Staff Nurse

St Ann’s Hospice

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Job summary

Have you got what it takes?

  • Are you a registered nurse who is committed to delivering specialist/individualised care in a palliative care setting?
  • Can you demonstrate an interest or previous experience in palliative care?
  • Applications are welcome from other specialities, e.g. heart failure, COPD, dementia nursing.
  • You must be passionate about our patients and be committed to change and supporting the organisation in delivering specialist palliative care to our patients.
  • Are you committed to caring for our patients, families, carers and others who are important to them?
  • Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motivated by the purpose and values of St Anns Hospice.

Main duties of the job

Job summary:

  • The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of specialist palliative and supportive patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.
  • The Staff Nurse plays an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and has strong working relationships with other healthcare providers.
  • The Staff Nurse assists in the management and organisation of work as required, ensuring effective communication and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.
  • The Staff Nurse plays a key role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named mentor.
  • As a Staff Nurse, we can offer career opportunities through our unique competency based framework.
  • St Anns delivers a service across three sites. Whilst you will have a specific base, there may be occasions where you are required to provide cross-site / service cover.

About us

At St Anns, theres one thing that motivates us, and thats providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.

Were continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Anns is in the best shape possible for future generations.

Youll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Hospice Band 5, Competency Based Framework, £26,276 - £32,435 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience. Enhancementsbetween 30% and 60% for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours.

Working:22.5 - 37.5 hours per week, part time and full time hours would be considered

Based at: Heald Green

Free Car Parking for all staff

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If youre looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.

St Anns Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and children.

Interview Date: week commencing 23rd January 2023

Date posted

28 December 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,276 to £32,435 a year pro rata, dependent on experience. Uplifts available

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0256-22-2603

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Staff Nurse will :

  • Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective management of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) on a shift-by-shift basis as delegated by the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse.
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective holistic care.
  • Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate. Lead on the delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care, ensuring individual care needs are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
  • Use professional judgement when assessing patient needs / problems and investigations requiring analysis and intervention.
  • Organise own time and that of junior learners.
  • Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
  • Ensure that patient information is communicated to the appropriate professional(s) of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the hospice values, policies and procedures and professional guidelines in order that a safe and quality service is provided.
  • Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives, staff and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding.
  • Work towards the achievement of the shared goals of the patient and multidisciplinary team by collaboration to ensure that best practice is achieved utilising both clinical bench marking and Evidence Based Practice to achieve this.

  • Undertake practice sensitive to the individualised needs of all patients.

  • Administration of medicines and treatments in line with NMC and hospice policy.
  • Be actively involved with all aspects of admission and discharge, engaging with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach based on the assessment of needs.
  • Undertake clinical skills with dexterity and accuracy to improve the patient experience and journey (e.g. venipuncture, cannulation, etc.)
  • Be competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in accordance with instruction and departmental procedures, reporting any faults as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records in line with hospice policy and NMC Code of Conduct.
  • Maintain own CPD in accordance with requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
  • In conjunction with the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse, contribute to the delivery of orientation programmes and induction for new starters and learners. Actively contribute and participate in the hospice clinical governance agenda.
  • Act as a link nurse and resource for other nursing staff for a specific area of patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Staff Nurse will :

  • Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective management of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) on a shift-by-shift basis as delegated by the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse.
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective holistic care.
  • Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate. Lead on the delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care, ensuring individual care needs are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
  • Use professional judgement when assessing patient needs / problems and investigations requiring analysis and intervention.
  • Organise own time and that of junior learners.
  • Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
  • Ensure that patient information is communicated to the appropriate professional(s) of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the hospice values, policies and procedures and professional guidelines in order that a safe and quality service is provided.
  • Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives, staff and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding.
  • Work towards the achievement of the shared goals of the patient and multidisciplinary team by collaboration to ensure that best practice is achieved utilising both clinical bench marking and Evidence Based Practice to achieve this.

  • Undertake practice sensitive to the individualised needs of all patients.

  • Administration of medicines and treatments in line with NMC and hospice policy.
  • Be actively involved with all aspects of admission and discharge, engaging with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach based on the assessment of needs.
  • Undertake clinical skills with dexterity and accuracy to improve the patient experience and journey (e.g. venipuncture, cannulation, etc.)
  • Be competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in accordance with instruction and departmental procedures, reporting any faults as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records in line with hospice policy and NMC Code of Conduct.
  • Maintain own CPD in accordance with requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
  • In conjunction with the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse, contribute to the delivery of orientation programmes and induction for new starters and learners. Actively contribute and participate in the hospice clinical governance agenda.
  • Act as a link nurse and resource for other nursing staff for a specific area of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current 1st level Registration.

Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing Certificate.

Requirements

Essential

  • . Current 1st level Registration.
  • . Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • . Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • . Relevant post registration palliative care experience.
  • Desirable
  • . Teaching and Assessing Certificate.
  • The Staff Nurse will be able to:
  • . Work as part of a team.
  • . Problem solve.
  • . Demonstrate awareness of own limitations.
  • . Organise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
  • . Effectively organise.
  • . Have a positive approach to work.
  • . Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to the internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours.
  • . Motivate personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
  • . Compassionate and caring.
  • . Inspire others and be a positive role model.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current 1st level Registration.

Desirable

  • Teaching and Assessing Certificate.

Requirements

Essential

  • . Current 1st level Registration.
  • . Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • . Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • . Relevant post registration palliative care experience.
  • Desirable
  • . Teaching and Assessing Certificate.
  • The Staff Nurse will be able to:
  • . Work as part of a team.
  • . Problem solve.
  • . Demonstrate awareness of own limitations.
  • . Organise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
  • . Effectively organise.
  • . Have a positive approach to work.
  • . Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to the internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours.
  • . Motivate personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
  • . Compassionate and caring.
  • . Inspire others and be a positive role model.

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

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

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Louise Pinney

LPinney@sah.org.uk

01614983685

Date posted

28 December 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,276 to £32,435 a year pro rata, dependent on experience. Uplifts available

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0256-22-2603

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


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