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Job Description
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- salary above NHS pay scales
- shift enhancements
- reimbursement of NMC fees
- high staff to patient ratios
- work at a Hospice that has research and campaigning at the forefront of its mission
- free parking
- great CPD opportunities
- highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic
- excellent communication skills
- be able to respond appropriately to emotionally challenging situations
- excellent nursing skills, record keeping and medicines management
- To maintain a multi-disciplinary team approach to the individualised care of the patient and maintain high standards of nursing care.
- To assess the needs of the patient and his/ her family taking into account his/ her physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
- To be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the effectiveness of care given to patients.
- To maintain accurate written records of care, communicating all necessary information to other team members.
- To participate fully in the setting, implementation and monitoring of formal standards of practice and to be involved, when required, in clinical governance and audit.
- To comply with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council with regard to Professional Registration and to Post-Registration professional education and revalidation.
- Communicate appropriately with all patients, visitors and staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend departmental meetings as required.
- Maintain safe custody of the patients property/ valuables according to the Hospice policy.
- To participate in research projects as required.
- To participate in full rotation across all shifts including nights.
- To maintain a caring and mutually supportive working environment for all members of staff and volunteers, being sensitive to the emotional needs of colleagues and giving appropriate support to them.
- To maintain accurate records with regard to the administration and custody of drugs on the unit. To implement all statutory and unit policies relating to drugs.
- To maintain high standards of safety within the unit, reporting any hazardous occurrences or equipment.
- To report all accidents, incidents, complaints and untoward occurrences, keeping statutory and unit records as required.
- To take charge of the in-patient unit with support from senior colleagues following an appropriate period of assimilation.
- To observe fire precautions and procedures as outlined in the Hospice policy.
- To welcome both professional and other visitors to the unit.
- To observe unit policies on holidays. Sickness and absence.
- To exercise care and economy in the use of property and equipment.
- To assist in the teaching of new staff and volunteers so that they are able to function fully within the team.
- To attend relevant courses or study days when required.
- To participate in the teaching and guidance of visiting professionals eg Student Nurses, Social Workers and Post Graduate Students.
- To communicate skills learnt on secondment or study leave to other members of staff.
- To access and positively engage in role-related e-learning as directed by your line manager and Lead Nurse for Education.
- To maintain a multi-disciplinary team approach to the individualised care of the patient and maintain high standards of nursing care.
- To assess the needs of the patient and his/ her family taking into account his/ her physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
- To be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating the effectiveness of care given to patients.
- To maintain accurate written records of care, communicating all necessary information to other team members.
- To participate fully in the setting, implementation and monitoring of formal standards of practice and to be involved, when required, in clinical governance and audit.
- To comply with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council with regard to Professional Registration and to Post-Registration professional education and revalidation.
- Communicate appropriately with all patients, visitors and staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend departmental meetings as required.
- Maintain safe custody of the patients property/ valuables according to the Hospice policy.
- To participate in research projects as required.
- To participate in full rotation across all shifts including nights.
- To maintain a caring and mutually supportive working environment for all members of staff and volunteers, being sensitive to the emotional needs of colleagues and giving appropriate support to them.
- To maintain accurate records with regard to the administration and custody of drugs on the unit. To implement all statutory and unit policies relating to drugs.
- To maintain high standards of safety within the unit, reporting any hazardous occurrences or equipment.
- To report all accidents, incidents, complaints and untoward occurrences, keeping statutory and unit records as required.
- To take charge of the in-patient unit with support from senior colleagues following an appropriate period of assimilation.
- To observe fire precautions and procedures as outlined in the Hospice policy.
- To welcome both professional and other visitors to the unit.
- To observe unit policies on holidays. Sickness and absence.
- To exercise care and economy in the use of property and equipment.
- To assist in the teaching of new staff and volunteers so that they are able to function fully within the team.
- To attend relevant courses or study days when required.
- To participate in the teaching and guidance of visiting professionals eg Student Nurses, Social Workers and Post Graduate Students.
- To communicate skills learnt on secondment or study leave to other members of staff.
- To access and positively engage in role-related e-learning as directed by your line manager and Lead Nurse for Education.
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate at all levels within the Hospice
- Palliative care experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Awareness of Department of Health End of Life Strategy
- Organisation skills
- Audit and evaluation
- Work confidentially and with discretion
- Enthusiasm
- Awareness and ability to cope with pressure
- Ability to work in a challenging environment
- Flexible to the changing needs of the post often at short notice
- Be accurate and methodical
- A commitment to Hospice care and to have a philosophy and concept of Hospice care
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable and punctual
- Approachable, team player
- Committed to providing quality and measurable service
- Ability to accept support from other team members
- Respect for others ethnic and/ or religious/ spiritual beliefs
- Committed to own continuing professional development
- Digitally literate
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience of using SystmOne
- Registered Nurse
- Palliative care qualification
- MIP/ MPP
- Degree
- Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
- Ability to work unsocial hours
- Enhanced DBS check
- Vehicle owner with full UK driving licence
- Knowledge of local area
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate at all levels within the Hospice
- Palliative care experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Awareness of Department of Health End of Life Strategy
- Organisation skills
- Audit and evaluation
- Work confidentially and with discretion
- Enthusiasm
- Awareness and ability to cope with pressure
- Ability to work in a challenging environment
- Flexible to the changing needs of the post often at short notice
- Be accurate and methodical
- A commitment to Hospice care and to have a philosophy and concept of Hospice care
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable and punctual
- Approachable, team player
- Committed to providing quality and measurable service
- Ability to accept support from other team members
- Respect for others ethnic and/ or religious/ spiritual beliefs
- Committed to own continuing professional development
- Digitally literate
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience of using SystmOne
- Registered Nurse
- Palliative care qualification
- MIP/ MPP
- Degree
- Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
- Ability to work unsocial hours
- Enhanced DBS check
- Vehicle owner with full UK driving licence
- Knowledge of local area
Job summary
Are you looking to join a dedicated and caring team who support local patients when they need it the most?
We have a great opportunity for Bank Registered Nurses to join our multi-disciplinary team who provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients. You don't have to be a RGN or have palliative care experience we welcome applications from RMNs and RNLDs from all backgrounds.
This is a bank position, therefore shifts will be available on an ad hoc basis and will be to cover holiday/ sickness within the team.
Main duties of the job
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who would like to extend and develop their palliative and end-of-life care skills. You will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled staff across our In-Patient Unit and Hospice@Home Service, working across a full shift rotation pattern (days, nights, weekends and bank holidays).
This is a rewarding role and our teams go above and beyond with the individualised care they provide to our patients and their families. Therefore, as long as you have a passion for working in Hospice care, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
What we need from you:
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.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.42 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
HG1311744MaiBRN
Job locations
St Leonard's Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO24 1GL
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the Hospice multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients.
To provide support to patients, families and carers.
Main duties and responsibilities
Managerial
Education
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the Hospice multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients.
To provide support to patients, families and carers.
Main duties and responsibilities
Managerial
Education
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Communication
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Personal
Essential
IT
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
Desirable
Communication
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Personal
Essential
IT
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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 Leonard's Hospice
Address
St Leonard's Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO24 1GL
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
St Leonard's Hospice
Address
St Leonard's Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road
York
North Yorkshire
YO24 1GL
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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