About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced and dynamic leader looking for a new challenge, in a supportive environment, where patients and their loved ones are at the centre of what we do?
St Leonard's Hospice is looking for a new Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse to join the Inpatient Unit to support the clinical team to deliver excellent care to our patients, placing them at the heart of what we do.
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7, Monday to Friday and be a part of the clinical on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
As Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse, your duties will include:
Demonstrating leadership through clinical expertise, delivering high standards of person-centred care as and when neededWorking within the multidisciplinary team to develop a culture of reflective practiceManaging risk and balancing demands that come up in the serviceBeing responsible for driving ongoing service development to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our diverse local population
Our ideal candidate will have:
Experience of working clinically including excellent nursing skills, record keeping and medicines managementExperience as a senior nurse on a busy unit/ ward, being responsible for leading and managing a teamA good knowledge of palliative and end of life careHigh levels of motivation, be dynamic and passionate about hospice care
What we can offer you:
Competitive salaries and pending pay awardGolden Hello of £1,000 (after tax) as a special thank you and welcome to our teamReimbursement of NMC feesUp to 41 days Annual LeaveContinuation of NHS pension and annual leave entitlement (T&Cs apply)Attractive pension scheme for non-NHS staffExtensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices and Blue Light Card discountsWork at a Hospice that has research and campaigning at the forefront of its missionFree car parkingGreat CPD opportunitiesA supportive and friendly working environment
About us
Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.
We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.
We do not have sponsorship status and therefore all our offers are made conditional upon our candidates submitting evidence of their right to work in the UK in conjunction with our other pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for professional day to day clinical leadership and operational management of the In Patient Unit. Ensuring high quality, responsive, safe, efficient and compassionate care. Placing the patient at the centre of all that we do.
You will provide clinical leadership and management support to create and maintain a positive culture, with a focus on continuous improvement. Providing visionary and visible leadership and guidance to all the team.
Main duties and responsibilities
Professional
1. Maintain a high profile across the In Patient Unit to role model expertise in the clinical management of patients with complex needs. Delivering hands on patient care as needed.
2. Ensure the patient/loved ones voice is heard providing or arranging advocacy as required.
3. Act as first point of contact in the event of a complaint or feedback about patent and loved ones experiences on the ward.
4. Maintain high standards of palliative care are delivered holistically to patients and their loved ones within a multi-disciplinary team approach.
5. Assess, plan and evaluate nursing care, maintaining accurate, legible documentation and communicating necessary information to all team members.
6. Participate fully in the setting, implementation and monitoring of formal standards of practice and to be responsible for Clinical Governance and auditing for the service to ensure robust evidence of how we are meeting the CQC requirements, NICE guidelines etc.
7. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary teams with bed management, prioritising patients on the waiting list for admission and have a responsibility for the allocation of beds and timeliness of patient flow.
Managerial
1. Act as a leader of change and innovation. Provide leadership for the service which consists of nurses, health care assistants, allied health professionals and volunteers.
2. As a senior lead within the Hospice, be part of the clinical senior leadership team covering all core activities and possibly be deployed across all clinical teams to suit business needs.
3. Ensure the service is covered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is maintained at the correct establishment and appropriate skill mix.
4. Develop a team which is motivated, works in line with organisational values and has clear direction.
5. Identify and promote good practices in palliative care with the development and regular review of operational policies and procedures.
6. Ensure optimum use of resources within the IPU budget.
7. Assist in the recruitment, selection, development of the team and to supervise the induction of new staff within the Inpatient Unit service.
8. Take the lead with the clinical audit process liaising closely with the Deputy Director of Clinical Services and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve this.
9. Take responsibility for safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with Hospice procedures and the law, reporting errors without delay.
10. Participate in and manage the Clinical on Call rota across clinical services.
11. Work closely with housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure a high standard of service to the ward area.
12. Teach as required on internal/external study days/courses.
Person Specification
Communication Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Work confidentially and with discretion Courteous and respectful of others Ability to manage difficult conversations/ situations
Desirable
Advanced Communication skills
Other Essential
Vehicle owner with full UK driving licence Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
Desirable
Knowledge of local area
IT Essential
Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) Digitally literate
Desirable
Knowledge and experience of CPD and SystmOne
Experience Essential
Experience as a senior nurse responsible for leading and managing a large team Mentorship in practice Audit and evaluation experience Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and multiple demands on time Be influential and lead changes to the service delivery
Desirable
Evidence of knowledge and experience working in the specialist palliative care setting Knowledge of compliance with key CQC standards for Hospices Planning, delivery and evaluation of education and training
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Relevant First Level Degree qualification
Desirable
District Nursing/ Community qualification Independent Nurse Prescriber Leadership and management qualification
Personal Essential
Self-motivated Work efficiently Diplomatic, calm and objective; assertive, confident and approachable Withhold professional image Awareness and ability to cope with pressure Flexible to the changing needs of the post Committed to providing a quality and measurable service
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.
Employer details Employer name St Leonard's Hospice
Address St Leonard's Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO24 1GL
Employer's website https://www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)