Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse St Johns Hospice Inpatient
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
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Job summary
Band 6 - Ward Sister - St Johns Hospice - Inpatient unit 30 Hours
Full Time could be explored if successful.
St. John's Hospice
St Johns Hospice provides treatment and support for patients with, life limiting illness who require complex symptom management and end of life care providing an integrated service to patients and their families throughout the Doncaster locality
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, motivated Sister/Charge Nurse for its 10 bedded In Patient Unit to cover maternity leave. You will be a forward thinking experienced registered nurse who is committed to the delivery of excellent care, to lead a team of like-minded individuals in developing and delivering the strategic direction of the hospice.
You will have nursing experience with some leadership experience and able to demonstrate appropriate demonstrable experience in Palliative Care experience in some form.
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder will be expected to:
- Deliver and monitor person centred plans of care e.g. assisting with activities of daily living, administration of medication assessment of symptoms and monitoring of documentation on a daily basis.
- Lead and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised evidence-based care.
- Provide positive role modelling and support to junior members of staff / ancillary workers and volunteers
- Work as a contributing member of the multi-professional team leading and supporting in the decision making process throughout the patient's care pathway.
- Monitor and contribute to the compliance of quality and safety within the Hospice.
- Develop and implement standard setting initiatives, protocols and quality assurance programmes including audit.
- Assist the Clinical Team Leader in the dissemination and delivery of high standards of care
- Be responsible for day-to-day supervision and operational management of staff / Ward area in the absence of the Clinical Team Leader.
- Have line management responsibility for allocated staff within the Hospice under the supervision of the Clinical Team leader
- Participate in training of other staff where appropriate
- Assist Clinical Team Leader to manage sickness / absence proactively within the Hospice
Please contact Barry Martin, Clinical Team Leader at St Johns Hospice. We welcome informal telephone enquiries and visits to the Hospice to discuss this post further if required.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/
Date posted
27 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-PHN-096
Job locations
St Johns Hospice
Weston Road, Balby
Doncaster
DN4 8JS
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
St Johns Hospice
Weston Road, Balby
Doncaster
DN4 8JS
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