Job summary
We are looking to recruit a registered nurse who is committed to caring for our patients, families, carers and others who are important to them and delivering specialist palliative care.
Contract:Permanent
Salary:£30,869 to 38,018 (pro rata),Hospice Band 5, Competency Based Framework
Enhancements of between 30% and 60% for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours
Working
Pattern:23-34.5 hours per week,(Monday to Sunday, including nights)
Based at:Little Hulton
Call to
action - How to Apply
If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a
much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Helen Newberry on 0161 702 5417 or email hnewberry@sah.org.uk if
more information is required.
Applicants
must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at
this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced
DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within
the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training
appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.
All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and
responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working
Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty
2015.
Timescales
We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined
below.
Closing
Date: 20th June 2025
Interview
Date: 25th June 2025
Main duties of the job
The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of specialist palliative and supportive patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.
The Staff Nurse plays an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and has strong working relationships with other healthcare providers.
The Staff Nurse assists in the management and organisation of work as required, ensuring effective communication and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.
The Staff Nurse plays a key role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named mentor.
As a Staff Nurse, we can offer career opportunities through our unique competency based framework.
St Anns delivers a service across three sites. Whilst you will have a specific base, there may be occasions where you are required to provide cross-site / service cover.
About us
At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's
providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by
life-limiting illnesses.
We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding
person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St
Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.
You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve
our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Key
Benefits
- 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10
years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
- Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
- Health cash plan
- Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
- Life cover
- Free parking
- Discounted lunches on site
- Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
- Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
- IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for
everyone to thrive and reach their potential
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Staff Nurse will:
- Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective
management of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) on a shift-by-shift basis as delegated
by the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse.
- Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients,
reassessing as appropriate.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of
high standards of effective holistic care.
- Lead on the delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care, ensuring
individual care needs are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
- Use professional judgement when assessing patient needs / problems
and investigations requiring analysis and intervention.
- Organise own time and that of junior learners.
- Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with
national and local policy.
- Ensure that patient information is communicated to the appropriate
professional(s) of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the hospice
values, policies and procedures and professional guidelines in order that a
safe and quality service is provided.
- Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients,
relatives, staff and others giving consideration to potential barriers to
understanding.
- Work towards the achievement of the shared goals of the patient and
multidisciplinary team by collaboration to ensure that best practice is
achieved utilising both clinical bench marking and Evidence Based Practice to
achieve this.
- Undertake
practice sensitive to the individualised needs of all patients.
- Administration
of medicines and treatments in line with NMC and hospice policy.
- Be
actively involved with all aspects of admission and discharge, engaging with
other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach
based on the assessment of needs.
- Undertake
clinical skills with dexterity and accuracy to improve the patient experience
and journey (e.g. venipuncture, cannulation, etc.)
- Be
competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in
accordance with instruction and departmental procedures, reporting any faults
as necessary.
- Maintain
accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records in line with hospice
policy and NMC Code of Conduct.
- Maintain
own CPD in accordance with requirements and contribute to formulation of own
objectives and personal development plan.
- In
conjunction with the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse, contribute to the
delivery of orientation programmes and induction for new starters and learners.
- Actively
contribute and participate in the hospice clinical governance agenda.
- Act
as a link nurse and resource for other nursing staff for a specific area of
patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Staff Nurse will:
- Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective
management of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) on a shift-by-shift basis as delegated
by the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse.
- Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients,
reassessing as appropriate.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of
high standards of effective holistic care.
- Lead on the delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care, ensuring
individual care needs are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
- Use professional judgement when assessing patient needs / problems
and investigations requiring analysis and intervention.
- Organise own time and that of junior learners.
- Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with
national and local policy.
- Ensure that patient information is communicated to the appropriate
professional(s) of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the hospice
values, policies and procedures and professional guidelines in order that a
safe and quality service is provided.
- Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients,
relatives, staff and others giving consideration to potential barriers to
understanding.
- Work towards the achievement of the shared goals of the patient and
multidisciplinary team by collaboration to ensure that best practice is
achieved utilising both clinical bench marking and Evidence Based Practice to
achieve this.
- Undertake
practice sensitive to the individualised needs of all patients.
- Administration
of medicines and treatments in line with NMC and hospice policy.
- Be
actively involved with all aspects of admission and discharge, engaging with
other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach
based on the assessment of needs.
- Undertake
clinical skills with dexterity and accuracy to improve the patient experience
and journey (e.g. venipuncture, cannulation, etc.)
- Be
competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in
accordance with instruction and departmental procedures, reporting any faults
as necessary.
- Maintain
accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records in line with hospice
policy and NMC Code of Conduct.
- Maintain
own CPD in accordance with requirements and contribute to formulation of own
objectives and personal development plan.
- In
conjunction with the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse, contribute to the
delivery of orientation programmes and induction for new starters and learners.
- Actively
contribute and participate in the hospice clinical governance agenda.
- Act
as a link nurse and resource for other nursing staff for a specific area of
patient care.
Person Specification
The Staff Nurse will be able to:
Essential
- Work as part of a team.
- Problem solve.
- Demonstrate awareness of own limitations.
- Organise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
- Effectively organise.
- Have a positive approach to work.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to the internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours.
- Motivate personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
- Compassionate and caring.
- Inspire others and be a positive role model.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level Registration.
- Current right to work in the UK- NO SPONSERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant post registration palliative care experience.
Person Specification
The Staff Nurse will be able to:
Essential
- Work as part of a team.
- Problem solve.
- Demonstrate awareness of own limitations.
- Organise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
- Effectively organise.
- Have a positive approach to work.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to the internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours.
- Motivate personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
- Compassionate and caring.
- Inspire others and be a positive role model.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level Registration.
- Current right to work in the UK- NO SPONSERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant post registration palliative care experience.
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).
