Job summary
Senior Registered Nurse/ ParamedicThorpe Hall Hospice at Home£32,322 £36,428 per annum (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
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.We are calling on Registered Nurses or Paramedics to join our rapidly expanding, specialist Hospice at Home Team at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.
Main duties of the job
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.
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
Benefits Enhanced pay for unsociable hours Company pension scheme Continuation of NHS pension (T&Cs apply) 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays NHS annual leave honoured (T&Cs apply) Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Enhanced sick pay Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryderhttps://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusionIf you want more than just a job, we want you.Join the team and be there when it matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 changeAs this role is primarily based in the community, you are required to have your own transport (mileage paid) and a full UK drivers licence.The shifts patterns cover 7 days per week and can be negotiated. We are happy to discuss full time or part time hours.So, if you are an enthusiastic, committed nurse/ paramedic looking to develop your knowledge in specialist palliative care with an expert national charity, then this may be the job for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 changeAs this role is primarily based in the community, you are required to have your own transport (mileage paid) and a full UK drivers licence.The shifts patterns cover 7 days per week and can be negotiated. We are happy to discuss full time or part time hours.So, if you are an enthusiastic, committed nurse/ paramedic looking to develop your knowledge in specialist palliative care with an expert national charity, then this may be the job for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
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
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).