Job summary
At
Birmingham Hospice our teams are committed to improving quality of life for
people living with life-limiting conditions as well as supporting their
families and loved ones during one of the most challenging periods they will
ever face.
We are seeking NMC Registered Adult Nurses to join our In Patient Unit
at Selly Park.
Main duties of the job
You will be working alongside our skilled multi-disciplinary
team to deliver the highest possible standard of person centred palliative and
end of life care to our patients and their families.
Administration of drugs in line with Birmingham
Hospice policy and professional guidance is a fundamental part of the role.
You will be required to take charge of the ward as
and when required. The role will also
involve supervising Band 2 staff, student nurses and other Clinical Trainees.
This post will be predominately based at our
Selly Park site. However, there may be
times where work across both hospice sites is expected.
In return, there will be opportunity
to develop professionally and learn specialist skills supported by our experienced
and passionate multidisciplinary teams including our Education team.
If this sounds like the role for you then wed love
to receive your application.
About us
Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and end of
life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses.
We believe that all people in Birmingham should have access
to the best specialist care and support - when, where and how they need it. Our
vision is a future where everyone with a life-limiting illness will live and
die with dignity and in comfort. Our mission is to enable more people from all
communities to access the care of their choice at the end of life.
During a recent CQC inspection our sites have been rated outstanding, with independent health care regulators highlighting that
colleagues and services are caring, responsive and well-led.
Our outstanding teams are passionate about providing the
very best care, and patients and their loved ones are at the heart of
everything we do.
Our values of kindness, respect, innovation, togetherness,
positivity and openness are at the centre of who we are, what we do and how we
behave. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming, caring and
supportive team. Were offering a competitive salary, with generous holiday
allowance, a contribution pension scheme, and a commitment to investing in our
people through employee benefits and ongoing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To deliver the highest possible standard of
palliative and end of life care to patients and their families in accordance
with the hospice values.
Main Duties
and Responsibilities
Managerial and
Leadership
- To take charge of the ward
when required.
- To supervise Band 2, Student
nurses and other Clinical Trainees.
- To support and mentor ward
colleagues in clinical procedures.
- To facilitate and support
change.
- To attend and participate in
MDT meetings and ward rounds.
Clinical
- To
ensure that care is person centred and that the holistic assessment,
development and evaluation of individual nursing care plans involving patients,
families, and carers is appropriate.
- To give
encouragement, support, time, reassurance, and advice to patients with
palliative care needs, their families, and carers to promote informed choice.
- To administer
drugs in accordance with Hospice policy and the Professional guidance on the
safe and secure handling of medicines (2018)
- To work as an effective
member of the multidisciplinary team.
- To
develop clinical expertise in palliative care and to undertake professional
development.
- To ensure the NMC Code
professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives, and
nursing associates (2018) is always upheld.
- To participate in research
and audit as appropriate.
- To support students in
practice and undertake practice supervisor and assessor training.
- To
complete clinical skills training to maintain clinical competency.
- To
participate in teaching and link nurse roles.
- To
engage with clinical supervision.
- To
work flexibly across all clinical areas in the hospice if required.
Communication
- Ensure
effective communication with patients and their relatives and the wider
multidisciplinary team.
- To develop confidence and competence in undertaking
difficult conversations including advanced care planning and conflict
resolution.
- Demonstrate high standards of both written
and verbal communication.
Health and
Safety
- To
participate and support in the maintenance of a safe working environment in
accordance with the requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the
delivery of high quality, safe, patient-centred care.
Financial
- To ensure resources are used
in an efficient and cost-effective manner for the good of the patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To deliver the highest possible standard of
palliative and end of life care to patients and their families in accordance
with the hospice values.
Main Duties
and Responsibilities
Managerial and
Leadership
- To take charge of the ward
when required.
- To supervise Band 2, Student
nurses and other Clinical Trainees.
- To support and mentor ward
colleagues in clinical procedures.
- To facilitate and support
change.
- To attend and participate in
MDT meetings and ward rounds.
Clinical
- To
ensure that care is person centred and that the holistic assessment,
development and evaluation of individual nursing care plans involving patients,
families, and carers is appropriate.
- To give
encouragement, support, time, reassurance, and advice to patients with
palliative care needs, their families, and carers to promote informed choice.
- To administer
drugs in accordance with Hospice policy and the Professional guidance on the
safe and secure handling of medicines (2018)
- To work as an effective
member of the multidisciplinary team.
- To
develop clinical expertise in palliative care and to undertake professional
development.
- To ensure the NMC Code
professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives, and
nursing associates (2018) is always upheld.
- To participate in research
and audit as appropriate.
- To support students in
practice and undertake practice supervisor and assessor training.
- To
complete clinical skills training to maintain clinical competency.
- To
participate in teaching and link nurse roles.
- To
engage with clinical supervision.
- To
work flexibly across all clinical areas in the hospice if required.
Communication
- Ensure
effective communication with patients and their relatives and the wider
multidisciplinary team.
- To develop confidence and competence in undertaking
difficult conversations including advanced care planning and conflict
resolution.
- Demonstrate high standards of both written
and verbal communication.
Health and
Safety
- To
participate and support in the maintenance of a safe working environment in
accordance with the requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the
delivery of high quality, safe, patient-centred care.
Financial
- To ensure resources are used
in an efficient and cost-effective manner for the good of the patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Demonstrates a clear interest in palliative and end of life care
- - Evidence of multidisciplinary working
- - Experience of co-ordinating workload of self and others
- - Sound knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based care.
- - Evidence of continuous professional development
- - Excellent standard of nursing care and clinical knowledge
Desirable
- - Palliative care experience
- - Knowledge of hospice work
- - Knowledge of symptom control and end of life issues
Qualifications
Essential
- - NMC Registered Adult Nurse
Desirable
- - Practice supervisor and assessor training
- - Post registration education in palliative/end of life care or equivalent
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- - Ability to be flexible, reliable and responsible
- - Excellent time management skills
- - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- - Excellent diplomacy skills
- - Ability to communicate across diverse groups and communities and demonstrate equality in approach.
- - High standards of documentation
- - Ability to work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- - Adaptable and able to use initiative.
- - Interest in effective assessment and psychosocial care of palliative patients with complex needs
- - Competent in IT skills including use of databases, email, internet, and Word
- - Positive and enthusiastic
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Demonstrates a clear interest in palliative and end of life care
- - Evidence of multidisciplinary working
- - Experience of co-ordinating workload of self and others
- - Sound knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based care.
- - Evidence of continuous professional development
- - Excellent standard of nursing care and clinical knowledge
Desirable
- - Palliative care experience
- - Knowledge of hospice work
- - Knowledge of symptom control and end of life issues
Qualifications
Essential
- - NMC Registered Adult Nurse
Desirable
- - Practice supervisor and assessor training
- - Post registration education in palliative/end of life care or equivalent
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- - Ability to be flexible, reliable and responsible
- - Excellent time management skills
- - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- - Excellent diplomacy skills
- - Ability to communicate across diverse groups and communities and demonstrate equality in approach.
- - High standards of documentation
- - Ability to work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- - Adaptable and able to use initiative.
- - Interest in effective assessment and psychosocial care of palliative patients with complex needs
- - Competent in IT skills including use of databases, email, internet, and Word
- - Positive and enthusiastic
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).
