Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Bank Hospice Nurses to work in our inpatient unit, Sylvan Ward, on a bank contract basis
Main duties of the job
The provision of specialist palliative and end of life nursing care, primarily on Sylvan Ward
The delivery of a holistic model of care, which supports the psychological, emotional, social
and spiritual needs of the patient
Participation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person
centred nursing care for patients
Awareness of the importance of supporting family members through periods of death,
dying and bereavement
Working effectively with MDT colleagues, delegating duties according to the skills and
knowledge of junior team members
To actively support and model the SNHC Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect,
Equity
About us
St Nicholas Hospice Care is a
successful charity serving the local area of West Suffolk and Thetford. Every
year we support nearly 2,000 local people, delivering care across multiple
settings. Our services are not just for patients, but for their family and
friends too, and include everything from specialist medical care to bereavement
support and practical help
Why Choose Us?
Supportive,
Multidisciplinary Team: Work alongside experienced nurses, healthcare
assistants, specialist doctors, allied health professionals, and dedicated
volunteers
Calming, Holistic Setting:
Our 12-bed Sylvan Ward is set in peaceful gardens, offering a tranquil space
for palliative care with activities like afternoon teas, pizza nights, and
donkey visits
Our 12-bed unit is a
well-supported setting where you work alongside a multidisciplinary team of
Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants, specialist Medical team and Allied
Health Professionals. Additionally, our volunteers bring plenty of positivity and
invaluable support to our ward. This diversity of skills, knowledge and
experience is fundamental to excellent care, and the wards friendly and
supportive atmosphere
As an employee, you will have
access to:
Free onsite parking
Onsite catering
Access to Blue Light Card
scheme with a range of discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care
Plan and provide direct nursing care for patients on Sylvan Ward, ensuring that
interventions are based upon assessment and evaluation
Demonstrate sound clinical competencies, skills and knowledge in relation to specialist
palliative and end of life care
Ensure that clinical quality is evident within care delivery, by adhering to evidence based
interventions, working to SNHC clinical guidelines and best practice
Provide clinical support and advice by telephone, during out of hours periods, acting within
the limits of own expertise and experience and signposting for advice, as required
Working with MDT colleagues, develop plans of care to support patient discharge
Effectively delegate care within the scope of expertise of MDT colleagues and with an
understanding of registered nurse accountability
Promote patient safety with the use of dynamic risk assessment, mitigating identified risk
and escalating this as appropriate
Support and promote patient autonomy by working in partnership to agree care needs and
treatment plans, with an awareness of the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Demonstrate collaborative working by seeking the support of internal and external clinical
expertise, as appropriate
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation at all times
Demonstrate a compassionate and values-led approach to care delivery and MDT
interactions, at all times
Demonstrate high level communication skills, recognising the impact of loss, grief and
bereavement upon the patient and their family, utilising the skills across the MDT to support
these
Communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrate an awareness of risk and ability to act upon this by managing this and
reporting, as appropriate
Ensure awareness of clinical risk management processes, including the use of RADAR to
log incidents for investigation
Leadership and management
Act as a professional role model at all times
Utilise opportunities to share clinical expertise, knowledge and skills with colleagues and
learners, both formal and informal
Act as a Shift Co-ordinator to direct clinical care and support operational decision-making
such as planning patient admissions and supporting discharges
Demonstrate willingness to participate in initiatives which support team working and
resilience, such as reflective practice and group supervision
Professional Development
Consider learning and development needs and participate in opportunities to support these
Demonstrate willingness to participate in initiatives which support own practice and
wellbeing, such as clinical supervision and reflective practice
Undertake any reasonable additional responsibilities which enhance own learning and
practice, and which support the clinical team and patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care
Plan and provide direct nursing care for patients on Sylvan Ward, ensuring that
interventions are based upon assessment and evaluation
Demonstrate sound clinical competencies, skills and knowledge in relation to specialist
palliative and end of life care
Ensure that clinical quality is evident within care delivery, by adhering to evidence based
interventions, working to SNHC clinical guidelines and best practice
Provide clinical support and advice by telephone, during out of hours periods, acting within
the limits of own expertise and experience and signposting for advice, as required
Working with MDT colleagues, develop plans of care to support patient discharge
Effectively delegate care within the scope of expertise of MDT colleagues and with an
understanding of registered nurse accountability
Promote patient safety with the use of dynamic risk assessment, mitigating identified risk
and escalating this as appropriate
Support and promote patient autonomy by working in partnership to agree care needs and
treatment plans, with an awareness of the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Demonstrate collaborative working by seeking the support of internal and external clinical
expertise, as appropriate
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation at all times
Demonstrate a compassionate and values-led approach to care delivery and MDT
interactions, at all times
Demonstrate high level communication skills, recognising the impact of loss, grief and
bereavement upon the patient and their family, utilising the skills across the MDT to support
these
Communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrate an awareness of risk and ability to act upon this by managing this and
reporting, as appropriate
Ensure awareness of clinical risk management processes, including the use of RADAR to
log incidents for investigation
Leadership and management
Act as a professional role model at all times
Utilise opportunities to share clinical expertise, knowledge and skills with colleagues and
learners, both formal and informal
Act as a Shift Co-ordinator to direct clinical care and support operational decision-making
such as planning patient admissions and supporting discharges
Demonstrate willingness to participate in initiatives which support team working and
resilience, such as reflective practice and group supervision
Professional Development
Consider learning and development needs and participate in opportunities to support these
Demonstrate willingness to participate in initiatives which support own practice and
wellbeing, such as clinical supervision and reflective practice
Undertake any reasonable additional responsibilities which enhance own learning and
practice, and which support the clinical team and patient care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Adult Registered Nurse (Active NMC registrant)
- Relevant Diploma or Degree in Nursing
Desirable
- A qualification in palliative care or long term conditions, or willingness to work towards this.
- Teaching and Assessing qualification (ENB 998, Practice Assessor, or similar)
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continuing professional and development
- Enthusiasm for specialist palliative care
Desirable
- Clinical experience and experience of palliative care
- Good knowledge of palliative care theory and practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness of the principles of palliative care and a commitment to work towards these
- Awareness of the principles of safe use of medication, including the management of controlled drugs
- Understanding and awareness of safeguarding principles
- Proven ability to support team members at all levels
- Ability to recognise and learn from mistake
- An open approach to learning and development
- Willingness to challenge poor practice
- Understanding of the value and importance of volunteers
- Contemporary evidence-based clinical skills and knowledge
- Willingness to extend own practice by learning
- Ability to remain calm during times of heightened emotions and use skills to de-escalate these situations
- Willingness to learn skills which support a one team approach to care, to support business continuity
- Working with staff across organisational and professional boundaries
- IT literate, including Outlook emails, iRota and electronic patient records (SystmOne).
- Good understanding of high quality care
- Ability to problem solve to support clinical and organisational need.
- Ability to work full roster (including unsocial hours)
- Robust understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion, recognising the needs of others without judgement or prejudice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Adult Registered Nurse (Active NMC registrant)
- Relevant Diploma or Degree in Nursing
Desirable
- A qualification in palliative care or long term conditions, or willingness to work towards this.
- Teaching and Assessing qualification (ENB 998, Practice Assessor, or similar)
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continuing professional and development
- Enthusiasm for specialist palliative care
Desirable
- Clinical experience and experience of palliative care
- Good knowledge of palliative care theory and practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness of the principles of palliative care and a commitment to work towards these
- Awareness of the principles of safe use of medication, including the management of controlled drugs
- Understanding and awareness of safeguarding principles
- Proven ability to support team members at all levels
- Ability to recognise and learn from mistake
- An open approach to learning and development
- Willingness to challenge poor practice
- Understanding of the value and importance of volunteers
- Contemporary evidence-based clinical skills and knowledge
- Willingness to extend own practice by learning
- Ability to remain calm during times of heightened emotions and use skills to de-escalate these situations
- Willingness to learn skills which support a one team approach to care, to support business continuity
- Working with staff across organisational and professional boundaries
- IT literate, including Outlook emails, iRota and electronic patient records (SystmOne).
- Good understanding of high quality care
- Ability to problem solve to support clinical and organisational need.
- Ability to work full roster (including unsocial hours)
- Robust understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion, recognising the needs of others without judgement or prejudice
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).
