Job summary
We are currently have various
vacancies available for registered nurses for a minimum of 22.5 hours up to
full time (37.5 hours) to join our forward thinking Hospice. As a Registered Nurse in our team,
youll be there for people in their time of greatest need and youll have the
time to dedicate to delivering high quality patient care. The support we offer
is tailored to meet individuals medical, social, spiritual and emotional
needs.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for an individual who can demonstrate evidence-based practice, up
to date clinical skills, flexibility and a commitment to the delivery of high
quality, effective and efficient nursing care.
If you have an interest or passion in delivering end of life care and
providing support to patients and their families we would love to hear from
you.
About us
We offer you a programme of education and development of which we are proud, excellent working facilities in our recently refurbished ward, regular clinical supervision and much more.
Requirements
Applicants must be NMC registered and ideally you will hold a supported learning in practice or mentorship qualification, h
Pension contributions include the auto-enrolment into the Hospices own group personal pension plan
Holiday entitlement is 27 days per year plus eight bank holidays pro-rataowever this is not essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties And Responsibilities:
Clinical role
- To assess
plan, implement and evaluate patient centered nursing care as per Hospice
policies and protocols;
- Actively
work in partnership with patients and their families and carers;
- Ensure
patient, family and carers are central to care delivery and decision
making;
- To uphold
and promote patient safety at all times;
- To promote
and support Advance Care Planning;
- To seek
feedback from patients, families and carers and share with the Incare leadership
team where indicated;
- To
communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, the MDT and
all staff within the Hospice to promote effective teamwork;
- To deliver
concise and accurate patient presentation in handovers and to the MDT
meetings;
- Communicate
with other professionals outside the Hospice to facilitate continuity of
care;
- Ensure
accurate and timely records of care (electronic and paper) are maintained,
upholding information governance;
- Promote
evidence based practice through membership of clinical groups;
- Actively
promote hand hygiene and infection control policies to minimise infection
risk;
- Participate
in audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting
quality care;
- Actively
promote reflective practice; and
- Actively
promote an environment which enables the nursing team to work effectively.
Management Responsibilities
- Prioritise, organise and
delegate workload;
- Develop skills and undertake
training to take charge of the Hospice out of hours, liaising with other
professionals, community patients and families;
- Participate in attending
team/ward meetings;
- Act as ward co-ordinator
ensuring the running of the ward is safe, effective and cohesive;
- To support the Deputy Ward
Manager ensuring effective staffing levels are maintained to meet
patients needs, using bank staff to cover unplanned absence;
- To be aware of budgetary
implications when delivering nursing care; and
- To be able to manage
compliments and complaints in the absence of the ward leadership team.
Educational Training and Development
To
keep abreast of current developments, advances and research in palliative care;
To
develop knowledge and skills in line with agreed competency frameworks;
Undertake
continuous professional development seeking opportunities to enhance skills and
to participate as required in approved education programmes;
To
participate in mentorship to nursing students and/or other professionals on
placement within the Hospice;
Contribute
to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area;
and
A
Preceptorship programme is available (for newly qualified nurses).
General Duties and Responsibilities
All
employees are required to abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act, attend
annual mandatory training sessions and ensure they comply with Hospice policies
and procedures at all times;
Employees
must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required
to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the
Hospice;
Strict
confidentiality applying to all aspects of Hospice business must be observed at
all times.
The tasks and responsibilities outlined in this job description is not
exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other tasks in
agreement with their line manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties And Responsibilities:
Clinical role
- To assess
plan, implement and evaluate patient centered nursing care as per Hospice
policies and protocols;
- Actively
work in partnership with patients and their families and carers;
- Ensure
patient, family and carers are central to care delivery and decision
making;
- To uphold
and promote patient safety at all times;
- To promote
and support Advance Care Planning;
- To seek
feedback from patients, families and carers and share with the Incare leadership
team where indicated;
- To
communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, the MDT and
all staff within the Hospice to promote effective teamwork;
- To deliver
concise and accurate patient presentation in handovers and to the MDT
meetings;
- Communicate
with other professionals outside the Hospice to facilitate continuity of
care;
- Ensure
accurate and timely records of care (electronic and paper) are maintained,
upholding information governance;
- Promote
evidence based practice through membership of clinical groups;
- Actively
promote hand hygiene and infection control policies to minimise infection
risk;
- Participate
in audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting
quality care;
- Actively
promote reflective practice; and
- Actively
promote an environment which enables the nursing team to work effectively.
Management Responsibilities
- Prioritise, organise and
delegate workload;
- Develop skills and undertake
training to take charge of the Hospice out of hours, liaising with other
professionals, community patients and families;
- Participate in attending
team/ward meetings;
- Act as ward co-ordinator
ensuring the running of the ward is safe, effective and cohesive;
- To support the Deputy Ward
Manager ensuring effective staffing levels are maintained to meet
patients needs, using bank staff to cover unplanned absence;
- To be aware of budgetary
implications when delivering nursing care; and
- To be able to manage
compliments and complaints in the absence of the ward leadership team.
Educational Training and Development
To
keep abreast of current developments, advances and research in palliative care;
To
develop knowledge and skills in line with agreed competency frameworks;
Undertake
continuous professional development seeking opportunities to enhance skills and
to participate as required in approved education programmes;
To
participate in mentorship to nursing students and/or other professionals on
placement within the Hospice;
Contribute
to the promotion of a positive learning environment within the clinical area;
and
A
Preceptorship programme is available (for newly qualified nurses).
General Duties and Responsibilities
All
employees are required to abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act, attend
annual mandatory training sessions and ensure they comply with Hospice policies
and procedures at all times;
Employees
must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required
to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the
Hospice;
Strict
confidentiality applying to all aspects of Hospice business must be observed at
all times.
The tasks and responsibilities outlined in this job description is not
exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other tasks in
agreement with their line manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice or equivalent (ENB 998, Mentorship in Practice)
Experience
Desirable
- Caring for patients at end of life
- Management experience
- Mentorship
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Time management/organisational skills
- Presentation skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with emotive situations
- IT skills (use of electronic patient record systems/email)
Desirable
- Performance review skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Committed to the Hospice values and ethos
- Self awareness.
- Motivated
- Work as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice or equivalent (ENB 998, Mentorship in Practice)
Experience
Desirable
- Caring for patients at end of life
- Management experience
- Mentorship
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Essential
- Time management/organisational skills
- Presentation skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with emotive situations
- IT skills (use of electronic patient record systems/email)
Desirable
- Performance review skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Committed to the Hospice values and ethos
- Self awareness.
- Motivated
- Work as part of a team
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).
