Job summary
When there is no cure, we provide the care families need.
Havens Hospices provides palliative nursing and supportive
care to adults and children living with complex or incurable conditions. Our
specialist Care Teams can support them and their family throughout illness,
death and bereavement, in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice
services, Fair Havens (located in Prittlewell, Southend on Sea) and Little Havens (located in Benfleet).
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of
time to patients and families, creating memories.
Forget your preconceptions of a hospice, working at Havens
Hospices is a unique opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team where you can
make a difference in your local community.
Your
nursing skills could be ‘Making every day count’.
At Fair
Havens Hospice in Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, overlooking Priory Park, we’re looking for a Registered Nurse to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team
providing holistic care within our new, modern In-Patient Unit.
Main duties of the job
The Band 6 Nursing role will regularly co-ordinate a shift of nurses and Healthcare Assistants to ensure the safe and effective running of the team, providing holistic care to people who have life limiting conditions and /or who are terminally ill and dying.
They will support in enhancing independence, quality of life, and the support provision of a variety of therapies, offering practical and emotional support to all patients and their carers, whilst ensuring the highest possible standards of specialist and supportive palliative nursing care is delivered, responding to changing circumstances and needs.
They will regularly take responsibility for being the nurse in charge, formulating plans for patient care, managing frequent changes, and leading the shift. As well as being:
Responsible for delegating workload to staff, ensure nursing care is delivered to the highest standard and reflects the needs of the patient /children and young people.
Ensuring that, as far as possible, family and / or carers are included in guiding the care provided and can deliver care where it is safe, and they wish to do so.
Uses their skills to assess and interpret patient conditions and takes action as appropriate
Liaise with other professionals working within primary and secondary care settings, regarding care when required
Remain accountable for adhering to medicines management policy.
About us
In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a
competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day
you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day
count’ for those who need us most.
Employees at Havens Hospices benefit from a Learning and
Development team that offers a range of education opportunities. Some
development opportunities for our nursing staff include: clinical supervision
programme, ongoing courses run by our Learning and Development team such as
‘Improving the quality of spiritual care’, mentorships, apprenticeships and
degree courses in palliative care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of Role
- To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team ensuring a holistic package of care is provided to those using the In Patient Unit.
- Ensure that the highest possible standards of specialist and supportive palliative nursing care are delivered to patients, responding to changing circumstances and demands.
- To manage and shift lead the in-patient unit when required
- To work as part of a team to support Havens Hospice.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
The following list is not exhaustive and is intended only to indicate the range of activities that the post holder will be required to undertake. Further duties and responsibilities may be added as identified from time to time and it is expected that the post-holder will accept all reasonable requirements and developments of the job
Provision of care
- To be responsible for assessing the needs of patients, implementing and evaluating the care provided.
- Would manage the IPU patient caseload during a shift, including the management and support of the nursing team.
- Plan and review care provided to patients on a patient needs basis.
- Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions and treatments with IPU Advanced nurse practitioner sister and hospice consultant.
- Has an in-depth knowledge of symptoms and anticipates changes in patients’ condition and reacts accordingly?
- To ensure that, as far as possible, family and / or carers are included in the care provided.
- To ensure that the nursing care is delivered to the highest standard and reflects the needs of the patients.
- To provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate.
- At all times to act as the advocate for the patient.
- To ensure complete security of drugs and administer them safely in accordance with regulations.
- To provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate.
- Assist medical staff in chaperoning patients, supporting discussions and management of their care
- To liaise with other professionals working within the primary and secondary care settings, regarding patient care when required.
- Liaise with Havens Chaplain/members of the Chaplaincy team supporting the spiritual care of patients.
- Act as a role model and mentor for nursing staff working in the IPU, specifically supporting band 5 staff nurses and Nursing assistants to develop their knowledge within palliative care and their nursing skills.
- Responsibility for carrying out regular 121 meetings with allocated IPU nursing staff.
- Participate in the education of other professional and non professional staff in conjunction with the education department.
- Be prepared to mentor students from educational establishments on clinical placements in conjunction with the education department.
Team / Organisational Work
- To foster a ‘can do’ culture by actively seeking solutions to problems
- To foster a good working relationship with all Trustees, Executive and department staff with whom the job interacts
- To be responsible for conforming to the policies and procedures as set out in the staff handbook, including health & safety requirements and attending courses as directed
- To attend staff meetings as required
Administration
- To take responsibility, with other team members, for the smooth running of the In-Patient Unit.
- To maintain accurate records
- To take part in any audit of care services.
Communication
- To foster good relationships between all Fair Havens departments and with professional and lay people having contact with the organisation.
- To give to other members of staff, as well as receive from them, mutual support as needed.
- To communicate in a positive and effective way with other professionals in order to implement and evaluate care plans.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with other statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring continuity of patient/family support.
- To represent the In-Patient Unit at the daily referrals / admissions meeting when requested.
- Take part in daily patient discussion meetings.
Personal Development
- To identify own on-going educational needs and discuss with your line manager to achieve those development needs
- To be prepared to develop skills and competencies that are required to meet the demands of the role as it evolves over time period
- To always conduct yourself in a professional manner
- To carry out all aspects of your role positively and with enthusiasm
Summary of Other Responsibilities & Duties
- To actively follow the organisation’s policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Finance.
- To attend staff meetings and training as required.
- To be prepared to develop skills and competencies to meet the demands of the role as it naturally evolves over time.
Personal Specification & Skills
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years Palliative Care experience in hospital or community setting
- Current NMC pin number (registered nurse adult)
- Minimum 3 years Post Registration Experience
- Experience in Palliative Care
Desirable
- Experience of working in the Charity sector
- Experience of working with Volunteers
- Management/leadership qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Intermediate keyboard and IT skills, working with Word, Excel and outlook, powerpoint
- Numeracy skills
- Excellent customer service
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Ability to communicate sensitively and diplomatically with a wide range of people
- Ability to work on own initiative and work effectively within a team
- Ability to multi task and manage a busy and varied workload, working methodically and paying attention to detail.
Desirable - Phlebotomy and Cannulation skills
- Non-medical prescriber qualification
- Attitudes and Values
Essential
- Friendly, caring attitude towards people
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality
- Committed to Equal Opportunities
- Enthusiasm
- ‘Can do’ attitude
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work flexible shift pattern which will include days/nights and weekends
Desirable
- Car owner / driver or have access to own transport
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of Role
- To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team ensuring a holistic package of care is provided to those using the In Patient Unit.
- Ensure that the highest possible standards of specialist and supportive palliative nursing care are delivered to patients, responding to changing circumstances and demands.
- To manage and shift lead the in-patient unit when required
- To work as part of a team to support Havens Hospice.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
The following list is not exhaustive and is intended only to indicate the range of activities that the post holder will be required to undertake. Further duties and responsibilities may be added as identified from time to time and it is expected that the post-holder will accept all reasonable requirements and developments of the job
Provision of care
- To be responsible for assessing the needs of patients, implementing and evaluating the care provided.
- Would manage the IPU patient caseload during a shift, including the management and support of the nursing team.
- Plan and review care provided to patients on a patient needs basis.
- Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions and treatments with IPU Advanced nurse practitioner sister and hospice consultant.
- Has an in-depth knowledge of symptoms and anticipates changes in patients’ condition and reacts accordingly?
- To ensure that, as far as possible, family and / or carers are included in the care provided.
- To ensure that the nursing care is delivered to the highest standard and reflects the needs of the patients.
- To provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate.
- At all times to act as the advocate for the patient.
- To ensure complete security of drugs and administer them safely in accordance with regulations.
- To provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate.
- Assist medical staff in chaperoning patients, supporting discussions and management of their care
- To liaise with other professionals working within the primary and secondary care settings, regarding patient care when required.
- Liaise with Havens Chaplain/members of the Chaplaincy team supporting the spiritual care of patients.
- Act as a role model and mentor for nursing staff working in the IPU, specifically supporting band 5 staff nurses and Nursing assistants to develop their knowledge within palliative care and their nursing skills.
- Responsibility for carrying out regular 121 meetings with allocated IPU nursing staff.
- Participate in the education of other professional and non professional staff in conjunction with the education department.
- Be prepared to mentor students from educational establishments on clinical placements in conjunction with the education department.
Team / Organisational Work
- To foster a ‘can do’ culture by actively seeking solutions to problems
- To foster a good working relationship with all Trustees, Executive and department staff with whom the job interacts
- To be responsible for conforming to the policies and procedures as set out in the staff handbook, including health & safety requirements and attending courses as directed
- To attend staff meetings as required
Administration
- To take responsibility, with other team members, for the smooth running of the In-Patient Unit.
- To maintain accurate records
- To take part in any audit of care services.
Communication
- To foster good relationships between all Fair Havens departments and with professional and lay people having contact with the organisation.
- To give to other members of staff, as well as receive from them, mutual support as needed.
- To communicate in a positive and effective way with other professionals in order to implement and evaluate care plans.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with other statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring continuity of patient/family support.
- To represent the In-Patient Unit at the daily referrals / admissions meeting when requested.
- Take part in daily patient discussion meetings.
Personal Development
- To identify own on-going educational needs and discuss with your line manager to achieve those development needs
- To be prepared to develop skills and competencies that are required to meet the demands of the role as it evolves over time period
- To always conduct yourself in a professional manner
- To carry out all aspects of your role positively and with enthusiasm
Summary of Other Responsibilities & Duties
- To actively follow the organisation’s policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Finance.
- To attend staff meetings and training as required.
- To be prepared to develop skills and competencies to meet the demands of the role as it naturally evolves over time.
Personal Specification & Skills
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years Palliative Care experience in hospital or community setting
- Current NMC pin number (registered nurse adult)
- Minimum 3 years Post Registration Experience
- Experience in Palliative Care
Desirable
- Experience of working in the Charity sector
- Experience of working with Volunteers
- Management/leadership qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Intermediate keyboard and IT skills, working with Word, Excel and outlook, powerpoint
- Numeracy skills
- Excellent customer service
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Ability to communicate sensitively and diplomatically with a wide range of people
- Ability to work on own initiative and work effectively within a team
- Ability to multi task and manage a busy and varied workload, working methodically and paying attention to detail.
Desirable - Phlebotomy and Cannulation skills
- Non-medical prescriber qualification
- Attitudes and Values
Essential
- Friendly, caring attitude towards people
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality
- Committed to Equal Opportunities
- Enthusiasm
- ‘Can do’ attitude
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work flexible shift pattern which will include days/nights and weekends
Desirable
- Car owner / driver or have access to own transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC pin number (registered nurse adult)
Desirable
- Palliative Care Degree or other relevant study
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years Palliative Care experience in hospital or community setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in the Charity sector
- Experience of working with Volunteers
- Management/leadership qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC pin number (registered nurse adult)
Desirable
- Palliative Care Degree or other relevant study
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years Palliative Care experience in hospital or community setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in the Charity sector
- Experience of working with Volunteers
- Management/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).
