Job summary
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.
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 motived by the purpose and values of St Anns Hospice.
''Having always worked
for the NHS throughout my career, this was my first time working for a charity.
It surprised me how innovative and forward thinking the hospice is. I have also
been surprised by the level of support and kindness offered to me''
Damian Lacey, Advanced
Clinical Practitioner
Main duties of the job
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
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: We are pleased to be able to offer these posts as a full time or part-time permanent positions.
Salary: St Anns Band 5 £28,776 - £34,987 per annum, pro rata. Competency Based Framework.
Working pattern: 23 - 37.5 hours per week.
Based at: Heald Green or Little Hulton
Free Car Parking at both St Anns Sites.
*Upon application please state which location you are applying for. Either our Heald Green or Little Hulton hospice site.
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.
Please contact Ward Managers Keith Fishwick at Little Hulton on 0161 702 8181 or Louise Pinney at Heald Green on 0161 437 8136 for an informal chat.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to an 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: 23rd January 2024
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.
- Undertake comprehensive
health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
- Collaborate with other health
care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective holistic
care.
- 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.
- Undertake comprehensive
health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
- Collaborate with other health
care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective holistic
care.
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant post registration palliative care experience.
The Staff Nurse will be able to:
Essential
- 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.
- Be compassionate and caring.
- Inspire others and be a positive role model.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level Registration.
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant post registration palliative care experience.
The Staff Nurse will be able to:
Essential
- 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.
- Be 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
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).
