Junior Clinical Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Woodford Green, IG8 9LB |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0186-26-0002 |
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The Band 6 Junior Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an experienced childrens nurse who provides high-quality, specialist clinical care to children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families. Working under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7), the post holder plays a key role in end-of-life care, crisis response, anticipatory planning and symptom management, across hospice, home and community settings. The role has a strong clinical focus, contributing specialist assessment, care coordination and clinical decision-making, while supporting continuity of care and preventing avoidable hospital admissions. The post holder will contribute to the on-call rota as required and act as a specialist clinical resource to families and the wider multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities 1. Specialist Clinical Practice Deliver high-quality specialist nursing care to children and young people with complex, life-limiting or life-threatening conditions Undertake holistic assessments, identifying clinical, emotional and psychosocial needs Provide skilled symptom management, including pain, respiratory distress, seizures and end-of-life care Support families to care for their child safely at home, including anticipatory guidance and crisis prevention Contribute to advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making in partnership with families and MDT colleagues 2. Care Coordination and Case Management Act as a key clinical contact for a defined caseload of children and families Coordinate care across hospice, hospital, community and social care services Liaise closely with acute paediatric teams, community nursing, GPs and specialist services Support safe hospital discharge and step-down care Ensure care plans are clearly documented, shared and regularly reviewed 3. End-of-Life and Crisis Response Participate in the delivery of responsive end-of-life and crisis nursing support Contribute to the on-call rota in line with service requirements Provide timely clinical assessment and intervention to prevent deterioration where possible Support families during periods of acute distress with compassionate, skilled care 4. Quality, Safety and Governance Practice in accordance with Haven House policies, procedures and clinical guidelines Contribute to incident reporting, reflective practice and learning Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activity Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records Escalate clinical concerns appropriately to the Senior CNS or nurse in charge 5. Professional Role and Development Act as a role model for excellent clinical practice and professional behaviour Support junior staff and students through informal supervision and clinical guidance Participate in mandatory training, safeguarding supervision and clinical supervision Maintain professional registration and ongoing professional development Professional Responsibilities Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics Maintain confidentiality in line with data protection and Caldicott principles Promote equality, dignity and respect for children, families and colleagues Uphold Haven House values at all times General Requirements To attend staff meetings, training and supervision as required To participate in safeguarding supervision every quarter To work flexibly across hospice and community settings To support service delivery during periods of increased demand To behave at all times in line with Haven House values and behaviours To attend staff meetings, training and supervision as required To uphold privacy, dignity and respect for children, families and colleagues To actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance process. Haven House is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is our aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, and nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Haven House is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Haven House to fulfil these obligations, policies and codes of good practice. Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.