Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Springhill Hospice
Specialist Palliative Care Team covering Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale.
We
are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual. The ideal
candidate will have a minimum of five years post-registration experience with
previous experience working as a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse, although we
are willing to consider the right candidate with experience of palliative care
patients in a non-palliative care specialist setting.
The
successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist
palliative care and end of life care to patients and families.
Development
opportunities
For
an application pack please email recruitment@springhill.org.uk
Main duties of the job
Work
within the policy framework of Springhill Hospice in its provision of
specialist palliative and supportive care, by supporting the team in ensuring
that the clinical aims and objectives of the organisation are met.
The
post holder will be experienced as a specialist palliative care nurse, and have
a role in the co-ordination and day to day management of the service in order
to ensure a consistently high standard of service provision.
Establish
and maintain good working relationships and communicate with members of the
multi-disciplinary team, other healthcare professionals and users of the
service to ensure the delivery of high standards of effective specialist
palliative and supportive care.
Actively
participate in the assessment, planning and delivery of a consistently high
standard of specialist palliative and supportive care. Ability to organise,
prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively.
To
support the Community Service Manager by taking the lead in the use of Adastra/I
Care/Documentation and any new initiatives.
Liaising with nursing staff, in particular Hospice at Home.
Act
in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
Although
this job description is comprehensive, you may be required to undertake other
duties as assigned by your Manager.
About us
This role is based within the Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale.
Springhill
Hospice provides the following palliative care services to the local adult
population who are suffering from the effects of life-limiting and terminal
illnesses:
A 16-bed Inpatient
unit providing 24-hour medical and nursing care.
Hospice at
Home Service - supports people who
want to end their days in their own home by providing the support and symptom
management they need to be able to do so.
A Day
Therapies Centre for up to 16 patients, 4-days-a-week, offering
complementary therapies (e.g. reflexology, aromatherapy and massage);
creative and beauty therapies, social activities and clinical support.
Community
Service - provides specialist
palliative care and support to patients and families in their own homes
A 24-hour Palliative
Care Advice Line for patients, families, carers and health professionals.
Bereavement Support for relatives following loss.
Counselling
Services for patients, carers and
relatives, provided by a qualified therapist.
An Education
Unit - an in-house training facility for hospice staff and local health and
social care professionals, with the main focus of training being on the
Springhill Palliative Care Education Passport' (SPCEP) which ensures that core
palliative care skills are taught to all grades of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work
within the policy framework of Springhill Hospice in its provision of
specialist palliative and supportive care, by supporting the team in ensuring
that the clinical aims and objectives of the organisation are met.
The
post holder will be experienced as a specialist palliative care nurse, and have
a role in the co-ordination and day to day management of the service in order
to ensure a consistently high standard of service provision.
Establish
and maintain good working relationships and communicate with members of the
multi-disciplinary team, other healthcare professionals and users of the
service to ensure the delivery of high standards of effective specialist
palliative and supportive care.
Actively
participate in the assessment, planning and delivery of a consistently high
standard of specialist palliative and supportive care. Ability to organise,
prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively.
To
support the Community Service Manager by taking the lead in the use of Adastra/I
Care/Documentation and any new initiatives.
Liaising with nursing staff, in particular Hospice at Home.
Act
in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
Although
this job description is comprehensive, you may be required to undertake other
duties as assigned by your Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work
within the policy framework of Springhill Hospice in its provision of
specialist palliative and supportive care, by supporting the team in ensuring
that the clinical aims and objectives of the organisation are met.
The
post holder will be experienced as a specialist palliative care nurse, and have
a role in the co-ordination and day to day management of the service in order
to ensure a consistently high standard of service provision.
Establish
and maintain good working relationships and communicate with members of the
multi-disciplinary team, other healthcare professionals and users of the
service to ensure the delivery of high standards of effective specialist
palliative and supportive care.
Actively
participate in the assessment, planning and delivery of a consistently high
standard of specialist palliative and supportive care. Ability to organise,
prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively.
To
support the Community Service Manager by taking the lead in the use of Adastra/I
Care/Documentation and any new initiatives.
Liaising with nursing staff, in particular Hospice at Home.
Act
in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
Although
this job description is comprehensive, you may be required to undertake other
duties as assigned by your Manager.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- BAND 6B
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Car Owner/driver.
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 6B
- Registered nurse (level 1) with a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience.
- First level degree or undertaking degree pathway.
- Qualification in palliative care (or currently undertaking).
- Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to undertake further study in palliative care.
- Advanced Communication Skills (or currently undertaking).
- Band 7A (In addition)
- Independent prescribing qualification.
Desirable
- Band 6B
- Diploma/degree in palliative care.
- Teaching qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- BAND 6B
- Ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Teaching, assessment and presentation skills.
- IT literate.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Ability to establish and maintain close effective working relationships with external agencies involved in the community care of patients and their families.
- BAND 7A (In Addition)
- Organisational and management skills
- Ability to expertly use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively
- Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
Desirable
- BAND 6B
- Knowledge and experience of audit and quality monitoring systems.
- BAND 7A (In addition)
- Leadership in a uni-professional team.
- Ability to pass on knowledge and skills to others in both formal and informal environments.
Experience
Essential
- BAND 6B
- Previous experience of working with patient with palliative care needs.
- Knowledge and experience of SPC community services for patients and families.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
- BAND 7A (In addition)
- Extensive clinical experience in Palliative and End of Life care working at a band 7 level.
- Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- BAND 6B
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Car Owner/driver.
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 6B
- Registered nurse (level 1) with a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience.
- First level degree or undertaking degree pathway.
- Qualification in palliative care (or currently undertaking).
- Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to undertake further study in palliative care.
- Advanced Communication Skills (or currently undertaking).
- Band 7A (In addition)
- Independent prescribing qualification.
Desirable
- Band 6B
- Diploma/degree in palliative care.
- Teaching qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- BAND 6B
- Ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Teaching, assessment and presentation skills.
- IT literate.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Ability to establish and maintain close effective working relationships with external agencies involved in the community care of patients and their families.
- BAND 7A (In Addition)
- Organisational and management skills
- Ability to expertly use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and to manage time effectively
- Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances
Desirable
- BAND 6B
- Knowledge and experience of audit and quality monitoring systems.
- BAND 7A (In addition)
- Leadership in a uni-professional team.
- Ability to pass on knowledge and skills to others in both formal and informal environments.
Experience
Essential
- BAND 6B
- Previous experience of working with patient with palliative care needs.
- Knowledge and experience of SPC community services for patients and families.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
- BAND 7A (In addition)
- Extensive clinical experience in Palliative and End of Life care working at a band 7 level.
- Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others.
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
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).
