Job Title Bank Staff Trained Nurse
Place of work Any location served by the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice
Reporting to Child’s named nurse
Responsible to Community Team Leader or Head of Care
General Description of post
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide physical emotional and recreational care of children with life limiting conditions and their families. The post holder will work flexibly alongside other members of the care team to respond to the individual needs of the child and family.
Care will be provided either in the child’s home, within “Treetops” or at any other appropriate location identified by the family.
The hours of work will be coordinated by the child’s named nurse and will be flexible to meet the needs of the family.
Key Responsibilities
1 Following appropriate training, provide physical emotional and recreational care for children and their families in accordance with an agreed plan of care.
2 To administer medications as prescribed by the General Practitioner in accordance with agreed policies on drug administration.
3 To work flexibly alongside families, acknowledging their expertise and allowing families to choose the level of involvement they require from the care team, working at all times in partnership with the child and family.
4 To have the ability to work without direct supervision whilst recognizing that the overall responsibility for the child’s care remains with the named nurse.
5 To report regularly to the child’s named nurse and to report immediately any untoward incidents occurring during an episode of care.
6 To record in the child’s care documentation an accurate account of care given.
7 To maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the child and family.
8 To adhere to the Trust’s policies procedures and guidelines at all times.
9 To promote the philosophy of the Donna Louise Trust beyond the establishment
Professional
1 To adhere to the NMC code of conduct at all times.
2 To take personal responsibility to ensure that their own practice is relevant and up to date.
3 To practice in accordance with the current policies and procedures of the Donna Louise Trust.
4 To maintain up-to-date registration with the UKCC.
5 To undertake an annual appraisal and performance review.
Administrative/Management
1 To identify any practice limitations and attend training programmes as directed by your manager.
2 To liaise closely along agreed lines of a communication with the coordinator regarding availability for work.
3 To keep an accurate record of all hours worked and submit claim forms at agreed times as required by the line manager.
4 To participate in group and individual clinical supervision to ensure that personal and team development needs are identified and met.
This job description is issued to give an overview of the key responsibilities attached to the post. It is not exhaustive list. It may be updated to reflect development within the trust and the changing demands of the post.
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