• Job Description

  Req#: B0245-25-0006?language=en&page=1073&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Nursing on our inpatient unit gives an exciting opportunity to practice in a setting that prides itself on delivering holistic care.

  Comparatively high nurse to patient ratios allows the satisfaction of engaging in meaningful relationships and delivering high quality care.

  Patients average length of stay on the unit is 2-3 weeks with 50% of patients being discharged. Patients needs are complex and varied requiring skilled nursing and multi-disciplinary working.

  This role will suit experienced nurses who miss quality relationships with patients and to more recently qualified staff keen to develop their skills in a supported environment, preceptorship is offered.

  We have an onsite Clinical Educator and offer access to in-house development and support external education where this is identified in our staff development and appraisal process.

  This is a role where two days are never the same and you have the chance to improve the experience of patients and families when life is most vulnerable.

  Main duties of the job

  We are looking for nurses with excellent communication and team working skills, and range of clinical skills, a desire to develop their practice and make a positive impact on those they care for and support.

  Previous experience of working in End-of-life care, Oncology or life limiting conditions are not essential but will be advantageous

  Flexibility, responsibility, and professionalism are key, as are the abilities to uphold our values of being:

  Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, Equitable and Sustainable in regard to your patients, colleagues and across the organisation.

  A sense of humour helps - Hospices are full of laughter!

  About us

  Wirral Hospice St Johns has a 40-year history of supporting the residents of Wirral who have incurable life limiting illness. The organisation continues to grow and develop in response to the needs of our community. Currently support is delivered by multi professional teams working in our Inpatient unit, Outpatient, Wellbeing and Hospice at Home services.

  The hospice benefits from being an independent charity allowing flexibility and creativity in the design and delivery of services whilst being firmly integrated with key local NHS providers. Care and support is delivered with integrity and quality.

  NHS Superannuation is transferrable for existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme

  As a relatively small organisation we are committed to developing the skills and interests of our staff to ensure the workforce is motivated and equipped to deliver what is expected of them in a compassionate and competent manner through apprenticeships, formal training, and workplace experience.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £29,259 to £35,618 a year Enhanced rates also payable

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  B0245-25-0006

  Job locations

  Wirral Hospice St. Johns

  Mount Road

  Higher Bebington

  Wirral

  Merseyside

  CH63 6JE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will -

  • Assess, implement, review and evaluate care needs for designated group of patients.
  • Demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
  • Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times
  • Educational and development role

  Key Responsibilities

  Clinical and Professional

  Be responsible for maintaining ones own NMC Registration including maintenance of clinical portfolio.

  Be aware of and adhere to all relevant NMC Codes of Practice and Advisory Papers.

  Be accountable for maintaining a safe and responsible approach to the sphere of practice acknowledging the holistic needs of the patient and families and the Philosophy of Hospice Care.

  Work within the agreed policies, procedures and guidelines identified for the sphere of practice.

  Ensure at all times a good role model is presented to other members of the hospice team.

  Provide nursing care to the patient according to their specialist palliative care needs and commence and update plans of care as required.

  Coordinate and lead care for an allocated group of patients.

  Demonstrate a commitment to developing own critical analytical skills.

  Engage in clinical training as relevant to role

  Fulfil practice supervisor role and once appropriately qualified and experienced practice assessor role for nursing students

  In conjunction with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

  Attend weekly Multi-Disciplinary Meeting and communicate decisions to team members.

  Maintain accurate and legible written and electronic records in accordance with NMC guidelines.

  Support learning for qualified and unqualified staff including students and volunteers.

  Ensure safe and economical storage and use of equipment.

  Be receptive and supportive towards the research and audit plans of others, participate in research audit studies as required.

  Identify own areas of interest and become involved in research and development of new ideas.

  Be responsible for developing and maintaining link topic ensuring relevant evidence based practice is disseminated to all staff. As link nursing coming back relevant to keep this

  Undertake all scope of practice roles which are identified by the Hospice as integral to the role.

  Share knowledge and expertise with others and assist in facilitating a learning environment conducive to the acquisition of further knowledge and skills.

  Work with agreed correct policy for safe custody, storage and administration of drugs including competency of single nurse administration for specified control drugs following appropriate training and supervision.

  Participate in and contribute to the setting and measuring of standards within the sphere of clinical practice and as laid down by the Care Quality Commission.

  Work as part of a team and liaise with the appropriate colleagues to ensure optimum care for the patients under your care

  Work within own scope of practice and ask for help when needed

  Managerial

  Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and carers.

  Have regard for the resource implications of decisions made.

  Attend face to face mandatory training and complete e-learning within a timely manner as per hospice policy

  Ensure accidents and incidents are correctly reported as per hospice policy.

  to face mandatory training and complete e-learning within a timely manner as per hospice policy

  Ensure accidents and incidents are correctly reported as per hospice policy.

  Take responsibility according to Hospice policy for patients property and valuables.

  In exceptional circumstances and with direct support of senior clinical staff take responsibility for the management of the unit in the absence of other senior clinical staff.

  Be prepared to represent the Hospice at both specialist clinical events and also fundraising events.

  Personnel

  Work within agreed Hospice grievance, disciplinary and whistle blowing procedures.

  Supervise non-nursing staff as required.

  Strive to promote good working relationships throughout the Hospice and community.

  Take personal responsibility for own professional development and updating. Not sure exactly what is meant here

  Demonstrate flexibility with regard to reasonable request to adjust duties and hours worked.

  Work towards continued professional development as identified as part of individual appraisal with line manager

  Awareness of hospice values and demonstrating these through your work

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will -

  • Assess, implement, review and evaluate care needs for designated group of patients.
  • Demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
  • Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times
  • Educational and development role

  Key Responsibilities

  Clinical and Professional

  Be responsible for maintaining ones own NMC Registration including maintenance of clinical portfolio.

  Be aware of and adhere to all relevant NMC Codes of Practice and Advisory Papers.

  Be accountable for maintaining a safe and responsible approach to the sphere of practice acknowledging the holistic needs of the patient and families and the Philosophy of Hospice Care.

  Work within the agreed policies, procedures and guidelines identified for the sphere of practice.

  Ensure at all times a good role model is presented to other members of the hospice team.

  Provide nursing care to the patient according to their specialist palliative care needs and commence and update plans of care as required.

  Coordinate and lead care for an allocated group of patients.

  Demonstrate a commitment to developing own critical analytical skills.

  Engage in clinical training as relevant to role

  Fulfil practice supervisor role and once appropriately qualified and experienced practice assessor role for nursing students

  In conjunction with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

  Attend weekly Multi-Disciplinary Meeting and communicate decisions to team members.

  Maintain accurate and legible written and electronic records in accordance with NMC guidelines.

  Support learning for qualified and unqualified staff including students and volunteers.

  Ensure safe and economical storage and use of equipment.

  Be receptive and supportive towards the research and audit plans of others, participate in research audit studies as required.

  Identify own areas of interest and become involved in research and development of new ideas.

  Be responsible for developing and maintaining link topic ensuring relevant evidence based practice is disseminated to all staff. As link nursing coming back relevant to keep this

  Undertake all scope of practice roles which are identified by the Hospice as integral to the role.

  Share knowledge and expertise with others and assist in facilitating a learning environment conducive to the acquisition of further knowledge and skills.

  Work with agreed correct policy for safe custody, storage and administration of drugs including competency of single nurse administration for specified control drugs following appropriate training and supervision.

  Participate in and contribute to the setting and measuring of standards within the sphere of clinical practice and as laid down by the Care Quality Commission.

  Work as part of a team and liaise with the appropriate colleagues to ensure optimum care for the patients under your care

  Work within own scope of practice and ask for help when needed

  Managerial

  Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and carers.

  Have regard for the resource implications of decisions made.

  Attend face to face mandatory training and complete e-learning within a timely manner as per hospice policy

  Ensure accidents and incidents are correctly reported as per hospice policy.

  to face mandatory training and complete e-learning within a timely manner as per hospice policy

  Ensure accidents and incidents are correctly reported as per hospice policy.

  Take responsibility according to Hospice policy for patients property and valuables.

  In exceptional circumstances and with direct support of senior clinical staff take responsibility for the management of the unit in the absence of other senior clinical staff.

  Be prepared to represent the Hospice at both specialist clinical events and also fundraising events.

  Personnel

  Work within agreed Hospice grievance, disciplinary and whistle blowing procedures.

  Supervise non-nursing staff as required.

  Strive to promote good working relationships throughout the Hospice and community.

  Take personal responsibility for own professional development and updating. Not sure exactly what is meant here

  Demonstrate flexibility with regard to reasonable request to adjust duties and hours worked.

  Work towards continued professional development as identified as part of individual appraisal with line manager

  Awareness of hospice values and demonstrating these through your work

  Person Specification

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Commitment to work unsocial hours

  Knowledge and Understanding

  Essential

  • General Nursing
  • Knowledge around medication administration and safety
  • Experience with admission and discharge process

  Desirable

  • Specialist palliative care nursing expertise
  • Demonstrable clinical skills and experience
  • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience around complex discharges and inter organisational referrals

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NMC registration

  Desirable

  • Practice Assessor Qualification
  • Relevant post graduate qualification (this could include oncology, palliative care, leadership, advanced practice etc)
  • Experience of supporting learners (such as junior staff and pre-registration students)
  • Recognised communication qualifications (such as Advanced Communication Skills)

  Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • Enthusiastic
  • Assertive
  • Work under pressure
  • Confident
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Reliable
  • Excellent initiative
  • Conscientious
  • Excellent communicator
  • Team Player

  Experience

  Essential

  • Interest in palliative care

  Desirable

  • Previous experience caring for palliative patients and supporting their loved ones
  • Completed clinical preceptorship or willingness to complete preceptorship within organisation
  • Experience of Advanced Care Planning

  Knowledge and Understanding

  Essential

  • General Nursing
  • Knowledge around medication administration and safety
  • Experience with admission and discharge process

  Desirable

  • Specialist palliative care nursing expertise
  • Demonstrable clinical skills and experience
  • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience around complex discharges and inter organisational referrals

  Person Specification

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Commitment to work unsocial hours

  Knowledge and Understanding

  Essential

  • General Nursing
  • Knowledge around medication administration and safety
  • Experience with admission and discharge process

  Desirable

  • Specialist palliative care nursing expertise
  • Demonstrable clinical skills and experience
  • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience around complex discharges and inter organisational referrals

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NMC registration

  Desirable

  • Practice Assessor Qualification
  • Relevant post graduate qualification (this could include oncology, palliative care, leadership, advanced practice etc)
  • Experience of supporting learners (such as junior staff and pre-registration students)
  • Recognised communication qualifications (such as Advanced Communication Skills)

  Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • Enthusiastic
  • Assertive
  • Work under pressure
  • Confident
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Reliable
  • Excellent initiative
  • Conscientious
  • Excellent communicator
  • Team Player

  Experience

  Essential

  • Interest in palliative care

  Desirable

  • Previous experience caring for palliative patients and supporting their loved ones
  • Completed clinical preceptorship or willingness to complete preceptorship within organisation
  • Experience of Advanced Care Planning

  Knowledge and Understanding

  Essential

  • General Nursing
  • Knowledge around medication administration and safety
  • Experience with admission and discharge process

  Desirable

  • Specialist palliative care nursing expertise
  • Demonstrable clinical skills and experience
  • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience around complex discharges and inter organisational referrals

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Wirral Hospice St John’s

  Address

  Wirral Hospice St. Johns

  Mount Road

  Higher Bebington

  Wirral

  Merseyside

  CH63 6JE

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.wirralhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wirral Hospice St John’s

  Address

  Wirral Hospice St. Johns

  Mount Road

  Higher Bebington

  Wirral

  Merseyside

  CH63 6JE

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.wirralhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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