Hospice Nurse

Designed by families, for families, The Ark was opened in September 2019 by the Mayor of London. The grounds offer wheelchair accessible outdoor experiences, including a Woodland Walk through a 7-acre nature reserve, a hydrotherapy pool and overnight suites for families to be close to their loved ones. At The Ark we are able to provide Specialist Care and Nursing for babies, children and young people, supporting their full clinical, emotional, social and practical needs.

We have created a space where children who are seriously unwell are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence. Rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, the charity has had a sustained period of growth over the last two years and we are looking for high quality employees to come and be a part of that success. Our expert staff and trained volunteers provide clinical, emotional and practical support for families across North and Central London and Herts Valley. We carefully adapt our support for every child and offer it wherever it is required - whether in their home, their community or at our state-of-the-art children's hospice building, The Ark, in Barnet., 1. Ability to provide high quality, effective patient care in The Ark, children's homes or the
community.
2. Plan and review quality care in conjunction with parents, children and young people to
ensure safety.
3. Act as an advocate for the child and their family.
4. Ensure fun is at the heart of the care we provide.
5. Ensure sensitivity, compassion and confidentiality are always paramount.
6. Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure staff, babies, children, young
people and family members are safe whilst under our care.
7. Promote a high level of communication using a variety of forms to keep all relevant people
involved.
8. Ensure a high level of professional documentation and record keeping using electronic and
paper systems where required.
9. Administer medications according to Noah's Ark policies and procedures.
10. Maintain the nutritional status of all babies, children and young people according to their
needs.
11. Maintain clinical skills and the knowledge necessary to provide holistic evidence-based care,
and be open to developing new clinical skills where appropriate.

GOVERNANCE

1. To actively identify, report and be involved in the incident process within Noah's Ark,
promoting a blame free, learning and supportive culture.
2. To actively manage and promote effective use of resources and staff.
3. To work in accordance with the NMC professional code of conduct.
4. To participate in audits, collect and document service user feedback and research as
required.

TRAINING

1. Identification of learning need and professional development.
2. Deliver high quality and effective training to other members of staff and family members.
3. Complete all mandatory training and clinical training to support the role.
4. Employees are required to attend and complete mandatory and other training as required
by their role and within training expiry time frames.
5. Employees must take the initiative to actively seek out training updates required for their
role.
6. As appropriate to take part in supporting the of training colleagues, families and others.

You will be an experienced or senior Band 5 nurse looking to use and develop your skills in the
hospice sector. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills, be creative and want to make a positive
difference to the charity.

At Noah's Ark Children's Hospice we need paediatric nurses to help babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell make the most of every day. We're looking for nurses who want to spend more time with the children they look after. You'll be based in The Ark - a stunning new building, set in a north London nature reserve. It's a place of laughter, play and real connection, with an atmosphere that's both supportive and inclusive.

With talented individuals who share our passion to improve the lives of seriously unwell children and their families, we're changing the landscape for paediatric palliative care in north and central London, as well as Herts Valley. As part of our Specialist Care Team, you will care for children who are staying with us at The Ark and those visiting us for day care. Providing families with choice is central to Noah's Ark's care model, so you will also support children in their family homes and in community-settings.

1. Noah's Ark Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children,
young
people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
2. All employees will demonstrate commitment to and actively promote Noah's Ark's
commitment to value and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their duties and
working relationships.
3. All employees are required to participate in staff performance reviews and supervision and to
make all reasonable efforts to attend training and staff development as identified and agreed.
4. You will be expected to comply with Health and Safety, Fire and Infection Control regulations
and Hospice policies.
5. Confidentiality: Protect patient data and follow our Confidentiality policies & procedures at all
times, both during employment and after the termination of employment.
6. Model the charity's values of Kindness, Excellence and Courage.