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Sue Ryder

Senior Registered Nurse or Paramedic - Hospice at Home

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Job summary

Thorpe Hall Hospice at HomeSenior Registered Nurse/ Paramedic£32,322 £36,428 per annum/ Pro rata (16.53 p/h 18.63 p/h)Hours to cover 7 days a week -Hours and days of work to be discussed(Full Time 37.5 hours per week)

Main duties of the job

Are you an NMC registered nurse or qualified paramedic registered with the HCPC?Do you want to be part of a growing team to gain a rewarding career with a recognised national charity? If so, this is an amazing opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in palliative care

About us

There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist care to support patients and their families wanting to be cared for at home.Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall hospice cares for people across Peterborough. We provide a choice in how people wish to receive care, be that in our inpatient unit, through our day services or in their usual place of residence. Our holistic care also includes complementary therapy and bereavement support

Details

Date posted

19 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,322 to £36,428 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0475-24-0059

Job locations

Sue Ryder

Thorpe Road

Peterborough

PE3 6LW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Hospice at Home service supports palliative patients and their families to stay at home. Our expert team provide nursing care, advice on managing symptoms as well as emotional support.The role involves assessing, reassessing and prescribing care for patients who require end of life/palliative care. Assessment will be both face to face and via telephone. You will also be responsible for supporting the team of senior nursing assistants out in the community and also coordinating in the absence of the Clinical Team Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our Hospice at Home service supports palliative patients and their families to stay at home. Our expert team provide nursing care, advice on managing symptoms as well as emotional support.The role involves assessing, reassessing and prescribing care for patients who require end of life/palliative care. Assessment will be both face to face and via telephone. You will also be responsible for supporting the team of senior nursing assistants out in the community and also coordinating in the absence of the Clinical Team Leader.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Paramedic, preferably with experience in palliative care and community nursing (other areas will be considered)
  • Leadership skills
  • Have excellent communication and great interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working within the MDT
  • Be able to respond to unscheduled acute care when required.
  • Organised and able to prioritise your workload, including the ability to triage appropriately.
  • A knowledge of SystemOne would be an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

  • Management of long-term conditions/palliative care, including assessment and management.
  • Leading clinical practice development for client group
  • An ability to communicate difficult messages to service users and their families
  • Negotiation and conflict management skills
  • An ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
  • Able to effectively manage change
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Paramedic, preferably with experience in palliative care and community nursing (other areas will be considered)
  • Leadership skills
  • Have excellent communication and great interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working within the MDT
  • Be able to respond to unscheduled acute care when required.
  • Organised and able to prioritise your workload, including the ability to triage appropriately.
  • A knowledge of SystemOne would be an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

  • Management of long-term conditions/palliative care, including assessment and management.
  • Leading clinical practice development for client group
  • An ability to communicate difficult messages to service users and their families
  • Negotiation and conflict management skills
  • An ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
  • Able to effectively manage change

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder

Thorpe Road

Peterborough

PE3 6LW


Employer's website

https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder

Thorpe Road

Peterborough

PE3 6LW


Employer's website

https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Joe Machell

joseph.machell@sueryder.org

Details

Date posted

19 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,322 to £36,428 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0475-24-0059

Job locations

Sue Ryder

Thorpe Road

Peterborough

PE3 6LW


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