Job summary
Are you looking to join a dedicated and caring team who support local patients when they need it the most?
At St Leonard's Hospice we have a great opportunity for a full time Registered Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team who provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients within the community.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who would like to extend and develop their palliative and end-of-life care skills. You will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled staff across our Hospice@Home, working across a full shift rotation pattern (days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays).
This is a rewarding role and our teams go above and beyond with the individualised care they provide to our patients and their families. Therefore, as long as you have a passion for working in Hospice care, we would love to hear from you.
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Working in our Hospice@Home team as a Registered Nurse, your main duties will be to:
- work as a member of the Hospice multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients
- be responsible for the planning, delivering and evaluating the effectiveness of care given to patients
- provide emotional support to patients loved ones
- maintain accurate written records of care, communicating all necessary information to other team members
- create a positive and safe environment for patients
What we need from you:
- previous experience of working as a nurse within a community setting including having excellent nursing skills, record keeping and medicines management
- excellent communication skills and have the ability to be sensitive and empathetic
- be able to respond appropriately to emotionally challenging situations
- be highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic
What we can offer you in return:
- salary above NHS pay scales
- shift enhancements for working unsociable hours
- reimbursement of NMC fees
- up to 41 days Annual Leave
- continuation of NHS pension and annual leave entitlement (T&Cs apply)
- attractive pension scheme for non-NHS staff
- Golden Hello of £1,000 (after tax) as a special thank you and welcome to our team
- extensive employee discounts including Blue Light Card discounts
- a supportive induction and tailored development plan
- ongoing development opportunities including Workforce Wednesdays
- free car parking
About us
Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.
We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work as a member of the Hospice multi-disciplinary team to provide a high
standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to
patients in the community setting.
To
provide support to patients, families and carers.
Main
duties and responsibilities
Professional/ Clinical
- Maintain
a multi-disciplinary team approach to the individualised care of the patient
and maintain high standards of nursing care.
- Assess
the needs of the patient and their family taking into account their physical,
psychological, social and spiritual needs.
- Work closely with all members of the
Community Team involved in the patients care and agree our input and level of
involvement.
- Plan, initiate, and constantly evaluate
the effectiveness of care under the direction of the Community Nursing Team and
Hospice@Home Team Leaders.
- Maintain accurate written records of
care, communicating all necessary information to other team members and any
Community Services involved.
- Participate fully in the setting,
implementation and monitoring of formal standards of practice and to be
involved, when required, in clinical governance and audit.
- Comply with the requirements of the
Nursing and Midwifery Council regarding Professional Registration and to
Post-Registration professional education and revalidation.
- Communicate appropriately with all
patients, relatives, and staff, liaise with other departments and agencies, and
attend departmental and interdepartmental meetings as requested.
- Take part in the audit process as
required.
- Participate in full rotation across all shifts.
Administrative/ Managerial
- Maintain
a caring and mutually supportive working environment for all members of staff
and volunteers, being sensitive to the emotional needs of colleagues and giving
appropriate support to them.
- Maintain accurate records regarding the
administration and custody of drugs within the community setting. To comply with all statutory and
organisational policies relating to drug administration and management.
- Maintain high standards of safety within
the home, reporting any hazardous occurrences or equipment.
- Report all accidents, incidents,
complaints, and untoward occurrences, keeping statutory and organisational
records as required.
- Exercise care and economy in the use of
property and equipment.
Education
- Assist
in the teaching of new staff and volunteers so that they are able to function
fully within the team.
- Participate
in the teaching and guidance of visiting professionals eg Student Nurses,
Social Workers and Post Graduate Students.
- Communicate
skills learnt on secondment or study leave to other members of staff.
- Access
and positively engage in role-related e-learning as directed by line managers
and Lead Nurse for Education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work as a member of the Hospice multi-disciplinary team to provide a high
standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to
patients in the community setting.
To
provide support to patients, families and carers.
Main
duties and responsibilities
Professional/ Clinical
- Maintain
a multi-disciplinary team approach to the individualised care of the patient
and maintain high standards of nursing care.
- Assess
the needs of the patient and their family taking into account their physical,
psychological, social and spiritual needs.
- Work closely with all members of the
Community Team involved in the patients care and agree our input and level of
involvement.
- Plan, initiate, and constantly evaluate
the effectiveness of care under the direction of the Community Nursing Team and
Hospice@Home Team Leaders.
- Maintain accurate written records of
care, communicating all necessary information to other team members and any
Community Services involved.
- Participate fully in the setting,
implementation and monitoring of formal standards of practice and to be
involved, when required, in clinical governance and audit.
- Comply with the requirements of the
Nursing and Midwifery Council regarding Professional Registration and to
Post-Registration professional education and revalidation.
- Communicate appropriately with all
patients, relatives, and staff, liaise with other departments and agencies, and
attend departmental and interdepartmental meetings as requested.
- Take part in the audit process as
required.
- Participate in full rotation across all shifts.
Administrative/ Managerial
- Maintain
a caring and mutually supportive working environment for all members of staff
and volunteers, being sensitive to the emotional needs of colleagues and giving
appropriate support to them.
- Maintain accurate records regarding the
administration and custody of drugs within the community setting. To comply with all statutory and
organisational policies relating to drug administration and management.
- Maintain high standards of safety within
the home, reporting any hazardous occurrences or equipment.
- Report all accidents, incidents,
complaints, and untoward occurrences, keeping statutory and organisational
records as required.
- Exercise care and economy in the use of
property and equipment.
Education
- Assist
in the teaching of new staff and volunteers so that they are able to function
fully within the team.
- Participate
in the teaching and guidance of visiting professionals eg Student Nurses,
Social Workers and Post Graduate Students.
- Communicate
skills learnt on secondment or study leave to other members of staff.
- Access
and positively engage in role-related e-learning as directed by line managers
and Lead Nurse for Education.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- District Nursing/Community Nursing experience
- Excellent management & organisational skills
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Self-motivated
- Work efficiently
- Confident
- Able to manage own time
- Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Palliative Care Experience
- Multi Agency & Partnership Working
- Audit & evaluation
IT
Essential
- Experience of using SystmOne
- Good basic IT skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Desirable
- Experience of using ePaCCs
Personal
Essential
- Work confidentially and with discretion
- Enthusiasm
- Professional image
- Courteous and respectful of others
- Awareness and ability to cope with pressure
- Ability to work in a difficult environment
- Flexible to the changing needs of the post
- Ability to work unsocial hours/out of office hours
- Ability to handle difficult conversation/situations
- Committed to providing a quality & measurable service
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Palliative Care Qualification
- Student Nurse Assessor training
- Student Nurse Supervisor training
Communication
Essential
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to communicate at all levels within a range of settings
- Diplomatic style
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
Other requirements
Essential
- Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
- Holder of full, valid UK driving licence
- Enhanced DBS Check
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- District Nursing/Community Nursing experience
- Excellent management & organisational skills
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Self-motivated
- Work efficiently
- Confident
- Able to manage own time
- Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Palliative Care Experience
- Multi Agency & Partnership Working
- Audit & evaluation
IT
Essential
- Experience of using SystmOne
- Good basic IT skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Desirable
- Experience of using ePaCCs
Personal
Essential
- Work confidentially and with discretion
- Enthusiasm
- Professional image
- Courteous and respectful of others
- Awareness and ability to cope with pressure
- Ability to work in a difficult environment
- Flexible to the changing needs of the post
- Ability to work unsocial hours/out of office hours
- Ability to handle difficult conversation/situations
- Committed to providing a quality & measurable service
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Palliative Care Qualification
- Student Nurse Assessor training
- Student Nurse Supervisor training
Communication
Essential
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to communicate at all levels within a range of settings
- Diplomatic style
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
Other requirements
Essential
- Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
- Holder of full, valid UK driving licence
- Enhanced DBS Check
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.
