Royal Trinity Hospice

Band 5 Staff Nurse: Inpatient Unit

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Job summary

Band 5 Staff Nurse (AfC banding points 16-23)

Salary: £30,786 - £37,841 (+ one-off Welcome to Trinity gift of £2,000)

Hours: 37.5 per week

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Staff Nurse who can drive forward Trinity's vision and values and ensure safe, outstanding care for patients.

Together, the inpatient unit (IPU) team at Trinity makes a real difference to the lives of people affected by serious long-term conditions and helps set the standard for specialist palliative and end of life care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring that the entire IPU team continues to be effective, safe and resilient as the pandemic continues to generate new challenges.

  • To plan, implement and evaluate evidence- based nursing care strategies for patients and their carers in an open and co-operative manner respecting the rights of the individual.
  • To anticipate the changing needs of patients and emotionally prepared the patient and family.
  • To participate in IDT discussions to inform the management plan for patients.
  • To undertake bereavement meetings with the necessary support and training.
  • In conjunction with the band sixes, lead on the day to day management of the discharge process.
  • To disseminate the management plans for the patients to the rest of the nursing team.

About us

  • For permanent Inpatient Unit Staff Nurse roles (Band 5) we offer a ‘Welcome to Trinity’ gift of £1,000 with your first pay packet and a further £1,000 upon successful completion of your probation/confirmation of your post
  • We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
  • Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
  • A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
  • A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
  • Our referral scheme rewards existing Trinity staff if they recommend a candidate for a permanent Inpatient Unit Staff Nurse (Band 5) role and they are successful with their application for a role (terms apply)
  • Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
  • Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
  • 25% store discount in Trinity shops
  • Life assurance cover
  • Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events

Details

Date posted

01 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,786 to £37,841 a year plus one-off Welcome to Trinity gift of £2,000

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0132-22-0210

Job locations

30 Clapham Common North Side

London

SW4 0RN


Job description

Job responsibilities

We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Staff Nurse who can drive forward Trinity’s vision and values and ensure safe, outstanding care for patients. Together, the inpatient unit (IPU) team at Trinity makes a real difference to the lives of people affected by serious long-term conditions and helps set the standard for specialist palliative and end of life care.

By coming to work at Trinity you’ll be joining a dedicated team with a shared ambition to provide the best quality care for our patients, helping them to make the best of every moment.

  • To plan, implement and evaluate evidence- based nursing care strategies for patients and their carers in an open and co-operative manner respecting the rights of the individual.
  • To anticipate the changing needs of patients and emotionally prepared the patient and family.
  • To participate in IDT discussions to inform the management plan for patients.
  • To undertake bereavement meetings with the necessary support and training. In conjunction with the band sixes, lead on the day to day management of the discharge process.
  • To disseminate the management plans for the patients to the rest of the nursing team.

For more information find the Job Description, Person specification and Recruitment pack attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Staff Nurse who can drive forward Trinity’s vision and values and ensure safe, outstanding care for patients. Together, the inpatient unit (IPU) team at Trinity makes a real difference to the lives of people affected by serious long-term conditions and helps set the standard for specialist palliative and end of life care.

By coming to work at Trinity you’ll be joining a dedicated team with a shared ambition to provide the best quality care for our patients, helping them to make the best of every moment.

  • To plan, implement and evaluate evidence- based nursing care strategies for patients and their carers in an open and co-operative manner respecting the rights of the individual.
  • To anticipate the changing needs of patients and emotionally prepared the patient and family.
  • To participate in IDT discussions to inform the management plan for patients.
  • To undertake bereavement meetings with the necessary support and training. In conjunction with the band sixes, lead on the day to day management of the discharge process.
  • To disseminate the management plans for the patients to the rest of the nursing team.

For more information find the Job Description, Person specification and Recruitment pack attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate must be first level registered general nurse, willing to take part in studies in specialist palliative care and develop their clinical experience. Demonstrating the ability to assess complex needs of patients, cope effectively with the demands of working in the hospice and understanding of specialist palliative care / oncology are also among essential criteria

Desirable

  • Evidence of further studies and general nursing experience are desirable criteria
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate must be first level registered general nurse, willing to take part in studies in specialist palliative care and develop their clinical experience. Demonstrating the ability to assess complex needs of patients, cope effectively with the demands of working in the hospice and understanding of specialist palliative care / oncology are also among essential criteria

Desirable

  • Evidence of further studies and general nursing experience are desirable criteria

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Trinity Hospice

Address

30 Clapham Common North Side

London

SW4 0RN


Employer's website

https://www.royaltrinityhospice.london/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Trinity Hospice

Address

30 Clapham Common North Side

London

SW4 0RN


Employer's website

https://www.royaltrinityhospice.london/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Officer

Helena O'Donnell

recruitment@royaltrinityhospice.london

02077871026

Details

Date posted

01 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,786 to £37,841 a year plus one-off Welcome to Trinity gift of £2,000

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0132-22-0210

Job locations

30 Clapham Common North Side

London

SW4 0RN


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