Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity to work withinour outstanding team as a registered nurse in ourspecialist palliative care unit.
We are looking to strengthen our team caring for palliative patients with complex needs. You will be able to utiliseand developyour existing skills.
Working with senior staff, you will be expected to role model the St Gemmas values and behaviour framework.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse you will be expected to:
Care for a team of patients to an exceptional standard of care, with a 1:5 ratio
Use your strongcommunication skills to interact with patients and families alike
Be prepared to work in a busy and emotive environment
Work in a strong and vibrant multi-disciplinary team
Internal rotation from days to nights
We offer:
A caring, supportive environment where we care for both patients and families
A clear, structured induction
Regular Clinical Supervision
Education and development within our Academic Unit of Palliative Care
Colleagues who always strive to do their best and care for each other
Care supported by a wide multi-professional workforce
Opportunities to develop across in-patient, day hospice and community settings
Great facilities including free parking and discounted meals in our Bistro
Transfer of NHS pension (conditions apply) and competitive rates of pay
About us
St Gemmas Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients and their carers in the Hospices In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemmas community team, and via our day services, which include a Day Hospice and Out-Patient Department.
St Gemmas welcomes and provides care to everyone regardless of peoples age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or diagnosis. Our care is always completely free of charge.
St Gemmas is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Purpose of the Role
Work in line with the NMC Code of Conduct. Demonstrating and providing evidence based high
quality nursing care.
Provide direct patient care for a team of palliative care patients and end of life.
Supervise, teach and develop staff and students in the team.
St Gemmas has a set of values and behaviours to improve the experience for our patients and our staff. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of thoughtful care to all and continual improvement in line with the values detailed below.
Caring Treating each person with kindness, empathy, compassion and respect.
Aspiring continually learning and developing; striving for excellence in everything we do
Professional Delivering high standards through team work, a skilled workforce and good governance
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Purpose of the Role
Work in line with the NMC Code of Conduct. Demonstrating and providing evidence based high
quality nursing care.
Provide direct patient care for a team of palliative care patients and end of life.
Supervise, teach and develop staff and students in the team.
St Gemmas has a set of values and behaviours to improve the experience for our patients and our staff. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of thoughtful care to all and continual improvement in line with the values detailed below.
Caring Treating each person with kindness, empathy, compassion and respect.
Aspiring continually learning and developing; striving for excellence in everything we do
Professional Delivering high standards through team work, a skilled workforce and good governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Desirable
- Certificate in Palliative Care/BSc in Cancer Care or associated modules (20 credits )
- Supporting Learning in Practice or equivalent (ENB 998, Mentorship in Practice, NVQ/QCF assessor)
Experience
Essential
- Caring for patients at end of life
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- Management experience
- Team nursing experience
- Mentorship
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of professional updating
- Time management/organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- IT skills (use of electronic patient record systems/email)
Desirable
- End of life care/long term conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Desirable
- Certificate in Palliative Care/BSc in Cancer Care or associated modules (20 credits )
- Supporting Learning in Practice or equivalent (ENB 998, Mentorship in Practice, NVQ/QCF assessor)
Experience
Essential
- Caring for patients at end of life
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- Management experience
- Team nursing experience
- Mentorship
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of professional updating
- Time management/organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- IT skills (use of electronic patient record systems/email)
Desirable
- End of life care/long term conditions
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).
