North London Hospice

Registered Nursing Associate

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Job summary

North London Hospice is a registered charity, that has been caring for local people since 1984. The community teams cover three London boroughs Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey.

We have a wonderful development opportunity and would like to hear from any Registered Nursing Associates who would like to join our friendly and growing inpatient unit team providing specialist palliative care to patients in our 18-bedded unit. We believe we are truly making a difference to our patients' end of life care.

We have full and part time roles available and will also consider flexible working options.

We are committed to offering a healthy work/life balance, with accessible mental health support, an extensive range of lifestyle and health benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.

We offer a range of competitive benefits as follows:

Workplace Pension Scheme or Transfer of NHS pension scheme
27 days annual leave (with increase for length of service)
Life Assurance Scheme for eligible staff
Access to clinical supervision
On-site restaurant (applicable to those based at Finchley)
Fully funded health cash plan
Annual 'Thank You' events
Discounted cinema scheme, etc
A wide range of learning opportunities

If you are passionate about palliative care and like to work in a caring environment that makes a difference, then this is the place for you!

Main duties of the job

As the Nursing Associate you will work with the multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of holistic care to palliative patients and their informal carers on the inpatient unit and/or in the community. We are seeking to hear from Nursing Associates who have some experience of palliative care, who are team players but also willing to work alone.

As the Nursing Associate you will need to have good communication skills and be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients. You must be passionate about delivering a high standard of holistic patient care.

North London Hospice is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity,and we acknowledge that we currently have an underrepresentation from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicpeople. North London Hospice job opportunities are open to all, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

About us

North London Hospice is a registered charity that has been caring for local people since 1984. We are committed to empowering patients with life limiting illnesses, supporting them to achieve the best quality of life possible.

Every person at North London Hospice plays a role in supporting people to live their lives as well as they can for as long as they can. From our nursing, medical and clinical staff, patient and family support and health and wellbeing teams, cleaners & caterers to communications, finance, HR, retail and fundraising support - we all work to ensure exceptional care.

As well as our Inpatient Unit (Head Office, Finchley) we work within the wider community including our

Outpatient and Wellbeing services;

Support to patients in their own homes;

Community Specialist Palliative Care services; and

Patient and Family Support teams, providing emotional and practical support to patients, their families and carers.

This is a rewarding opportunity for you to join our dedicated organisation as we work to provide the best of life, at the end of life, for those who need us most. You will have the chance to make a valuable, positive difference to the lives of those suffering with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones.

For more information about these roles, please contact

Jo Hempstead, Head of IPU (jhempstead@northlondonhospice.co.uk)

Deborah Leonard, HR Business Partner (dleonard@northlondonhospice.co.uk)

Date posted

02 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience £28,836.00 to £31,539.00 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

5512675

Job locations

North London Hospice

47 Woodside Avenue

Finchley

N12 8TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working under the supervision of qualified nurses to provide patient care, including,

the review basic care for patient group,

referring to RNs for issues such as complex pain, wounds etc.;

deliver skilled clinical care to patients as detailed in their care plans;

completion of relevant documentation recording patient information and clinical observations;

report symptoms requiring nurse intervention promptly;

be aware of safeguarding processes/ policies and report any concerns to senior staff;

provide initial emotional support to bereaved informal carers (such as family and significant others) when a patient passes; ensure all equipment is sufficiently stocked and safe for use

Following competency assessment, all nursing associates may be required to complete additional clinical roles including, and not limited to;

monitoring and recording baseline observations of P, BP,R,T,SaO2;

undertaking venepuncture/ bloods; checking the location of transdermal medication patches; administering nebulised medication and manage oxygen equipment;

perform aseptic catheterisation; provide effective pressure area care using repositioning and relevant pressure aids reporting relevant changes in condition.