Job summary
Staff Nurse (Developmental to Senior Staff Nurse)
Hours: Your normal hours are 24 hours per week, worked on a rota basis involving days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. As we run a 24hrs a day service, flexibility will be key. You will
be notified ofyour shift days/times by your Line Manager
Salary: 0-2 years experience - £29,824. 2 years plus experience- £31,317.
Are you able to demonstrate and develop an interest and expertise in palliative care and end of life care nursing?
In conjunction with a senior nurse on duty, are you able to be responsible for the nursing care and support of an identified group of patients?
Are you looking to progress your career from a Staff Nurse to a Senior Staff Nurse with the hospice?
Do you want to work for an employer that has achieved outstanding levels of employee engagement in the 2020 Best Companies awards? https://www.b.co.uk/companies/dove-house-hospice-limited
If the answers are yes, then team Dove House is for you!
The role is based at the hospice on Chamberlain Road.
Under the leadership of the Senior Nursing Staff, you would be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, documenting all relevant information accurately and legibly.
You will ensure that a patients holistic needs are met in a person centred way.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate and develop an interest and expertise in palliative care and end of life care nursing.
In conjunction with the senior nurse on duty, be responsible for the nursing care and support of an identified group of patients.
Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, documenting all relevant information accurately and legibly.
Ensure that a patients holistic needs are met in a person centred way
About us
Dove House Hospice supports patients with life limiting illnesses to live every moment. It is our vision to provide a sustainable, comfortable and caring environment in which to offer exceptional, specialist palliative care to patients, carers and their families. All roles throughout our organisation contribute to making this vision a reality for those living in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire who rely on us to provide the care that is right for them, in the place of their choice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communicate appropriately with patients, their carers and relatives and other visitors to the unit.
Communicate appropriately with all staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend internal meetings as appropriate.
Ensure the hospices policies relating to the security, control and administration of drugs are adhered to in line with NMC guidance. At the request of a senior nurse and under their guidance co-ordinate in-patient activity and communications for the duration of a shift as appropriate.
Participate in the supervision and appraisal from an identified senior nurse.
Under the direction of a senior nurse participate in the induction of new staff, both paid and unpaid as requested.
With appropriate guidance contribute to the role development of unqualified staff within the clinical team.
Participate in Dove House Hospice clinical governance arrangements and attend relevant meetings as requested by senior nurses.
Supervise, direct and support volunteers working in the clinical areas.
Report and record any complaints from patients, visitors and staff reporting them to the nurse in charge.
Attend statutory training as requested and be responsible for own professional development in line with MNC requirements.
Work in other areas of patient care as required, subject to the needs of the service.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all aspects of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all Dove House Hospice policies and procedures.
Undertake any other relevant duties as requested by senior nurses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communicate appropriately with patients, their carers and relatives and other visitors to the unit.
Communicate appropriately with all staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend internal meetings as appropriate.
Ensure the hospices policies relating to the security, control and administration of drugs are adhered to in line with NMC guidance. At the request of a senior nurse and under their guidance co-ordinate in-patient activity and communications for the duration of a shift as appropriate.
Participate in the supervision and appraisal from an identified senior nurse.
Under the direction of a senior nurse participate in the induction of new staff, both paid and unpaid as requested.
With appropriate guidance contribute to the role development of unqualified staff within the clinical team.
Participate in Dove House Hospice clinical governance arrangements and attend relevant meetings as requested by senior nurses.
Supervise, direct and support volunteers working in the clinical areas.
Report and record any complaints from patients, visitors and staff reporting them to the nurse in charge.
Attend statutory training as requested and be responsible for own professional development in line with MNC requirements.
Work in other areas of patient care as required, subject to the needs of the service.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all aspects of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all Dove House Hospice policies and procedures.
Undertake any other relevant duties as requested by senior nurses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Registered Nurse level 1, including those qualified in the last 12 months.
- 2.Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary setting
- Basic IT skills
Experience
Essential
- An interest in palliative care.
- Able to work on a rota basis involving shifts, nights and weekends.
- Be willing to undertake a relevant post registration course related to Palliative and End of Life Care/subject relating to this area e.g. oncology, older people ,dementia.
- Ability to embody and live the hospice values: United we will be: positive, professional and passionate
Desirable
- Experience in Palliative Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1.Registered Nurse level 1, including those qualified in the last 12 months.
- 2.Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary setting
- Basic IT skills
Experience
Essential
- An interest in palliative care.
- Able to work on a rota basis involving shifts, nights and weekends.
- Be willing to undertake a relevant post registration course related to Palliative and End of Life Care/subject relating to this area e.g. oncology, older people ,dementia.
- Ability to embody and live the hospice values: United we will be: positive, professional and passionate
Desirable
- Experience in Palliative Care
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).
