Job summary
*Sponsorship is available for UK based Nurses.*
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Do you have a passion
for end of life and palliative care? Would
you like the opportunity to have time to practise person centred care in an
environment with a high staff to patient ratio? If so, we would
like to hear from you!
We are currently
recruiting for full time and part time Staff Nurses to join the team at our In
Patient Unit.
Previous
palliative care experience is not essential but a passion for providing
excellent nursing care in a small team is.
You will assess
individual care needs and develop appropriate care plans using a holistic
approach, providing information, advice and support to patients, families and
carers. You will also provide support to Nursing Support Assistants
as required and maintain accurate nursing records using our patient information
system.
We are offering a £1,000 welcome bonus to successful applicants for this position in recognition of the skills and abilities you can bring to our service.
Main duties of the job
To be considered for this role you will need to be a level one registered nurse and interested in developing your skills in a palliative care setting. Previous experience of working with terminally ill patients or in an oncology setting would be desirable but not essential. As part of a small team, you will need to be flexible and a good team player with the ability to work a full range of shifts including Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays.
Responsible
for assessing the individual care needs of patients and developing appropriate
care plans to implement and evaluate the care using a holistic approach in
accordance with Isabel Hospice working practices.
To
monitor the quality of care, promoting high standards in accordance with the
policies of Isabel Hospice and the Care Quality Commission standards.
Provide
information, advice and support to patients, families and carers face to face
and via the advice line and to be aware of escalation procedures.
Understand
the role of volunteers and work with them in the provision of care for patients
and relatives.
Demonstrate
interpersonal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and
trust.
About us
Isabel Hospice has been providing free palliative care to its patients and their families since 1982, providing support and care to people in eastern Hertfordshire who are affected by life-limiting illnesses through a range of different services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
·
Maintain a high standard of infection
control at all times, keeping up to date with infection control procedures.
·
Ensure
clear, concise, accurate records are made and that all communication is
maintained in relation to care delivery adhering to local & national
guidance.
·
Work
as part of the Isabel Hospice multi disciplinary team in the provision and
coordination of holistic care.
·
To
participate in audits, as required.
·
Communicate
effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of
individuals, the public, health & social care professionals, maintaining
the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care
services.
·
Engage
in reflective practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
·
Maintain a high standard of infection
control at all times, keeping up to date with infection control procedures.
·
Ensure
clear, concise, accurate records are made and that all communication is
maintained in relation to care delivery adhering to local & national
guidance.
·
Work
as part of the Isabel Hospice multi disciplinary team in the provision and
coordination of holistic care.
·
To
participate in audits, as required.
·
Communicate
effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of
individuals, the public, health & social care professionals, maintaining
the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care
services.
·
Engage
in reflective practice
Person Specification
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet shift patterns
- Ability to work as part of the team
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the physical and emotional needs of patients suffering from a life threatening illness and those of relative and carers.
- Clear understanding of euthanasia and the law.
- Understanding of clinical governance and national care standards.
- Willingness to undertake further training as required.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a palliative care or oncology setting
- Experience of working with patients with dementia/special needs.
- Previous experience of working with volunteers.
- Knowledge and understanding of symptom control and other aspects of palliative care.
- Understanding and commitment to hospice care philosophy and team nursing.
- Knowledge of audit and standard
Personal attributes
Essential
- Caring, positive and sensitive approach
Person Specification
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet shift patterns
- Ability to work as part of the team
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the physical and emotional needs of patients suffering from a life threatening illness and those of relative and carers.
- Clear understanding of euthanasia and the law.
- Understanding of clinical governance and national care standards.
- Willingness to undertake further training as required.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a palliative care or oncology setting
- Experience of working with patients with dementia/special needs.
- Previous experience of working with volunteers.
- Knowledge and understanding of symptom control and other aspects of palliative care.
- Understanding and commitment to hospice care philosophy and team nursing.
- Knowledge of audit and standard
Personal attributes
Essential
- Caring, positive and sensitive approach
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
