Job summary
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a role where you have the time to provide the care patients truly deserve? Join Prospect Hospices inpatient unit in Wroughton where you will deliver expert palliative and end-of-life care in a supportive and person-centred environment.

"You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die." Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of the modern hospice movement

Main duties of the job
We are looking for passionate people who embody our values. You'll work alongside experienced specialists, caring for patients and families with dignity, compassion and clinical excellence. In our latest staff survey, 100% said they would be happy for a friend or relative to receive care here, while 98% said their work has meaning and purpose.

About us
Prospect Hospice is an independent hospice supporting a community of 300,000 people in Swindon, Marlborough and North Wiltshire, and the villages of Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.

It is the only dedicated provider of specialist end of life care services within it's locality. The Hospices multi-professionals teams support people in the community, in care homes, at the Great Western Hospital and at the Hospice in Wroughton. Care is also extended to the families and friends of patients.

Job responsibilities
As a registered nurse, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, supporting patients and families with compassion, skill and empathy.

You will deliver care through:

• Evidence-based clinical care and symptom management.
• Holistic, person-centred care for patients and families.
• Working collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team including social workers, spiritual care, physios.
• Supporting patients with dignity throughout their end-of-life journey.

Previous hospice or palliative care experience isn't essential. If you're an experienced Registered Nurse with compassion and a willingness to learn, we'll provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing specialist development.

Why nurses choose Prospect Hospice

• Outstanding nurse-to-patient ratios time to care and connect.
• Time to build meaningful relationships with patients and families.
• Nurse-led environment supporting autonomy and clinical leadership.
• 100% staff satisfaction with our care quality in our staff survey.
• Free onsite parking, quiet surroundings and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Being part of such an amazing and dedicated team is incredible. There are ample opportunities to learn and develop, helping me improve my skills and provide the best possible care to our patients. Providing palliative and end-of-life care is such a privilege. Bex Registered Nurse

Were looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and patient-focused.
• A strong communicator.
• Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experienced in palliative, hospice, oncology or complex care (desirable).

Join a team where your nursing skills are valued, your well being is prioritised and you will be making a lasting difference every day.

Why join Prospect Hospice

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length service).
• NHS Pension (for existing members) or generous contributory pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme, well being support, discounts including Blue Light Card.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• A values led, inclusive working environment.
• Free parking on-site.

The registered nurse is responsible for providing planned nursing care for palliative care patients and their families, as part of the multi-disciplinary team on In-Patient Unit and out in the community.

The prime purpose is to deliver skilled and compassionate care to patients who have a life limiting condition, ensuring that care needs are met sensitively and appropriately, according to the wishes of the patient. A key element will be to care for patients at the end of life, supporting the philosophy of hospice nursing and planning and delivering care in accordance with principles of palliative care.

Another crucial aspect will be to engage with those closest to the patient, providing emotional and psychological support and referring to other teams within the Hospice for specialist advice and expertise.

The post holder is expected to carry out nursing care without direct supervision, and to make clinical decisions to support patients with changing specialist palliative care needs.

Please refer to the attached job description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills, including listening, negotiating skills, communication of ideas and ability to provide advice to other health professionals at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to provide non-judgmental and empathic emotional support to patients whilst maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries.
• Effective problem-solving skills and judgment to know which decisions need to be referred on to a senior colleague or nurse on call.
• Able to recognise own limitations and initiate appropriate onward referral.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Good IT skills.

Desirable

• Audit and quality improvement abilities.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
• Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
• Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice and encourage others to do the same.
• To be authentic, open honest and transparent.

Desirable

• Emotionally able to work within the field of palliative care.
• Flexible approach to working.

Experience
Essential

• Understanding of reflective practice.
• Experience of working within more than one health care field.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements, including clinical audit.
• Understanding of hospice nursing philosophy.
• Demonstrate an understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection principles.
• Understanding and experience of multi-disciplinary working.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing ways to sustain coping, including use of support and supervision.

Desirable

• General/specialist palliative care experience.
• Good knowledge of palliative care or relevant specialist field.
• Experience within a relevant specialist field of nursing.

Qualifications
Essential

• Nursing Degree/NMC Registered General Nurse.

Desirable

• Diploma in palliative care.
• Care of the Dying Person Module (Level 2), and commitment to progressing relevant level 2 or 3 study.
• Evidence of continuing professional development within specialist palliative care.

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: Prospect Hospice
Address: Prospect Hospice, Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9BY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Peter Brown, HR@prospect-hospice.net, 01793813355

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.