Job summary
Are you a seeking a new opportunity where you can make a vital difference?
St Lukes Hospice Plymouth is recruiting a Band 4 Nursing Associate to join
the highly respected, friendly nursing team at our inpatient unit (IPU) in the
beautiful setting of Turnchapel, Plymouth.
Our IPU team prides itself on providing palliative and end of life care of
the highest standard for patients with complex care needs, relieving their pain
and maintaining their dignity. As a result, the IPU enjoys a particularly good
nurse to patient ratio (typically 1:3) to support this standard of care.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Associate role is relatively new at St Luke's so we are seeking
a resilient individual who can help us shape and develop the role for the
future. You will be given a structured orientation program from our dedicated
team supported by Practice Educators to further develop your skills, confidence
and competencies in patient care.
While the role we are recruiting to is a challenging one, it is highly
rewarding and you will be part of a supportive team working in a positive
environment where all our staff and volunteers are valued. Internal rotation to
nights and weekends will be a requirement of the post.
About us
In return, youll benefit from excellent opportunities to develop your
skills, plus the chance to continue membership of the NHS Pension Scheme for
existing members.
Working with us, you will receive an attractive employment package: seven
weeks annual leave (including bank holidays) rising with service, free onsite
parking, and membership of a cashback health plan.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email shorsfall@stlukes-hospice.org.uk
or kthorrington@stlukes-hospice.org.uk
Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced clearance will be required for this
post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
To provide safe, personal and effective care
and support to patients, families and service users of St Lukes Hospice,
Plymouth.
To support the registered nurse and
contribute to the ongoing assessment and care planning for patients. To monitor
the condition and health need of patients on a continual basis in partnership
with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment when
required.
The
jobholder will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and
evaluation of programmes of care as part of the multidisciplinary team. The
jobholder will have the knowledge to interpret information and be skilled in
taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome. The post holder
will contribute to the maintenance of a safe clinical environment. The post
holder is expected to work across a variety of clinical environments.
The
job holder will actively support the assessment and supervision of trainee or
new nursing associates, assistant practitioners, students and clinical support
workers. This will include leading and co-ordinating a team of clinical support
workers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED.
To provide safe, personal and effective care
and support to patients, families and service users of St Lukes Hospice,
Plymouth.
To support the registered nurse and
contribute to the ongoing assessment and care planning for patients. To monitor
the condition and health need of patients on a continual basis in partnership
with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment when
required.
The
jobholder will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and
evaluation of programmes of care as part of the multidisciplinary team. The
jobholder will have the knowledge to interpret information and be skilled in
taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome. The post holder
will contribute to the maintenance of a safe clinical environment. The post
holder is expected to work across a variety of clinical environments.
The
job holder will actively support the assessment and supervision of trainee or
new nursing associates, assistant practitioners, students and clinical support
workers. This will include leading and co-ordinating a team of clinical support
workers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PERSON SPECIFICATION.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PERSON SPECIFICATION.
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).
