Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our supportive, professional team within the Inpatient Unit at Bolton Hospice. This will be a challenging and rewarding opportunity for anyone wishing to further develop their nursing skills and knowledge within specialist palliative care. Team Bolton Hospice is friendly, motivated and committed to providing high quality, expert specialist palliative and end of life care to the people of Bolton.
Part Time 34.5 hours per week
Staff Nurse - £28,407 - £30,639 WTE per annum (Actual Salary £26,134 - £28,187)
Senior Staff Nurse - £30,639 - £34,581 WTE per annum (Actual Salary £28,187 - £31,814)
Unsocial hours enhancements paid in addition.
Staff can transition to senior staff nurse on successful completion of competencies within set time-frame
The role covers a 24 hour, 7 day service and will therefore include weekends and rotation to night duty.
Long day shifts and night shifts would be expected.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will support patients with complex clinical needs and provide hands-on, person-centred care. Our staff strive to provide the highest quality of service for our patients and their families and carers, through a collaborative team approach.
To apply, you must be a Registered General Nurse, who is enthusiastic and flexible with a passion for specialist palliative and end of life care. A recognised post-registration palliative care qualification is desirable, although you will be fully supported in the role if you have limited or no experience with the specialty. You will have access to a range of training and development opportunities and be welcomed as a valued member of an experienced and supportive team.
About us
Our purpose is caring for all our patients and those most important to them really well, together with creating a great place to work for all our people.
We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternity package, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, subsidised meals, option to apply for Blue Light Card and excellent training opportunities. We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance.
Interview date to be confirmed
For an informal discussion about the role and working for Bolton Hospice, please email a request to recruitment@boltonhospice.org and a member of the clinical team will be in touch.
Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work with others to ensure the highest standards of nursing and clinical care
to patients and carers.
To advise and support staff, demonstrate competence in
the speciality and broaden remit in line with current evidence based knowledge
and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work with others to ensure the highest standards of nursing and clinical care
to patients and carers.
To advise and support staff, demonstrate competence in
the speciality and broaden remit in line with current evidence based knowledge
and training.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of palliative care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Diploma or relevant experience
Desirable
- ENB998 or Mentorship
- Recognised post-registration palliative care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of managing change
- Application of evidence to practice
- Evidence of multi-professional working
- Understanding and evidence of application of the NMC and other professional codes of conduct
Desirable
- Experience in the specialty
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage risk effectively
- Ability to plan personal and professional development of self and others
- Computer literacy
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Punctual, reliable and flexible
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Numeracy skills
Desirable
- Communication skills training
- Clinical credibility within the sphere of palliative care
Other
Essential
- Able to work proactively, independently and on own initiative
- Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle for business use subject to the Equality Act 2010.
- Adaptable and able to work in a team environment
- Able to work under pressure
- Assertive and confident
- Ability to inspire trust and respect
- A commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of palliative care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Diploma or relevant experience
Desirable
- ENB998 or Mentorship
- Recognised post-registration palliative care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of managing change
- Application of evidence to practice
- Evidence of multi-professional working
- Understanding and evidence of application of the NMC and other professional codes of conduct
Desirable
- Experience in the specialty
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage risk effectively
- Ability to plan personal and professional development of self and others
- Computer literacy
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Punctual, reliable and flexible
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Numeracy skills
Desirable
- Communication skills training
- Clinical credibility within the sphere of palliative care
Other
Essential
- Able to work proactively, independently and on own initiative
- Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle for business use subject to the Equality Act 2010.
- Adaptable and able to work in a team environment
- Able to work under pressure
- Assertive and confident
- Ability to inspire trust and respect
- A commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice
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).
