Job description

Job responsibilities

Tasks and Duties:

To provide ethical and medical management of children and young adults, with a wide range of life-limiting conditions, who are under the care of Martin House.

The doctors will cover the on-call service on a 1 in 6 rota. Out of hours on call is from home with an expectation to come into the hospice in the event of a significant medical problem such as symptom management and end of life care but much advice is by telephone and video call. On call runs from 5.00pm to 9.00am on weekdays. Weekends commence from 5.00pm on a Friday and run through until Monday at 9.00am. At weekends a visit to the hospice on Saturdays is usually required to deal with any issues relating to new admission from the Friday.

When on call, to be responsible for phone calls regarding patients under the care of Martin House who are currently in the community, or patients requiring a rapid referral to the hospice, although there is not an expectation to make home visits for these community patients.

To ensure, in conjunction with the rest of the medical team, that there is always sufficient medical cover for Martin House.

To work with patients and their families to complete advance care plans where appropriate and to parallel plan.

To provide advanced symptom management

To provide support for end of life decision making and end of life care in a CYP/family preferred place of death

To provide some clinical bereavement support (ongoing support is provided by the bereavement team)

To support research within the Hospice

To provide educational opportunities for the medical team and wider care team and provide supervision to the paediatricians in training at Martin House.

To participate in the multi-professional hospice clinical governance program.

To contribute to the delivery of the hospice operational plan.

To participate in education and to attend the monthly Doctors meeting which takes place in the evening alternating the first Tuesday and first Thursday of the month 7pm as part of the funded CPD time. This is usually over MS Teams.

Support visiting medical students or work experience students.

Support the Martin House Education Centre with teaching

To be responsible for maintaining and updating own professional practice by actively participating in reflective practice, appraisal, management and practice supervision and to be a full and willing participant in opportunities for learning.

Undertaking training to fulfil the requirements of medical professional bodies, or taking responsibility for maintaining a level of individual training and development to meet Martin Houses requirements.

To hold each member of the team in positive regard and to foster a culture of respect and consideration between all staff.

Any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Health & Safety

To be aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.

To report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents

To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

Personal development

To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.

To participate constructively in annual appraisal.

To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to remain updated.

To work in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and care for the children.

To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car. These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them. Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.

Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.

Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.

Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.

Take responsibility for ones own personal development.

Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.

Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.

Take responsibility for ones own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.

Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.

Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.On the GMC register with a licence to practise.
• 2.Demonstrate appropriate leadership behaviours, qualities
• 3.A significant level of paediatric or palliative care experience
• 4.Ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead an MDT meeting
• 5.Understand and implement audit and quality improvement activity
• 6.Keen to develop service provision

Desirable

• 1.MRCPCH or MRCGP
• 2.Participation in student teaching
• 3.Interest in research
• 4.Experience in both paediatric palliative care and young adult care

Experience

Essential

• 1.Excellent interpersonal skills.
• 2.Advanced symptom management skills
• 3.Competence in parallel planning and enhanced supportive care
• 4.Competence in organising and supporting rapid discharges at end of life
• 5.Evidence of writing advance care plans and symptom management plans
• 6.Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies.
• 7.Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision
• 8.Knowledge of the death and dying process and statutory regulations around the time of death
• Those without developed skills in these areas but a keen interest and willingness to learn will be considered and if appointed, supported to develop.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Martin House Children’s Hospice

Address

Grove Road

Clifford

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS23 6TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.martinhouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality, clinically effective and evidenced based nursing care and practice in accordance with Martin Houses policies and standard operating procedures.

To provide holistic 1 to 1 care, including activities such as play and recreation as well as attending to the child or young persons physical and emotional needs.

To act as Nurse in Charge or act as shift lead when required.

Pro-actively support the development of Care Team Members ensuring outstanding standards of care are delivered at all times.

Act as a Practice Assessor for student nurses.

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate end of life care plans to meet the diverse and individual needs of children, young people and families

Support children and young people to access community, social and leisure activities.

To contribute to assigned governance group including participation in audits, collecting and documenting feedback and research as required.

To pro-actively keep up to date with clinical competencies and e-learning as required.

Develop new clinical skills as appropriate.

Take accountability for own decision making including the delegation of tasks to others.

Undertake regular contact calls with assigned families to meet their specific needs.

To participate in general household activities when required, to support the running of the Hospice

To support children and young people in the Hydrotherapy pool as required

To plan and deliver Hospice at Home when and where required.

Undertake personal and professional reflective practice to support the revalidation process.

To ensure that care routines and practice are documented accurately and are clearly communicated.

To ensure accurate and contemporaneous record adhering to standards of confidentiality at all times.

To hold each member of the multi-disciplinary team in positive regard and to foster a culture of respect and consideration.

To work closely with the Care Team Leader on each shift and inform them of any issues that need resolving.

To undertake moving and handling techniques, including the use of hoists, pushing wheelchairs and clamping within vehicles.

Supporting children and young people in accessing planned community, social and leisure activities

Non-medical prescribers only: To undertake prescribing for children and young people with a range of palliative care needs, within your scope of competence, if authorised to do so.

Health & safety:

To be aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.

To report all accidents, incidents and untoward incidents as appropriate

To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

Personal development:

To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.

To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to remain updated.

To work in conjunction with the education team to develop your practice

Support the wider team to ensure high standards of care are delivered.

Has a genuine interest in making a difference, in palliative care with children and young adults.

Be committed to Martin Houses values Excellence, Respect, Integrity and Compassion

Nursing standards

To adhere to the law and adhere to practice in accordance with the NMC.

To accept responsibility for ensuring the safe and correct administration of medicines.

Full competence in clinical procedures as required

To share your skills and to help support others in developing their skills.

All Martin House Employees are expected to:

Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.

Value equality, diversity and inclusion comply with relevant equality legislation.

Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.

Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.

Take responsibility for ones own personal development.

Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.

Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.

Take responsibility for ones own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work and comply with Health and Safety legislation.

Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.

Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.

Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Undertake any other duties as reasonably required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a care setting, preferably with children and young adults
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Knowledge of current legislation relating to children and young people including best practice in safeguarding children
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems for documentation purpose
• Ability to document clear and concise details of care routines and practice
• An understanding of care practice within a palliative care service
• Evidenced ability to adopt a proactive approach to reporting and resolving health and safety issues
• Demonstrable commitment to maintaining own professional development
• Experience of working to recognised clinical/medical standards of care
• Professional experience of administering medicines in a care setting
• Proficiency with a range of IT systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in a palliative care setting
• Demonstration of nursing children with life limiting conditions, including children with special educational needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing qualification such as childrens nurse, learning disability nurse

Other

Essential

• Outstanding care skills with a focus on empathy, compassion, and active listening.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with children, young people, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Diplomacy and advocacy skills in relation to children, young people, families, any other external agencies and within Martin House
• Ability to work within a palliative care environment.
• Positive attitude, proactive and flexible.
• Ability to meet set targets and work to deadlines.
• Enthusiastic approach to work with a genuine passion to see Martin House Childrens Hospice succeed in its strategic objectives.
• Ability to adapt and reprioritise at short notice based on the immediate needs of our young people and their families.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Martin House Children’s Hospice

Address

Grove Road

Clifford

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS23 6TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.martinhouse.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)