About this role
Job summary
At Severn Hospice we provide compassionate and specialist care for people living with incurable illness and we are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient team.
As part of a supportive multi-disciplinary clinical team, you will play a vital role in delivering the highest standards of nursing and holistic person-centred care. You will support patients with complex needs at a crucial time in their lives, providing care with dignity, respect and kindness, while also supporting those important to them.
With your clinical expertise and professional judgement, you will undertake comprehensive assessments, symptom management and care planning tailored to meet individual patient needs. You will deliver direct patient care ensuring safe, effective and compassionate care is consistently maintained.
Main duties of the job
To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area.
To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
To assess patient needs and to implement and evaluate programmes of care to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.
To provide a safe environment for patients, visitors staff and volunteers.
To take charge of the department in the absence of the Sister/ Team Leader on a regular basis.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
To embed the practices and culture of rehabilitative palliative care to effectively support people with long term life-limiting conditions to live well.
About us
Caring is what we do best - and that includes caring for our staff. You will work in a friendly, fulfilling and supportive environment, with access to clinical supervision, strong peer support and a culture that values compassion, respect and excellence.
We are also committed to your development, offering excellent professional and personal learning opportunities via our on-site Skills Lab and education team.
At Severn Hospice we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including:
Excellent professional and personal development opportunities with our on-site Skills Lab and Education team Regular shift patterns High inpatient staff to patient ratio (1:4) Continuation of NHS pension scheme Free on-site parking Health and wellbeing support framework Clinical supervision Generous annual leave entitlement Death in service Blue Light Card discount scheme Use of hospice canteens including designated outside spacesUnfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Job description Job responsibilities
Management and Leadership
To support the Ward Manager and Ward Sisters in the delivery of patient care and developments within Hospice Services.
To work flexibly across the organisation including rotation to all shifts and through all departments as required to support the delivery of nursing care within the Hospice.
To organise the team in the absence of a more senior member of the team deploying staff appropriately according to their skills and experience.
To work collaboratively alongside volunteers on a day-to-day basis giving guidance and instruction to the volunteer team members as required.
Support the Ward Manager and Ward Sisters in implementing and reviewing clinical practices to ensure that they are cost effective.
To support the Ward Manager and Ward Sisters promoting new ways of working which support and contribute towards service and corporate objectives and improvement programmes
To contribute to and influence the total patient experience and journey through collaborative working and effective communications with all members of the multi-disciplinary team throughout the hospice.
To ensure agreed polices within area of responsibility are adhered to.
In the absence of the Ward Manager and Ward Sisters be a point of contact by ensuring that they are a visible, accessible to patients, relatives for assistance, advice and support.
To act as a role model for other staff.
To ensure that high standards of cleanliness, tidiness and decor are maintained in their designated area. To ensure environmental standards are adhered to.
To work with external agencies and community services.
To support the Ward Manager / Community Services Manager / Ward Sister/ Community Lead Nurses in the process of change demonstrating professionalism and integrity.
Promote and incorporate equality and diversity in all aspects of the teams operations and in the public domain
Patient Care
To be a competent practitioner demonstrating clinical expertise.
To deliver all aspect of care relative to their patient group.
To ensure the use of approved manual handling techniques in delivery patient care, including the safe use of mechanical and non-mechanical manual handling aids.
Communication and Relationships
To report changes in patient progress effectively, both verbally and in written form. Ensure that accurate, legible and holistic nursing records according to NMC guidelines and unit guidance are maintained.
Where appropriate interpret and present clinical information to patients and their relatives, demonstrating highest levels of interpersonal and communication skills ensure that patients and their carers have sufficient relevant verbal and written information during the patients stay.
To demonstrate sensitivity in dealing with complex and confidential information from patients, families and colleagues, giving advice and support when necessary. Respond appropriately to the information given.
Actively contribute to departmental meetings.
Ensure good working relationships and effective communications between all members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring a high standard of co-ordinated patient care.
Education, Professional Development and Training
To take every reasonable opportunity for maintaining, developing and acquiring competencies and skills for self-development.
To participate in the supervision, training and effective mentorship of other staff.
Research and Audit
To participate in, promote and disseminate relevant research findings to support clinical practice and education within the department.
Use of information
Maintain and update Hospice information systems to support patient care.
To be conversant in the use of electronic communication systems, personal computer systems, normal office equipment and systmone.
Health and Safety
Be aware of and follow policies and procedures around incident reporting and the identification of risks.
To contribute to the departments implementation of a Health and Safety management monitoring structure and as far as is reasonably practical within the designated area of responsibility maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and relatives.
The post holder will work in a safe and responsible manner by demonstrating a knowledge and understanding of all Health and Safety policies and the implementation of safety measures
The postholder will, be fully conversant in the Hospice Infection Control polices and ensure that infection control polices; protocols and procedures are adhered to.
Although the Hospice has a Zero Tolerance position in relation to violence and aggression the post holder may on occasions be exposed to verbal / physical abuse and should be fully conversant with the Hospice Policy for dealing with these situations.
Decisions. Judgement and freedom to act
To work to ensure high standard of services are delivered.
To work independently to ensure delivery of quality services within area of responsibility. Works within polices, protocols and professional standards. Seeks further advice and support for actions that effect areas outside their area of responsibility.
To be accountable for decisions affecting their sphere of responsibility.
Professional Conduct
To adhere at all times to uniform policy.
To adhere NMC guidelines and Hospice policies and procedures.
To report appropriately any observed lapses in professional conduct to the Matron in line with Hospice policy and NMC guidelines.
At all times to act as ambassador for Severn Hospice to patients, relatives, to colleagues and members of the public.
Promote and incorporate equality and diversity in all aspects of the teams operations and in the public domain
This job description is a summary of the main responsibilities of the postholder, and not an exhaustive list of duties to be undertaken. The duties may be redefined in accordance with the demands of the service. Any redefinition will be subject to discussion between yourself and your manager and be within your level of competence.
Supplementary Information and Requirements
All new Hospice employees are on a 6 month probationary period (excluding bank staff)
A DBS Disclosure will be requested in the event of an individual being offered the post.
Health and Safety
In accordance with the Hospices Health & Safety Policy all employed persons while at work are required by Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Appraisal
Employees are required to participate in the Hospices appraisal process as required.
Person Specification
Other Requirements Essential
DBS disclosure Prepared to work at other sites Willingness to undergo further training as required
Qualifications Essential
RGN Exposure to workshops/study days re palliative care
Desirable
Post registration module in palliative care Essential Elements in palliative care course
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to prioritise tasks according to changing needs and service capacity Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent nursing skills Good understanding of palliative care philosophy Team Player Knowledge and understanding of the work of volunteers
Desirable
Awareness of wider palliative care issues Awareness of NICE guidelines Awareness of issues around long-term conditions and co-morbidities
Experience Essential
Experience of working within an MDT Supervisory experience Experience in palliative care
Desirable
Post-registration experience Experience of mentoring and assessing junior staff as appropriate
Aptitudes & Attributes Required Essential
Calm and reassuring Able to take instruction and document events during shift Sensitive Emotionally strong Able to solve problems Able to work on own initiative Good sense of humour To be positive and enthusiastic
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 Severn Hospice
Address Severn Hospice Ltd
Apley Castle
Apley
Telford
Shropshire
TF16RH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.severnhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)