NHS
Registered Nurse (Band 5) - Inpatient Unit
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Job Description
- Req#: B0401-26-0003?language=en&page=1149&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Qualifications / Experience
- Essential:
- RGN 1
- NMC - Nursing & Midwifery Council Registration
- Recent palliative care experience
- Clinically up to date in general nursing
- Awareness of palliative care issues
- Competent in managing syringe driver
- Experience in caring for patient/families needing palliative care
- Hospice experience
- Desirable:
- Competent in syringe driver management
- Certificate in palliative care
- Skills / Abilities:
- Physical capability of performing the role and carrying out responsibilities required by the duties of the post
- Skilled and effective communicator across all levels verbal and written
- Good interpersonal skills
- Aptitude:
- Willingness to work unsociable hours
- Self-motivated
- Awareness of personal safety issues
- Motivation:
- Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development
- Qualifications / Experience
- Essential:
- RGN 1
- NMC - Nursing & Midwifery Council Registration
- Recent palliative care experience
- Clinically up to date in general nursing
- Awareness of palliative care issues
- Competent in managing syringe driver
- Experience in caring for patient/families needing palliative care
- Hospice experience
- Desirable:
- Competent in syringe driver management
- Certificate in palliative care
- Skills / Abilities:
- Physical capability of performing the role and carrying out responsibilities required by the duties of the post
- Skilled and effective communicator across all levels verbal and written
- Good interpersonal skills
- Aptitude:
- Willingness to work unsociable hours
- Self-motivated
- Awareness of personal safety issues
- Motivation:
- Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development
Job summary
36 hours per week (12 hours shifts on internal rotation) 2 x posts available
Working for St David's you will become part of a much wider team all working collaboratively to ensure the best care for our patients. Our 15 bedded in-patient unit provides a safe and secure clinical setting whilst offering the comfort and feel of a home based environment. Allowing family members to spend time with their loved ones in a calm serene setting with the knowledge and comfort of 24 hour on-site nursing care.
As part of the Inpatient Unit you will benefit from a salary in line with Agenda for Change pay scales and will enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement. We can offer the continuation of the NHS pension scheme if already a member as well as honouring any additional annual leave entitlements accrued as part of previous NHS service. You will have access to free on-site parking at both the inpatient and any of our office or training locations.
Main duties of the job
IPU Qualified Nurse
To ensure a high standard of individual care for patients with life limiting illness, to include
the care of their families within a safe, friendly and efficient environment.
To assist in providing a high level of pain and symptom control. Monitoring any symptom
changes and liaising with other medical professionals as needed.
To communicate with patients, families and carers in a sensitive and empathetic way,
maintaining effective communication with multi-disciplinary team members.
To work in line with clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures and the NMC code of conduct.
About us
St Davids Hospice is a charity providing high quality palliative care in and around Gwent. Our mission is to provide and continue to develop a free and comprehensive palliative care service of excellence throughout Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and within South and Mid Powys for people, their families and carers facing a progressive life-limiting illness which is no longer curable. This service recognises the need of the whole person and is given in co-operation with other agencies.
By joining our ever-growing organisation you will be part of a large team of committed individuals working hard to help us deliver care services across our local communities.
Details
Date posted
26 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0401-26-0003
Job locations
Blackett Avenue
Newport
NP20 6NH
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks:
1.To work in accordance with the policies and procedures of St Davids Hospice Care and HIW (Health Inspectorate Wales).
2.To be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
3.To liaise with medical staff to implement treatment and care, ensuring that medical instructions are carried out, monitored and reported effectively.
4.To maintain appropriate written records in all areas of clinical practice.
5.To maintain confidentiality at all times.
6.To ensure patients comfort and dignity at all times.
7.To monitor symptoms and take appropriate action during shift.
8.To administer medication as prescribed.
9.To maintain a safe environment for self, patients and carers at all times.
10.To communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues.
General Responsibilities:
1.To be guided by clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures and the NMC code of conduct.
2.To report all accidents / incidents, near misses and complaints in accordance with St Davids Hospice Care policy.
3.To be responsible for the safe use of expensive equipment, e.g. hoists, syringe drivers, mattresses, etc.
4.To be aware of ones own responsibility towards health and safety regulations.
5.To recognise and accept the limits of personal knowledge and responsibility.
6.To recognise the need and be willing to undertake any training identified as necessary and ensure that Revalidation is up to date.
7.To observe a no smoking policy whilst on duty.
8.To observe a no sleeping policy whilst on duty.
9.To maintain your personal, emotional and psychological health relating to your role, e.g. by attending the de-briefing and clinical supervision offered.
10.To contact the nurse in charge in the event of any problems occurring during the shift or if their condition causes concern or if the patient dies.
11.Ensure a verbal handover from clinical team prior to shift commencement.
12.To be aware of the risk assessment for each patient and act accordingly.
Job responsibilities
Key Tasks:
1.To work in accordance with the policies and procedures of St Davids Hospice Care and HIW (Health Inspectorate Wales).
2.To be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
3.To liaise with medical staff to implement treatment and care, ensuring that medical instructions are carried out, monitored and reported effectively.
4.To maintain appropriate written records in all areas of clinical practice.
5.To maintain confidentiality at all times.
6.To ensure patients comfort and dignity at all times.
7.To monitor symptoms and take appropriate action during shift.
8.To administer medication as prescribed.
9.To maintain a safe environment for self, patients and carers at all times.
10.To communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues.
General Responsibilities:
1.To be guided by clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures and the NMC code of conduct.
2.To report all accidents / incidents, near misses and complaints in accordance with St Davids Hospice Care policy.
3.To be responsible for the safe use of expensive equipment, e.g. hoists, syringe drivers, mattresses, etc.
4.To be aware of ones own responsibility towards health and safety regulations.
5.To recognise and accept the limits of personal knowledge and responsibility.
6.To recognise the need and be willing to undertake any training identified as necessary and ensure that Revalidation is up to date.
7.To observe a no smoking policy whilst on duty.
8.To observe a no sleeping policy whilst on duty.
9.To maintain your personal, emotional and psychological health relating to your role, e.g. by attending the de-briefing and clinical supervision offered.
10.To contact the nurse in charge in the event of any problems occurring during the shift or if their condition causes concern or if the patient dies.
11.Ensure a verbal handover from clinical team prior to shift commencement.
12.To be aware of the risk assessment for each patient and act accordingly.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
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 David's Hospice Care
Address
Blackett Avenue
Newport
NP20 6NH
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
St David's Hospice Care
Address
Blackett Avenue
Newport
NP20 6NH
Employer's website
About the company
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