Alexanders Nurse

Working as part of the Alexanders Care Team this post is to provide holistic care and support to children with a life threatening and life limiting condition [LT/LL] and their families across the geographical area supported by Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service. The post will involve a flexible, needs led approach to care delivery, contributing to a 24/7 rota by the Alexanders Care Team. The post holder will assess children and families and identify the need for short break respite provision, palliative and end of life care in the childs home or other community setting and in the hospice, working both autonomously and in collaboration with other agencies.

Clinical

1. Holds own defined caseload and Works flexibly to support 24/7 rotas, emergency and end of life care. 2. Communicates complex, sensitive information effectively and empathetically to patients and relatives, managing difficult situations and maintains the highest standards when communicating with children, families and the wider public. 3. Completes and maintains up to date records in line with principles of best practice. 4. Actively manages assessment, evaluation and the delivery of care, promoting all elements of high quality care planning. 5. Leads on developing the health component of the care package for the family working with other agencies to develop a holistic package. 6. Supports families throughout the care pathway including initial diagnosis and discharge planning form hospital to community. 7. Works flexibly to plan appropriate intervention where there may be escalation of symptoms or family difficulties and offers support to families as needed. 8. Checks and administers medication to children in their own home in line with ADCHS Medicines Management policy. 9. Works as an expert practitioner in palliative care acting as a resource for other healthcare professionals. 10. Assumes a central role in problem solving and service co-ordination to ensure patients and carers receive high standards of seamless quality care. 11. Works with non-specialist interdisciplinary practitioners to complement their care, and the quality of the service provided. 12. Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings. 13. Acts on clinical incidents pertinent to area, to reduce clinical risk. 14. Is familiar with ADCHS safeguarding policy and report any concerns accordingly. Please refer to the attached job description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.