About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen as part of new investment and ongoing service development for a motivated individual passionate about high quality palliative and end of life care to join our team..
Main duties of the job
Please visit our website for all the information and to complete an online application form https://eastlancshospice.org.uk/join-us/job-vacancies/
Please note that only East Lancashire Hospice application forms will be acceptable
About us
East Lancashire Hospice is a registered charity, founded in 1984. We support and care for patients with a life limiting illness, their families and others close to them. We provide this in a number of ways; at the hospice and in peoples own homes across our community of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.
With approximately 120 employees and over 250 volunteers, our people are our biggest asset whom we value tremendously. Our services to the local community would not be possible without our motivated and caring workforce who always strive to deliver excellence in all that they do. The hospice is a unique and special place, kindness and compassion are qualities that run throughout the hospice and our people truly believe in what we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please visit our website for all the information and to complete an online application form https://eastlancshospice.org.uk/join-us/job-vacancies/
Please note only East Lancashire Hospice application forms will be acceptable
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
K1 Care Planning process including assessment and evaluation of care K2 Current best practice/developments in nursing
Desirable
K3 Advance Care Planning K4 Current thinking and approaches to Care outside Hospital
Skills Essential
S1 Well developed communication skills to enable effective communication with patients, colleagues and a wide range of partners in care S2 Solution focused approach to problems/risk S4 Sensitive and responsive to patient/carer need S5 Ability to identify and respond flexibly to changing priorities S6 Effective organisation and negotiation ability S7 IT skills including inputting to clinical records systems S8 Full UK driving with business class insurance and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Personal Attributes Essential
PA1 Able to work independently while recognising and valuing the contributions of colleagues, formal and informal carers and wider MDT PA2 Commitment to an enabling/empowering and non-discriminatory approach to patient care PA3 Able to contribute to a 7 day rota including weekends and Bank Holidays PA4 Good attendance record with a flexible approach to meet service need PA5 Ability to engage in clinical interventions that may include moving and handling people and/or equipment
Experience Essential
E1 Working with adults with life limiting illness E5 Multi-disciplinary / multi agency working
Desirable
E2 Palliative/end of life care experience E4 Community / home based nursing
Qualifications Essential
Q1 1st Level Registered Nurse (Adults) Q2 Evidence of professional development Q3 Palliative care qualification/willing to undertake
Desirable
Q4 Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing Q5 Mentorship or equivalent
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 East Lancashire Hospice
Address Park Lee Road
Blackburn
BB2 3NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eastlancshospice.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)