Ward Sister/Charge Nurse INTERNAL SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

St Ann’s Hospice

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Job summary

An internal development opportunity has arisen as a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on the Inpatient Unit.

This is a 12-month secondment opportunity to cover for a period of maternity leave.

Have you got what it takes?

  • Are you able to demonstrate excellence in palliative care, with an interest in developing further?
  • Can you demonstrate an interest in developing your leadership skills?
  • You must be passionate about our patients and be committed to change and supporting the organization in delivering specialist palliative care to our patients.
  • Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Anns Hospice.

Main duties of the job

The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse plays a key role in its provision of specialist palliative and supportive care.

The role involves putting our patients and their families first and always going the extra mile to provide first class care.

The Ward Sister plays an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and has strong working relationships with other healthcare providers.

To work within the policy framework of the hospice supporting the team in ensuring that the aims and objectives are met.

To carry out clinical, managerial and educational duties in accordance with the hospice policy procedures and standards and the NMC code.

About us

At St Anns, theres one thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses. Were continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations.Youll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Contract: We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a Secondment for 12 months from April 2024 *Internal Only*

Salary: St Anns Band 6 £37,127- £42,618 per annum , pro rata Competency Based Framework

Working pattern: 23 - 37.5 hours per week

Based at: Cross site working at Heald Green and Little Hulton

Free Car Parking at both St Anns Sites

Dependent on their current role, the successful candidate may be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.

Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Closing Date: 29th February 2024

Interview Date: To be Confirmed

Date posted

14 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,127 to £42,618 a year Competency Based Framework

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0256-24-0008

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Ward Sister / Charge Nurse will:

  • Provide specialist palliative and supportive care.
  • Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct.
  • Be accountable for their actions and omissions in practice and be able to justify decisions made.
  • Ensure care is consistent with the 5 principles of the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice.
  • Provide an environment that supports infection control.
  • Provide clinical nurse leadership and act as a role model in the co-ordination and delivery of excellent nursing care.
  • Be fully responsible for clinical issues whilst on duty within the Inpatient Unit and in the absence of the ward manager.
  • Foster good working relationships and to effectively communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team, users of the service and other health care professionals working externally.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Ward Sister / Charge Nurse will:

  • Provide specialist palliative and supportive care.
  • Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct.
  • Be accountable for their actions and omissions in practice and be able to justify decisions made.
  • Ensure care is consistent with the 5 principles of the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice.
  • Provide an environment that supports infection control.
  • Provide clinical nurse leadership and act as a role model in the co-ordination and delivery of excellent nursing care.
  • Be fully responsible for clinical issues whilst on duty within the Inpatient Unit and in the absence of the ward manager.
  • Foster good working relationships and to effectively communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team, users of the service and other health care professionals working externally.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Ward Sister / Charge Nurse will have:
  • 1st level Registration or Diploma level.
  • 1st Level Registration with NMC.
  • Evidence of further accredited learning relevant to field of palliative care or long term conditions.
  • Accredited assessor qualification.
  • A 1st level degree or working towards this.
  • Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

The Ward Sister / Charge Nurse will be able to:

Essential

  • Demonstrate an interest in specialist Palliative care.
  • Use their own initiative.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Display a kind, emphatic and person centered approach.
  • Work as a team player.
  • Provide innovative solutions.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Ward Sister / Charge Nurse will have:
  • 1st level Registration or Diploma level.
  • 1st Level Registration with NMC.
  • Evidence of further accredited learning relevant to field of palliative care or long term conditions.
  • Accredited assessor qualification.
  • A 1st level degree or working towards this.
  • Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

The Ward Sister / Charge Nurse will be able to:

Essential

  • Demonstrate an interest in specialist Palliative care.
  • Use their own initiative.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Display a kind, emphatic and person centered approach.
  • Work as a team player.
  • Provide innovative solutions.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality.

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).

Additional information

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

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Louise Pinney

lpinney@sah.org.uk

01614983685

Date posted

14 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,127 to £42,618 a year Competency Based Framework

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0256-24-0008

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

Peel Lane

Worsley

Manchester

M28 0FE


St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


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