Job Description

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

£30,869 to 38,018 (pro rata) Hospice Band 5, Competency Based Framework

Enhancements of between 30% and 60% for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours

Hours

23-34.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday, including nights)

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

The Role

The Registered Nurse will:

• Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective management of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) on a shift-by-shift basis as delegated by the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse.
• Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective holistic care.
• Lead on the delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care, ensuring individual care needs are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
• Use professional judgement when assessing patient needs / problems and investigations requiring analysis and intervention.
• Organise own time and that of junior learners.
• Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
• Ensure that patient information is communicated to the appropriate professional(s) of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the hospice values, policies and procedures and professional guidelines in order that a safe and quality service is provided.
• Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives, staff and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding.
• Work towards the achievement of the shared goals of the patient and multidisciplinary team by collaboration to ensure that best practice is achieved utilising both clinical bench marking and Evidence Based Practice to achieve this.
• Undertake practice sensitive to the individualised needs of all patients.
• Administration of medicines and treatments in line with NMC and hospice policy.
• Be actively involved with all aspects of admission and discharge, engaging with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach based on the assessment of needs.
• Undertake clinical skills with dexterity and accuracy to improve the patient experience and journey (e.g. venipuncture, cannulation, etc.)
• Be competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in accordance with instruction and departmental procedures, reporting any faults as necessary.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records in line with hospice policy and NMC Code of Conduct.
• Maintain own CPD in accordance with requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
• In conjunction with the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse, contribute to the delivery of orientation programmes and induction for new starters and learners.
• Actively contribute and participate in the hospice clinical governance agenda.
• Act as a link nurse and resource for other nursing staff for a specific area of patient care.

Requirements

The Registered Nurse will have:

• Current 1^st level Registration.
• Current right to work in the UK- NO SPONSERSHIPS AVAILABLE
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant post registration palliative care experience.

Desirable:

• Teaching and Assessing Certificate

The Registered Nurse will be able to:

• Work as part of a team.
• Problem solve.
• Demonstrate awareness of own limitations.
• Organise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Effectively organise.
• Have a positive approach to work.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to the internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours.
• Motivate personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Inspire others and be a positive role model.

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Health cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted lunches on site
• Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

Timescales

Job Types: Part-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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