Staff Nurse

Job responsibilities

Band 5 Staff Nurse

Bolton Hospices consultant-led team of doctors, nurses and other professional staff, provide expert care and support for local people with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families, in the hospice and at home. We not only take care of patients' physical needs, we consider their emotional, spiritual and social needs too. And we support families and close friends, both during illness and in bereavement.

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurse to work within the Inpatient Unit at Bolton Hospice. This will be an exciting and rewarding opportunity for anyone wishing to further develop their nursing skills and knowledge within specialist palliative care.

Salary £28,407 - £30,639 WTE

(Unsocial hours enhancements paid in addition to basic salary)

23 37.5 hours per week (negotiable)

The role covers a 7 day service and will therefore include weekends.

The Role

As a Staff Nurse working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will support patients with complex clinical needs and provide hands-on, person-centred care. Our staff strive to provide the highest quality of service for our patients and their families and carers, through a collaborative team approach. As Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for advising and supporting staff, therefore you will need to able to demonstrate a high level of competence in the specialty.

What you need:

To apply, you must be a Registered General Nurse, who is enthusiastic and flexible with a passion for specialist palliative and end of life care. A recognised post-registration palliative care qualification is desirable, although you will be fully supported in the role if you have limited or no experience with the specialty. You will have access to a range of training and development opportunities and be welcomed as a valued member of an experienced and supportive team.

Why Bolton Hospice?

We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternity package, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, subsidised meals and excellent training opportunities. We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 7th October 2024

Schedule for interviews - TBC

For the full details, and to apply, please visit www.boltonhospice.org.uk/jobs

For an informal discussion about the role and working for Bolton Hospice, please email a request to recruitment@boltonhospice.org and a member of the clinical team will be in touch.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage risk effectively
• Ability to plan personal and professional development of self and others
• Computer literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Punctual, reliable and flexible
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Numeracy skills

Desirable

• Communication skills training
• Clinical credibility within the sphere of palliative care

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to work proactively, independently and on own initiative
• Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle for business use subject to the Equality Act 2010.
• Adaptable and able to work in a team environment
• Able to work under pressure
• Assertive and confident
• Ability to inspire trust and respect
• A commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Diploma or relevant experience

Desirable

• ENB998 or Mentorship
• Recognised post-registration palliative care qualification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of managing change
• Application of evidence to practice
• Evidence of multi-professional working
• Understanding and evidence of application of the NMC and other professional codes of conduct

Desirable

• Experience in the specialty

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of palliative care

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).