Job summary
Bolton Hospice's
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 £29,970
- £32,324 WTE
Pay Award Pending
(Unsocial hours enhancements paid in addition to basic salary)
23 - 37.5 hours per week - Flexible dependent on Applicants
The role covers a 24 hour, 7 day service and
will therefore include weekends and rotation to night duty.
Long day shifts and night shifts
would be expected.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
About us
Our purpose is caring for all our patients and those most important to them
really well, together with creating a great place to work for all our people. 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.
(Please
note, this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received)
Interview date to be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work with others to ensure the highest standards of nursing and clinical care
to patients and carers.
To advise and support staff, demonstrate competence in
the speciality and broaden remit in line with current evidence based knowledge
and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work with others to ensure the highest standards of nursing and clinical care
to patients and carers.
To advise and support staff, demonstrate competence in
the speciality and broaden remit in line with current evidence based knowledge
and training.
Person Specification
Other
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of palliative care
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
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
Person Specification
Other
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of palliative care
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
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
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).
