Job summary
"Happy
to talk flexible working."
Birmingham
Hospice,
formed of Birmingham St Marys and John Taylor Hospices, is looking forBand 5 Staff Nurses to join its In-Patient Unit.
We are looking for an
innovative, motivated, enthusiastic, patient centred nurse who is dynamic and
passionate about nursing, to help us deliver the highest possible standard of
palliative and end of life care to our patients, their families and loved ones.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a 1st level
registered nurse to join the friendly multidisciplinary team in our Inpatient
Unit, to assist in the provision of and delivery of the highest possible
standard of care to our patient and their loved ones.
You will have responsibility for assessing
care needs and developing, implementing and reviewing programmes of care for
our patients, ensuring that the care provided is patient centred. You will contribute to MDT meetings and
administer drugs in line with Birmingham Hospice and NMC guidelines. The role will also involve supervising Band 2
and Band 3 staff on the ward, and you will be required to take charge of the
ward as and when required.
You will possess excellent standard of
nursing care and clinical knowledge, be able to work as part of a
multidisciplinary team and have excellent interpersonal skills.
About us
In August 2021, Birmingham St Marys and John Taylor
Hospices merged to form one single registered charity The Hospice Charity
Partnership.
But it became clear that while we wanted to retain the
heritage of our two organisations, the branding and partnership messaging was
confusing for patients, families, volunteers and fundraisers.
So, we reached out to ask the opinions of local communities.
During that extensive consultation, you told us that moving forward you wanted
a single, clear and unique charity identity one that acknowledged and
celebrates our 157-year heritage while also helping to grow and reach even more people who need us.
We listened
to your feedback, and in March 2023 rebranded our charity as Birmingham
Hospice. This new name represents the same outstanding care we have been
providing for decades, but with a fresh, new look to guide our charity into
further success for another 150 years and more.
Hospices support people with a wide range of conditions
including cancer, motor neurone disease, cardio-vascular diseases, dementia,
multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, and end-stage heart, kidney and lung
diseases.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial and leadership
To take charge of the ward as
required.
To supervise Band 2 and 3 staff.
To demonstrate procedures and teach
junior staff as appropriate.
To participate in motivating and
supporting ward staff and to mentor new staff as required.
To facilitate and support change.
Clinical
To be responsible for the
assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation
of programmes of care for hospice patients.
Ensure physical, psychological,
emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and their families/carers are
met.
Ensure that care is always patient
centred.
To administer drugs in accordance
with Birmingham Hospice policy and the NMC standards of proficiency for
registered nurses (2018).
To work as part of the
multidisciplinary team and take an active part in both ward rounds and
Multidisciplinary Team meetings.
To
develop clinical expertise in palliative care and to undertake professional
development.
To ensure the NMC Code Professional
standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives, and nursing
associates (2018) is always upheld.
To participate in research and
audit as appropriate.
To support student nurses in their
placements.
To ensure that all mandatory
training is up to date in line with Hospice policy.
Communication
Ensure effective communication with
patients and their relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Exhibit excellent advanced
communication skills.
Ensure high standards of both
written and verbal communication at all times.
Financial
To ensure that resources are used
in an efficient and cost-effective manner for the good of the patients.
Health and Safety
To participate in and contribute to
the maintenance of a safe working environment in accordance with the
requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the delivery of high quality,
safe, patient-centred care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial and leadership
To take charge of the ward as
required.
To supervise Band 2 and 3 staff.
To demonstrate procedures and teach
junior staff as appropriate.
To participate in motivating and
supporting ward staff and to mentor new staff as required.
To facilitate and support change.
Clinical
To be responsible for the
assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation
of programmes of care for hospice patients.
Ensure physical, psychological,
emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and their families/carers are
met.
Ensure that care is always patient
centred.
To administer drugs in accordance
with Birmingham Hospice policy and the NMC standards of proficiency for
registered nurses (2018).
To work as part of the
multidisciplinary team and take an active part in both ward rounds and
Multidisciplinary Team meetings.
To
develop clinical expertise in palliative care and to undertake professional
development.
To ensure the NMC Code Professional
standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives, and nursing
associates (2018) is always upheld.
To participate in research and
audit as appropriate.
To support student nurses in their
placements.
To ensure that all mandatory
training is up to date in line with Hospice policy.
Communication
Ensure effective communication with
patients and their relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Exhibit excellent advanced
communication skills.
Ensure high standards of both
written and verbal communication at all times.
Financial
To ensure that resources are used
in an efficient and cost-effective manner for the good of the patients.
Health and Safety
To participate in and contribute to
the maintenance of a safe working environment in accordance with the
requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the delivery of high quality,
safe, patient-centred care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Personal Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent standard of nursing care and clinical knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- High standards of documentation
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Adaptable and able to use initiative
- Interest in effective assessment and psychosocial care of patients with complex needs
- Time Management skills
- Competent with use of email, internet and Word
- Positive and enthusiastic
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Practice supervisor and assessor training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Personal Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent standard of nursing care and clinical knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- High standards of documentation
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Adaptable and able to use initiative
- Interest in effective assessment and psychosocial care of patients with complex needs
- Time Management skills
- Competent with use of email, internet and Word
- Positive and enthusiastic
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Practice supervisor and assessor training
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).
