Job summary
Sister, Dove House Hospice, Hull
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £36,087 - £41,359 pro rata depending on experience
Are you able to support the Senior Sister in carrying out their role in overseeing the Inpatient unit and its nursing team?
Are you able to demonstrate clinical competence and expertise in palliative care and end of life care nursing, displaying a sound understanding of symptom management, acting as a resource for nursing colleagues?
Are you able to lead, plan, implement and evaluate patients care. Ensure all documentation completed by nurses is both accurate and legible in relation to patient care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines and Dove House Hospice policies and procedures?
Do you want to work for an employer that has achieved outstanding levels of employee engagement in the 2020 Best Companies awards? https://www.b.co.uk/companies/dove-house-hospice-limited
If the answers are yes, then team Dove House is for you!
Main duties of the job
1.Provides clinical leadership and professional accountability.
2.Provide clinical leadership of the shift, supervision of staff and ensuring patients receive care in line with Dove House Hospice Values and is fundamental in supporting the Senior Sister in delivering high quality compassionate, palliative and end of life care.
3.Act as a role model for professional practice, quality improvement and person- centred care
4.Demonstrate clinical competence and expertise in palliative care and end of life care nursing, displaying a sound understanding of symptom management, acting as a clinical resource for nursing colleagues.
5.Oversee the care and support given to patients on the inpatient unit, appropriately utilising resources and delegating accordingly
6.Lead, plan implement and evaluate care
7.Ensure accurate and compliant documentation in line with NMC standards and hospice policies
About us
Dove House Hospice supports patients with life limiting illnesses to live every moment. It is our vision to provide a sustainable, comfortable and caring environment in which to offer exceptional, specialist palliative care to patients, carers and their families. All roles throughout our organisation contribute to making this vision a reality for those living in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire who rely on us to provide the care that is right for them, in the place of their choice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Ensure that the holistic needs of all patients cared for by the team are met in a person-centred way. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to meet individual patient identified needs.
2.Communicate appropriately with all staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend departmental and inter-departmental meetings, as appropriate.
3.Ensure safe medicine management and adherence to relevant legislation and policies
4.Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical documentation.
5.Actively address any complaints or concerns raised from patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, escalating any concerns to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
6.Ensure compliance with NMC Code of Conduct, Hospice policies and regulatory standards
1.Deputise for the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse and assume responsibility as the nurse in charge on allocated shifts.
2.Provide visible, professional leadership to nursing and support staff, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
3.Ensure effective communication and co-ordination of the delivery of nursing care, staff allocation and skill mix to maintain safe and high- quality care delivery.
4.Support education, competency development and induction of all new staff.
5.Support internal and external training as appropriate to the role and in conjunction with the Clinical Education Lead
6.Monitor, evaluate, and improve standards of care through audit, quality assurance activities, and service evaluation
7.In conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse participate in the selection and recruitment of staff.
8.Undertake absence return to work interviews and attend and lead early-stage welfare meetings, liaising with People and Development Department.
9.Supervise, support, and appraise staff in line with hospice policies, promoting professional development and reflective practice
10.Support the Nurse On call rota
11.Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Ensure that the holistic needs of all patients cared for by the team are met in a person-centred way. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to meet individual patient identified needs.
2.Communicate appropriately with all staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend departmental and inter-departmental meetings, as appropriate.
3.Ensure safe medicine management and adherence to relevant legislation and policies
4.Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical documentation.
5.Actively address any complaints or concerns raised from patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, escalating any concerns to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
6.Ensure compliance with NMC Code of Conduct, Hospice policies and regulatory standards
1.Deputise for the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse and assume responsibility as the nurse in charge on allocated shifts.
2.Provide visible, professional leadership to nursing and support staff, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
3.Ensure effective communication and co-ordination of the delivery of nursing care, staff allocation and skill mix to maintain safe and high- quality care delivery.
4.Support education, competency development and induction of all new staff.
5.Support internal and external training as appropriate to the role and in conjunction with the Clinical Education Lead
6.Monitor, evaluate, and improve standards of care through audit, quality assurance activities, and service evaluation
7.In conjunction with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse participate in the selection and recruitment of staff.
8.Undertake absence return to work interviews and attend and lead early-stage welfare meetings, liaising with People and Development Department.
9.Supervise, support, and appraise staff in line with hospice policies, promoting professional development and reflective practice
10.Support the Nurse On call rota
11.Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Values
- 1.Ability to embody and live the hospice values: United we will be: positive, professional and passionate
- Qualifications
- 2.Registered Nurse Adult with a valid NMC registration.
- 3.Evidence of level 7 study or willingness to work towards commencing in the first 12 months of being in post
- 4.Advanced communication skills
- 5.Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge and Skills
- 6.Positive attitude to change
- 7.Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills with patient, those important to them and the multi-professional team
- 8.Clinical expertise in Specialist Palliative Care
- 9.Excellent organisational skills
- 10.Competent IT skills
- 11.Knowledge of current NHS and independent sector issues facing nursing and in particular specialist palliative care.
- 12.Ability to manage own time and that of others within a dynamic environment
- 13.Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, conflict resolution, assertiveness and negotiating skills
- 14.Evidence of excellent leadership skills
- Experience
- 15.Extensive Clinical experience in palliative care, including knowledge of caring for people with long term conditions and multiple co-morbidities
- 16.Symptom management in specialist palliative care
- 17.A high standard of nursing skill and knowledge
- 18.Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with patients, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team other professionals and external agencies
- 19.Reflective practitioner
- Personal Qualities
- 20.Special interest in working in palliative care; Highly motivated, can demonstrate initiative and an intuitive approach to dealing with sensitive situations
- 21.Team player who can demonstrate a positive approach along with an understanding of the charitable ethos
- 22.Willingness to be flexible to meet service needs
Desirable
- Active & current practice assessor
- Leadership qualification or management experience
- Experience in audit
- Experience in change management
- Experience of working with volunteers
- Experience of using system one
- Competent in specific additional roles ; catheterisation, management of Peg Naso- gastric tubes, Non- invasive ventilation
- Development of quality initiatives, actions plans and implementation.
- SystmOne training and competencies
Qualifications
Essential
- Values
- 1.Ability to embody and live the hospice values: United we will be: positive, professional and passionate
- Qualifications
- 2.Registered Nurse Adult with a valid NMC registration.
- 3.Evidence of level 7 study or willingness to work towards commencing in the first 12 months of being in post
- 4.Advanced communication skills
- 5.Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge and Skills
- 6.Positive attitude to change
- 7.Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills with patient, those important to them and the multi-professional team
- 8.Clinical expertise in Specialist Palliative Care
- 9.Excellent organisational skills
- 10.Competent IT skills
- 11.Knowledge of current NHS and independent sector issues facing nursing and in particular specialist palliative care.
- 12.Ability to manage own time and that of others within a dynamic environment
- 13.Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, conflict resolution, assertiveness and negotiating skills
- 14.Evidence of excellent leadership skills
- Experience
- 15.Extensive Clinical experience in palliative care, including knowledge of caring for people with long term conditions and multiple co-morbidities
- 16.Symptom management in specialist palliative care
- 17.A high standard of nursing skill and knowledge
- 18.Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with patients, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team other professionals and external agencies
- 19.Reflective practitioner
- Personal Qualities
- 20.Special interest in working in palliative care; Highly motivated, can demonstrate initiative and an intuitive approach to dealing with sensitive situations
- 21.Team player who can demonstrate a positive approach along with an understanding of the charitable ethos
- 22.Willingness to be flexible to meet service needs
Desirable
- Teaching experience and or qualification
- Active & current practice assessor
- Leadership qualification or management experience
- Experience in audit
- Experience in change management
- Experience of working with volunteers
- Experience of using system one
- Competent in specific additional roles ; catheterisation, management of Peg Naso- gastric tubes, Non- invasive ventilation
- Development of quality initiatives, actions plans and implementation.
- SystmOne training and competencies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Values
- 1.Ability to embody and live the hospice values: United we will be: positive, professional and passionate
- Qualifications
- 2.Registered Nurse Adult with a valid NMC registration.
- 3.Evidence of level 7 study or willingness to work towards commencing in the first 12 months of being in post
- 4.Advanced communication skills
- 5.Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge and Skills
- 6.Positive attitude to change
- 7.Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills with patient, those important to them and the multi-professional team
- 8.Clinical expertise in Specialist Palliative Care
- 9.Excellent organisational skills
- 10.Competent IT skills
- 11.Knowledge of current NHS and independent sector issues facing nursing and in particular specialist palliative care.
- 12.Ability to manage own time and that of others within a dynamic environment
- 13.Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, conflict resolution, assertiveness and negotiating skills
- 14.Evidence of excellent leadership skills
- Experience
- 15.Extensive Clinical experience in palliative care, including knowledge of caring for people with long term conditions and multiple co-morbidities
- 16.Symptom management in specialist palliative care
- 17.A high standard of nursing skill and knowledge
- 18.Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with patients, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team other professionals and external agencies
- 19.Reflective practitioner
- Personal Qualities
- 20.Special interest in working in palliative care; Highly motivated, can demonstrate initiative and an intuitive approach to dealing with sensitive situations
- 21.Team player who can demonstrate a positive approach along with an understanding of the charitable ethos
- 22.Willingness to be flexible to meet service needs
Desirable
- Active & current practice assessor
- Leadership qualification or management experience
- Experience in audit
- Experience in change management
- Experience of working with volunteers
- Experience of using system one
- Competent in specific additional roles ; catheterisation, management of Peg Naso- gastric tubes, Non- invasive ventilation
- Development of quality initiatives, actions plans and implementation.
- SystmOne training and competencies
Qualifications
Essential
- Values
- 1.Ability to embody and live the hospice values: United we will be: positive, professional and passionate
- Qualifications
- 2.Registered Nurse Adult with a valid NMC registration.
- 3.Evidence of level 7 study or willingness to work towards commencing in the first 12 months of being in post
- 4.Advanced communication skills
- 5.Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge and Skills
- 6.Positive attitude to change
- 7.Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills with patient, those important to them and the multi-professional team
- 8.Clinical expertise in Specialist Palliative Care
- 9.Excellent organisational skills
- 10.Competent IT skills
- 11.Knowledge of current NHS and independent sector issues facing nursing and in particular specialist palliative care.
- 12.Ability to manage own time and that of others within a dynamic environment
- 13.Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, conflict resolution, assertiveness and negotiating skills
- 14.Evidence of excellent leadership skills
- Experience
- 15.Extensive Clinical experience in palliative care, including knowledge of caring for people with long term conditions and multiple co-morbidities
- 16.Symptom management in specialist palliative care
- 17.A high standard of nursing skill and knowledge
- 18.Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with patients, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team other professionals and external agencies
- 19.Reflective practitioner
- Personal Qualities
- 20.Special interest in working in palliative care; Highly motivated, can demonstrate initiative and an intuitive approach to dealing with sensitive situations
- 21.Team player who can demonstrate a positive approach along with an understanding of the charitable ethos
- 22.Willingness to be flexible to meet service needs
Desirable
- Teaching experience and or qualification
- Active & current practice assessor
- Leadership qualification or management experience
- Experience in audit
- Experience in change management
- Experience of working with volunteers
- Experience of using system one
- Competent in specific additional roles ; catheterisation, management of Peg Naso- gastric tubes, Non- invasive ventilation
- Development of quality initiatives, actions plans and implementation.
- SystmOne training and competencies
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).
