About this role
Job summary
PURPOSE:
The post holder will be part of a team committed to delivering and leading high-quality care which reflects the philosophy and objectives of St Lukes Cheshire Hospice. The post holder will provide support for patients and families and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary health care team involved in patient care.
To provide a professional nursing service to patients and families on the In-care unit and across the hospice settings
Supervise and guide students, junior members of staff, unqualified carers and volunteers in the Hospice
Contribute to the ongoing development of the Hospice service in the quest to provide specialist palliative care that keeps the patient and family as the central focus.
Main duties of the job
To work within the policies and procedures of the Hospice in order to maintain a safe working environment. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. To practise research based techniques in care delivery. To participate in the introduction and evaluation of new procedures for patient care. To always act within the Code of Professional Practice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respect confidentiality. To participate in multi disciplinary and clinical meetings. Liaison with other professional groups involved in patient care. Contribute towards prevention and management of infections. The post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty. The post holder will take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the absence of the sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and supervise staff where appropriate
About us
At St Lukes Hospice, our ethos is one of service; being of service to our local people and community is central to all that we do. We believe the most important privilege any person can have is the opportunity to comfort and support ones fellow human beings in their hour of need. This spirit of service at St Lukes extends not only to the patients, but also to family and friends, and we welcome diversity.
The founding members of St Lukes Hospice were driven by the same ideals that inspire us today; to reach out a warm and caring hand to those in need and to help relieve their suffering of mind, spirit or body. The founder of the Hospice movement, the late Dame Cicely Saunders, wanted hospices to remain a beacon of hope with a message of care and community. St Lukes is a lively and vibrant Hospice that has a very powerful reason to be here.
St Lukes is an incredibly inspiring place to work and volunteer. You will be joining a passionate team, dedicated to delivering care and support to local people and their families.
We all share in the sense of privilege and honour that comes from being involved in a local organisation doing such important work and each day we look for new and innovative ways to make a difference to the wider community.
Each member of staff is highly valued at St Lukes
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a registered nurse with a passion for palliative care to work as part of our multidisciplinary team based in Winsford. An opportunity has arisen in our ten bedded in care unit at St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice. If you want the time to give compassionate patient centred care as part of a small multidisciplinary team, please apply.
We have a full time 37.5 hours per week permanent position available. Hours will be worked over 7 days on a rota, which will be a mix of early and late shifts.
St Luke's is an adult hospice that cares for people in mid and south Cheshire who are suffering from cancer and other life limiting illnesses. We offer specialist treatment, care, advice and support to many seriously ill people and their families every year. Were a small hospice with a big heart whose ethos, values and beliefs are core to everything we do. If you feel the same way wed love to hear from you.
Our benefits include ongoing training and development, the option to transfer your NHS pension for existing members, subsidised dining, free parking, and generous annual leave entitlement.
The post holder will be part of a team committed to delivering and leading high-quality care which reflects the philosophy and objectives of St Luke's Cheshire Hospice. The post holder will provide support for patients and families and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary health care team involved in patient care.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
To provide a professional nursing service to patients and families on the in care unit and across the hospice settings Supervise and guide students, junior members of staff, unqualified carers and volunteers in the Hospice Contribute to the ongoing development of the Hospice service in the quest to provide specialist palliative care that keeps the patient and family as the central focusTo work within the policies and procedures of the Hospice in order to maintain a safe working environmentTo assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient careTo practise research based techniques in care deliveryTo participate in the introduction and evaluation of new procedures for patient careTo always act within the Code of Professional Practice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respect confidentialityTo participate in multi disciplinary and clinical meetingsLiaison with other professional groups involved in patient careContribute towards prevention and management of infectionsThe post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on dutyThe post holder will take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the absence of the sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and supervise staff where appropriateWe would encourage applicants to ensure they have read the full recruitment pack, including person specification, before applying for the role. This can be accessed via our website - https://slhospice.co.uk/about/vacancies/#vacancies
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC registration 1st level registered Adult nurse Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Advanced communication skills training Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent Diploma in palliative care Mentorship/ teaching qualification
Skills and abilities Essential
Ability to participate in audit & training Ability to communicate with colleagues from clinical and non-clinical teams, with patients and those close to them Ability to develop effective working relationships as part of a team Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines IT literate, with keyboard and computer skills and able to use clinical care systems Ability to assess, implement and evaluate individualised care for patients Ability to demonstrate appropriate evidence based clinical skills
Desirable
Willingness to develop clinical skills to support delivery of strategic and operational plans
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a palliative care setting. Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of co-ordinating workload for self and others. Involvement in training and development of others.
Desirable
Experience of working in a hospice setting Experience of managing the workload in the absence of senior staff
Other Requirements Essential
To be flexible in working pattern
Personal Attributes Essential
Passion for the ethos of the hospice and demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation Ability to prioritise and manage own and others time and work load effectively Flexible approach to work Shows compassion &treats people with dignity, respect and kindness Ability to instil confidence in others A commitment to personal development & lifelong learning
Desirable
Emotional intelligence and resilience
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 St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice
Address Grosvenor House
Queensway
Winsford
Cheshire
CW7 1BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.slhospice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)