Job summary
This is a part time post of 30 hours per week.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic, caring and compassionate nurse to a band 5 post within the Hospice Daye Services, at St Benedicts Hospice. The unit is part of an integrated Specialist Palliative Care Team that provide high quality palliative support to patients who have been diagnosed with a life limiting disease. The unit offers both physical and psychological support to patients and their families through MDT working.

The post holder will work as a part of a multi-professional team, providing skilled palliative care to a group of patients that visit the unit on a daily basis, providing comprehensive holistic assessments, emotional and physical support plans. Also providing patients with the opportunity to achieve their goals, whilst identifying and supporting family and carers.

If you feel you have the skills, knowledge and passion to be part of our team we would like you to apply for this key role which provides excellent nursing care to patients with palliative/life limited illnesses.

Main duties of the job
The post will be a five day working week Monday to Friday, The working day is 09.00-17.00.

Aims of the service:

• To provide symptom, psychological and social/carer support on a weekly basis over a set period of time within a secure welcoming environment.
• The patients receive a Nursing assessment on attendance, this may also require further referral or investigation into current health care plans.
• The unit is multi-professional and is patient focused upon their current needs, each day the patients that are attending are discussed and implementation of intervention that may be required.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Holistic care needs assessment, including symptom and psychological needs.
• Engaging with patients on a 1:1 basis
• Facilitate group work/sessions to empower, engage and educate patients to improve wellbeing.
• Support Patients and families with future care planning
• Develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Active participation in MDT meetings
• Supporting and developing junior members of the team.

You must have outstanding communication skills, to work alongside complex situations and to be able to engage with patients, families, carers and other health care professionals.

We have an extensive Training and education programme focused around palliative care

About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care.
• To always work to the NMC Code.
• To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
• Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the department in the absence of the Ward manager.
• To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Desirable

• Trained in moving and handling procedures.

Qualifications
Essential

• Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
• Degree in Nursing or evidence of working towards.
• Mentorship preparation.

Desirable

• Palliative / Cancer care qualification.
• Communication skills training.
• Counseling qualification.
• Clinical Teaching experience.
• Teaching qualification.

Experience
Essential

• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Hospice experience.
• Clinical decision making ability.
• 2 years post registration.
• Oncology experience.
• Experience with other life limiting illnesses.
• Managing change / leading projects or initiatives.
• Research / audit.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
• Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable

• Leadership qualities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Desire to work in Specialist Palliative care.
• Understanding of Specialist Palliative care Philosophy.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.