Job summary
Margaret Centre is an eleven bedded unit specialising in palliative care. We work with primary care, secondary care, and community services.
We are looking for an experienced, driven and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our motivated team.
There is a multidisciplinary approach to care on our ward and you'll be assisting our dedicated nursing team in delivering safe and high quality of care. There is scope for professional development through the role of link nurse and the potential to develop your knowledge and skills through relevant healthcare courses/training.
The candidate should possess excellent communication skills and be committed to delivering safe and compassionate care. We welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to patients.
The ward has an outstanding reputation for innovation and quality improvement, you'll benefit from a vibrant culture tailored to help you thrive in whatever your career goals are.
We welcome applications from experienced individuals willing to deliver excellent standards of care and contributing positively to towards maintaining outstanding levels of care.
This post is permanent post and excellent opportunity to add palliative care experience to your skills.
Main duties of the job
- The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse has delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical areas including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis and in the authorised absence of the Ward Manager.
- The Junior Sister/Charge Nurse will participate in innovation and evidenced based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team in close liaison with the Ward Manager and the other Junior Sister/Charge Nurse on the ward.
- The post holder will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential. The Junior Sister /Charge Nurse is expected to have delegated responsibility for the operational and management issues in the authorised absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse, and take on the leadership of specific projects as agreed with the Ward Manager.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Person Specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential
- RGN/RN (Adult)
- ENB 199
- ENB 998
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 1 year's specialist nursing experience preferably palliative care
- Experience of assessment of medical/surgical patients
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to manage own workload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability to changing workload
Personal and people development
Essential
- Role model for junior colleagues
- Participation in teaching programme
Communication
Essential
- Clear verbal communication between members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Communication with patients and carers about care plans and decision making.
- Skills and capability for breaking bad news and initiating difficult discussions
- Clear and concise written documentation using and A-G clinical assessment format.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Shift work will be required through the 24 hours period
Person Specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential
- RGN/RN (Adult)
- ENB 199
- ENB 998
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 1 year's specialist nursing experience preferably palliative care
- Experience of assessment of medical/surgical patients
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to manage own workload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability to changing workload
Personal and people development
Essential
- Role model for junior colleagues
- Participation in teaching programme
Communication
Essential
- Clear verbal communication between members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Communication with patients and carers about care plans and decision making.
- Skills and capability for breaking bad news and initiating difficult discussions
- Clear and concise written documentation using and A-G clinical assessment format.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Shift work will be required through the 24 hours period
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
