

Working for our organisation

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.