Job summary
Up to £40,377.46 (FTE) per annum
Location: Harrogate Saint Michaels Hospice
Interviews will take place in Harrogate after the
closing date.
Are you a Nurse
that wants to go beyond conventional nursing duties?
Are you
enthusiastic, innovative and motivated looking for an exciting opportunity to
develop your knowledge and skills? Here in our beautiful & tranquil setting
at Crimple House in Harrogate we offer patient focused holistic care for
patients with a variety of complex nursing needs whilst also supporting their
loved ones, and providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support with a
high nurse to patient ratio. This is your opportunity to make a difference and
join a dynamic multi-disciplinary team passionately dedicated to providing
specialist palliative and end of life care services across a variety of
clinical settings.
If you are
compassionate and caring, then you have the perfect foundation to develop into
an expert in specialist palliative care nurse. Join our team and embark on a
career in this highly rewarding field.
Pay scale
Newly
qualified Nurse (under 2 years post-qualification experience):
£33,763.38FTE (£17.27 per hour
for the first 12 months), £36,727.76 FTE (£18.78 per hour 12-months to 2 years,
enhancements included).
Qualified
Nurse (minimum 2 years experience):
£39,193.71FTE(£20.04
per hour), rising to £40,377.46 FTE (£20.65 per hour after a successful 6-month
probation, enhancements included).
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
To be an effective part of the Nursing team
to ensure the provision of a high level of specialist palliative care within a
multi-disciplinary approach.
To undertake all duties in accordance with
the law, hospice philosophy, recognised professional guidelines and the hospice
commitment to equality of opportunity, diversity, and collective
responsibility.
About us
Benefits
include:
Up to 35
days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata).
Comprehensive
Induction Programme.
Refer a
friend bonus scheme.
Pension
Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
Employee
Assistance Programme.
Free group
life assurance.
Access to
staff benefit program Vivup.
Flexible
working.
Staff
wellbeing including regular contact meetings and access to clinical
supervision.
Free DBS
check.
You will be
joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be
playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services
to the people of Harrogate, Hambleton, Richmondshire, and District.
We
positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless
of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage
applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our
commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All
appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained
including successful applicants being required to undertake a DBS Check
suitable for the role that you will be performing. Disclosure expenses
will be met by the employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hospice
Nurse - Job Description
Job Purpose
To be an effective part of the Nursing team
to ensure the provision of a high level of specialist palliative care within a
multi-disciplinary approach.
Key Tasks
1.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient
centred specialist palliative nursing care within a friendly and supportive team.
2.
Ensure that accurate records of care are
maintained according to standards and in line with legal requirements.
3.
Act as an advocate and always in the best
interest of patients and loved ones alongside members of the multi-disciplinary
team to ensure their needs are met.
4.
Work with the Infection Prevention and
Control Team to ensure the highest standards within the hospice.
5.
Ensure that all clinical practice is of the
highest standard following clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines at all
times.
6.
Provide mentorship and teaching to students
and new members of the team delivering a positive learning environment.
7. Act as Shift Co-ordinator with other members
of the team on a rotational basis following a period of induction and training.
8.
Help maintain a pleasant and safe environment
for patients, visitors and staff.
9.
Ensure resources are adequately sustained by
maintaining appropriate levels of supplies of stock.
10.
Actively keep up to date by participating in
educational opportunities, applying evidence based practice and ensuring the
requirements of Revalidation and CPD are met.
11.
Work
with members of the nursing team on agreed specialist responsibilities, sharing
knowledge and taking responsibility for the development and monitoring of
practice and progress in that area.
12.
On
request, with support, to work across the organisations services to support
our patients in all locations.
13.
Empower
volunteers in line with policies and procedures to ensure full contribution, assisting
staff to achieve Hospice strategy.
14.
Embed
the values of the organisation into your working practices evidencing this
regularly and ensuring this remains a priority.
To undertake all duties in accordance with
the law, hospice philosophy, recognised professional guidelines and the hospice
commitment to equality of opportunity, diversity, and collective
responsibility.
The above is indicative of the current
responsibilities of the post which may change from time to time in consultation
with the post holder in line with the service need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hospice
Nurse - Job Description
Job Purpose
To be an effective part of the Nursing team
to ensure the provision of a high level of specialist palliative care within a
multi-disciplinary approach.
Key Tasks
1.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient
centred specialist palliative nursing care within a friendly and supportive team.
2.
Ensure that accurate records of care are
maintained according to standards and in line with legal requirements.
3.
Act as an advocate and always in the best
interest of patients and loved ones alongside members of the multi-disciplinary
team to ensure their needs are met.
4.
Work with the Infection Prevention and
Control Team to ensure the highest standards within the hospice.
5.
Ensure that all clinical practice is of the
highest standard following clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines at all
times.
6.
Provide mentorship and teaching to students
and new members of the team delivering a positive learning environment.
7. Act as Shift Co-ordinator with other members
of the team on a rotational basis following a period of induction and training.
8.
Help maintain a pleasant and safe environment
for patients, visitors and staff.
9.
Ensure resources are adequately sustained by
maintaining appropriate levels of supplies of stock.
10.
Actively keep up to date by participating in
educational opportunities, applying evidence based practice and ensuring the
requirements of Revalidation and CPD are met.
11.
Work
with members of the nursing team on agreed specialist responsibilities, sharing
knowledge and taking responsibility for the development and monitoring of
practice and progress in that area.
12.
On
request, with support, to work across the organisations services to support
our patients in all locations.
13.
Empower
volunteers in line with policies and procedures to ensure full contribution, assisting
staff to achieve Hospice strategy.
14.
Embed
the values of the organisation into your working practices evidencing this
regularly and ensuring this remains a priority.
To undertake all duties in accordance with
the law, hospice philosophy, recognised professional guidelines and the hospice
commitment to equality of opportunity, diversity, and collective
responsibility.
The above is indicative of the current
responsibilities of the post which may change from time to time in consultation
with the post holder in line with the service need.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current practical experience of nursing in a clinical setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current pin
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and interest in End-of-Life care
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the requirement for accurate record keeping and skills in maintaining clear records
- Understanding of clinical audit
- Understanding of infection control issues
- Understanding of wound care
- An understanding of and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Patient centred approach
- Good organisational skills
- Collaborative team working skills
- Understanding of health and safety issues relating to an inpatient unit
Attributes
Essential
- Positive attitude to patient care
- Self-awareness and ability to recognise signs of stress and use coping strategies
- Commitment to CPD of self and others, including specialist palliative care training
- Demonstrate a commitment to North Yorkshire Hospice Cares aims and objectives through its core values and behaviours
- Full understanding of and strong commitment to confidentiality
- Manages stressful situations with a calm and measured approach
- Flexible in attitude to work, and undertaking of role
- Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards diversity and inclusion
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current practical experience of nursing in a clinical setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current pin
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and interest in End-of-Life care
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the requirement for accurate record keeping and skills in maintaining clear records
- Understanding of clinical audit
- Understanding of infection control issues
- Understanding of wound care
- An understanding of and commitment to multi-disciplinary working
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Patient centred approach
- Good organisational skills
- Collaborative team working skills
- Understanding of health and safety issues relating to an inpatient unit
Attributes
Essential
- Positive attitude to patient care
- Self-awareness and ability to recognise signs of stress and use coping strategies
- Commitment to CPD of self and others, including specialist palliative care training
- Demonstrate a commitment to North Yorkshire Hospice Cares aims and objectives through its core values and behaviours
- Full understanding of and strong commitment to confidentiality
- Manages stressful situations with a calm and measured approach
- Flexible in attitude to work, and undertaking of role
- Promote and sustain a responsible attitude towards diversity and inclusion
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).
