Job summary
An
exciting opportunity to join our expert and compassionate nursing team be there
when it matters as a Nurse Associate.
Working
at Severn Hospice you are given the time to care. You'll be part of a
multidisciplinary team working in a highly rewarding area of nursing, helping
people live the best lives they possibly can.
As
a team we work together with pride and compassion and keep people at the heart
of what we do. We share and celebrate success and give people the tools to do
their job.
If
you're keen to grow both professionally and personally and are looking for a
new challenge then we're the team for you!
*Please note the Hospice is able to offer participation in the National Health Service Pension Scheme for all qualifying employees, provided you are transferring from the NHS or have worked for them in the last 12 months. *
*Free on site parking*
Main duties of the job
You must be able to think on your feet whilst
assessing patient needs and know how to provide a safe environment for
patients, visitors staff and volunteers.
An ability to work flexibly across the
organisation is imperative and you must be able to embed the practices and
culture of rehabilitative palliative care to effectively support people with
long term life-limiting conditions to live well.
You must be highly organised and motivated
and able to work individually and as part of a team. You must be confident in
working with outside agencies and community services.
It is very important that you can demonstrate
sensitivity in dealing with complex and confidential information from patients,
families and colleagues, giving advice and support when necessary and be able
to respond appropriately to the information given.
About us
Severn Hospice gives specialist care and
support free of charge to families across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and
Mid Wales who are living with an incurable illness.
We support families through the good days and
bad days because we believe that when cure is no longer possible, care is.
Since 1989, we have given free care and support to more than 34,000 people and
their loved ones during their time of greatest need. We now help more than
2,000 local people every year.
Our hospice is part of health services
offered to people living in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales but
we are not part of the NHS. We are a completely independent charity, having to
raise around two-thirds of our running costs.
We have two hospices one in Shrewsbury and
the other in Telford. We have in-patient facilities and also offer Hospice at
Home service as well as Outreach services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking for an enthusiastic and competent Nurse Associate to
join our team.
You
will be required to report changes in patient progress effectively, both verbally
and in written form and ensure that accurate, legible and holistic nursing
records according to NMC guidelines and unit guidance are maintained.
You
will need to interpret and present clinical information to patients and their
relatives to ensure that they have sufficient relevant information during the
patients stay.
During
your career here at Severn Hospice, you would be required to not only continue
with your own professional development but also mentor less experienced nurses.
At all times you must
act as ambassador for Severn Hospice to patients, relatives, to colleagues and
members of the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking for an enthusiastic and competent Nurse Associate to
join our team.
You
will be required to report changes in patient progress effectively, both verbally
and in written form and ensure that accurate, legible and holistic nursing
records according to NMC guidelines and unit guidance are maintained.
You
will need to interpret and present clinical information to patients and their
relatives to ensure that they have sufficient relevant information during the
patients stay.
During
your career here at Severn Hospice, you would be required to not only continue
with your own professional development but also mentor less experienced nurses.
At all times you must
act as ambassador for Severn Hospice to patients, relatives, to colleagues and
members of the public.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Established nursing skills
- Good listening skills
- IT skills
- Awareness of Hospice service strategy
Desirable
- Examples of extended practice / skill set
Experience
Essential
- Experience in palliative care
- Working within or in partnership with multi-professional team
Desirable
- Leadership / supervisory experience
Aptitudes
Essential
- Calm and reassuring
- Ability to give instruction / co-ordinate junior colleagues
- Ability to take instruction and document events during a shift
- Sensitive
- Emotionally strong
- Reflective
- Good sense of humour
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse Associate Qualification
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant training
- Leadership qualification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Established nursing skills
- Good listening skills
- IT skills
- Awareness of Hospice service strategy
Desirable
- Examples of extended practice / skill set
Experience
Essential
- Experience in palliative care
- Working within or in partnership with multi-professional team
Desirable
- Leadership / supervisory experience
Aptitudes
Essential
- Calm and reassuring
- Ability to give instruction / co-ordinate junior colleagues
- Ability to take instruction and document events during a shift
- Sensitive
- Emotionally strong
- Reflective
- Good sense of humour
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse Associate Qualification
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant training
- Leadership qualification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
