Staff Nurse (Band 5 )
Posted 7 days 13 hours ago by NHS
£80,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Oldham, United Kingdom, OL1 1
Job Description
Please apply using via email. Please ensure you have a full UK (manual) Driving Licence.
Doyou want time to be a Nurse? To really be able to care for your patients, whoare at the heart of everything we do at the Hospice
Here at Dr Kershaws Hospice, we have1 trained Nurse (RGN) caring for 6 palliative/end of life patients. With shortshifts or long days, regular breaks, free parking on site and a modern, stateof the art in-patient unit, we provide a good work life balance to all ourstaff, including wellbeing activities and support.
The wellbeing of our staff is key atthe Hospice and we provide, a food bank, subsidised meals, counsellor andcomplementary therapy as well as hold regular Nurse Forums and team socialactivities, across the Hospice.
We are expanding our nursing team with day shifts available with full and part time positionsconsidered. Day shift hours include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Please apply now by emailing. for an application form or please call and ask forCheryl Calverley.
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum (prorata) dependent on experience If you require any further information about thisrole please contact Lindsey Harper, Director of Clinical Services or KellyFoster, Ward Manager on .
Main duties of the job If you are a team player with a strong can do work ethic and have 12 months UK post registration work experience and ideally have worked previously within a care setting plus you can work flexibly across all hospice services and have a full UK (manual) driving licence we are looking for you!
If you have the ability to:
Provide a consistently high standard of palliative nursing care keeping up the reputation of the Hospice
Sensitively, care for patients and their families, respecting the privacy and dignity of the patient and their families at all times
Plan, implement and evaluate patient care to formulate a comprehensive plan of care
Communicate well both verbally with your patient and their family / loved ones and also have the ability to document clear and concise notes
To achieve all this, we need enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active people with a desire to care for others, and who are reliable, interested in working in a healthcare setting and share our values.
About us Dr Kershaws is an independent Hospice serving the people of Oldham and surrounding districts and a registered charity. At Dr Kershaws patients are at the centre of everything we do. Since 1989, our mission has been to add quality to the lives of those with life limiting illness. Our values and principles of behaviour are key to all we do.
As an equalopportunities employer, Dr Kershaws is committed to the equal treatment of allcurrent and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on thebasis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity,race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civilpartnership.
At Dr KershawsHospice, you are at the heart of everything we do. We aspire to have a diverseand inclusive workplace and strongly encourage and welcome suitably qualifiedapplicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We empower our employees todrive change through our internal Green Group. We are committed to fostering adiverse, inclusive, and environmentally responsible workplace, contributing toa better, more sustainable world.
Job responsibilities JOBDETAILS
Job Title: Staff Nurse
Grade: Band 5
Hours of Duty: FullTime/ Part Time
Location: DrKershaws Hospice
OrganisationalArrangements
Accountable to: Lead Nurse for Clinical Services
Reports to: SeniorSister
MinimumRequirements
Mentorshipqualification or experience of supporting students in practice is desirable
MainPurpose of the Job
To work in close co-operation with allhospice staff under the direction of the Nurse-in-charge responsible for theplanning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in both the Hospice andthe community Hospice at Home service. To act as mentor to student nurses andprofessional visitors on placement at the Hospice. Supervising other staff asappropriate. Assuming responsibility for Nurse-in-Charge during their absence.To uphold and maintain the exemplary reputation of the Hospice.
ClinicalResponsibilities
1.To assess patients and formulate acomprehensive plan of care in liaison with the patients, carers and otherprofessionals.
2. To regularlyreview the plan of care and associated assessments with the patient and othermembers of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
3.To be responsible for the organisation ofpatient care and allocation of duties to staff.
4. To ensure that allcare is delivered to a consistently high standard and that it is recordedaccurately and regularly evaluated.
5. To act as a namednurse and co-ordinator of nursing care for individual patients.
6. To communicate and discuss the needs ofpatients with the multidisciplinary team.
6. To communicate and discuss the needs ofpatients with the multidisciplinary team.
7. To elevate concerns and requestmedical intervention as appropriate.
8. Participate in all patient careactivities giving guidance and direction as necessary.
9. To work closely with medical staff andensure that prescribed medical treatments are carried out correctly.
11. To keep up-to-date with changes innursing and palliative/oncology in order to maintain patient care.
12. Liaise closely with other hospicestaff to ensure continuity of care and support is available to thepatient and their family.
13. To liaise with the multidisciplinaryteam, staff, relatives and carers on matters affecting care.
14. To be actively involved in the processof advanced care planning to ensure the patients wishes areclearly voiced.
15. To uphold individualprofessional responsibilities and act with integrity and candour.
Management
1. To take charge ofthe ward on a regular basis in the absence of the person with continuingresponsibility.
2. To promote theimportance of efficiency and cost effectiveness within the hospice and orderingof new supplies of nursing requirements.
3. To contributetowards the provision of a safe and healthy environment for staff, patients,volunteers and visitors.
4. To keep up to datewith Health & Safety legislation.
5. To ensure that thehospice Health & Safety and Fire Safety policies are followed.
6. To ensure the nursing staff adhere to the policies and procedures of the hospice and workwithin the NMC Code of Conduct.
7. To ensure thatcontrolled drugs and medications are correctly stored, administered andrecorded in accordance with the hospice policy.
8. To assist in thepromotion of good staff morale giving support and guidance to others asappropriate.
9. Giving andreceiving verbal, written and electronic records and ensuring that allcommunications are of a high standard.
10. Co-operating withthe investigation of accidents and untoward occurrences ensuring the hospicepolicy is adhered to.
11. To act asAssessor, Mentor and Supervisor for nursing staff.
12. To supervise andsupport Volunteer staff and attend regular relevant meetings.
13. To maintain correctclinical and statistical records for the purpose of audit and compile reportsas necessary.
14. Ensure that allstaff are conversant with the use of equipment having regard to the safety ofthe patients and themselves.
15. To observe hospicefire precautions and control procedures.
16. Participate intraining programmes.
17. Guide and instructstaff in the delivery of holistic nursing care enforcing the importance of theteam approach.
18. To attend meetingsas appropriate.
19. To meet regularlywith and report on problems with the senior staff.
20.To introduce new staff to their duties,environment and staff induction programmes.
Education
1. To be responsiblefor ensuring their own personal and professional development.
2. To promote theHospice Philosophy of Care to the general public.
3. To participate informal and informal training programmes for students, visitors, volunteers andtrained and untrained staff within the hospice.
4. To abide by localrules and statutory regulations relating to practices.
5. To work within thepolicies and procedures of Dr Kershaws Hospice.
6. To adhere to NMCCode of Conduct.
7. To maintain ownpersonal and professional portfolio.
8. To keep up to datein changes in nursing and palliative care in order to ensure patient care iscontemporary and of the highest possible standard.
9. To be aware of published and provennursing research.
Thejob description for this post is not exhaustive and will be subject to reviewfrom time to time in accordance with development and changes, if any, by theHospice Management Team in consultation with the post holder.
Thisdocument is a guideline to the general scope of duties involved; it is notintended as a rigid inflexible specification.
HEALTHAND SAFETY/SECURITY
1.To be familiar with all requirements ofthe Health & Safety at Work Acts and the Hospice Health & Safetypolicies and regulations applicable to the post.
2 . click apply for full job details
Doyou want time to be a Nurse? To really be able to care for your patients, whoare at the heart of everything we do at the Hospice
Here at Dr Kershaws Hospice, we have1 trained Nurse (RGN) caring for 6 palliative/end of life patients. With shortshifts or long days, regular breaks, free parking on site and a modern, stateof the art in-patient unit, we provide a good work life balance to all ourstaff, including wellbeing activities and support.
The wellbeing of our staff is key atthe Hospice and we provide, a food bank, subsidised meals, counsellor andcomplementary therapy as well as hold regular Nurse Forums and team socialactivities, across the Hospice.
We are expanding our nursing team with day shifts available with full and part time positionsconsidered. Day shift hours include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Please apply now by emailing. for an application form or please call and ask forCheryl Calverley.
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum (prorata) dependent on experience If you require any further information about thisrole please contact Lindsey Harper, Director of Clinical Services or KellyFoster, Ward Manager on .
Main duties of the job If you are a team player with a strong can do work ethic and have 12 months UK post registration work experience and ideally have worked previously within a care setting plus you can work flexibly across all hospice services and have a full UK (manual) driving licence we are looking for you!
If you have the ability to:
Provide a consistently high standard of palliative nursing care keeping up the reputation of the Hospice
Sensitively, care for patients and their families, respecting the privacy and dignity of the patient and their families at all times
Plan, implement and evaluate patient care to formulate a comprehensive plan of care
Communicate well both verbally with your patient and their family / loved ones and also have the ability to document clear and concise notes
To achieve all this, we need enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active people with a desire to care for others, and who are reliable, interested in working in a healthcare setting and share our values.
About us Dr Kershaws is an independent Hospice serving the people of Oldham and surrounding districts and a registered charity. At Dr Kershaws patients are at the centre of everything we do. Since 1989, our mission has been to add quality to the lives of those with life limiting illness. Our values and principles of behaviour are key to all we do.
As an equalopportunities employer, Dr Kershaws is committed to the equal treatment of allcurrent and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on thebasis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity,race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civilpartnership.
At Dr KershawsHospice, you are at the heart of everything we do. We aspire to have a diverseand inclusive workplace and strongly encourage and welcome suitably qualifiedapplicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. We empower our employees todrive change through our internal Green Group. We are committed to fostering adiverse, inclusive, and environmentally responsible workplace, contributing toa better, more sustainable world.
Job responsibilities JOBDETAILS
Job Title: Staff Nurse
Grade: Band 5
Hours of Duty: FullTime/ Part Time
Location: DrKershaws Hospice
OrganisationalArrangements
Accountable to: Lead Nurse for Clinical Services
Reports to: SeniorSister
MinimumRequirements
Mentorshipqualification or experience of supporting students in practice is desirable
MainPurpose of the Job
To work in close co-operation with allhospice staff under the direction of the Nurse-in-charge responsible for theplanning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in both the Hospice andthe community Hospice at Home service. To act as mentor to student nurses andprofessional visitors on placement at the Hospice. Supervising other staff asappropriate. Assuming responsibility for Nurse-in-Charge during their absence.To uphold and maintain the exemplary reputation of the Hospice.
ClinicalResponsibilities
1.To assess patients and formulate acomprehensive plan of care in liaison with the patients, carers and otherprofessionals.
2. To regularlyreview the plan of care and associated assessments with the patient and othermembers of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
3.To be responsible for the organisation ofpatient care and allocation of duties to staff.
4. To ensure that allcare is delivered to a consistently high standard and that it is recordedaccurately and regularly evaluated.
5. To act as a namednurse and co-ordinator of nursing care for individual patients.
6. To communicate and discuss the needs ofpatients with the multidisciplinary team.
6. To communicate and discuss the needs ofpatients with the multidisciplinary team.
7. To elevate concerns and requestmedical intervention as appropriate.
8. Participate in all patient careactivities giving guidance and direction as necessary.
9. To work closely with medical staff andensure that prescribed medical treatments are carried out correctly.
11. To keep up-to-date with changes innursing and palliative/oncology in order to maintain patient care.
12. Liaise closely with other hospicestaff to ensure continuity of care and support is available to thepatient and their family.
13. To liaise with the multidisciplinaryteam, staff, relatives and carers on matters affecting care.
14. To be actively involved in the processof advanced care planning to ensure the patients wishes areclearly voiced.
15. To uphold individualprofessional responsibilities and act with integrity and candour.
Management
1. To take charge ofthe ward on a regular basis in the absence of the person with continuingresponsibility.
2. To promote theimportance of efficiency and cost effectiveness within the hospice and orderingof new supplies of nursing requirements.
3. To contributetowards the provision of a safe and healthy environment for staff, patients,volunteers and visitors.
4. To keep up to datewith Health & Safety legislation.
5. To ensure that thehospice Health & Safety and Fire Safety policies are followed.
6. To ensure the nursing staff adhere to the policies and procedures of the hospice and workwithin the NMC Code of Conduct.
7. To ensure thatcontrolled drugs and medications are correctly stored, administered andrecorded in accordance with the hospice policy.
8. To assist in thepromotion of good staff morale giving support and guidance to others asappropriate.
9. Giving andreceiving verbal, written and electronic records and ensuring that allcommunications are of a high standard.
10. Co-operating withthe investigation of accidents and untoward occurrences ensuring the hospicepolicy is adhered to.
11. To act asAssessor, Mentor and Supervisor for nursing staff.
12. To supervise andsupport Volunteer staff and attend regular relevant meetings.
13. To maintain correctclinical and statistical records for the purpose of audit and compile reportsas necessary.
14. Ensure that allstaff are conversant with the use of equipment having regard to the safety ofthe patients and themselves.
15. To observe hospicefire precautions and control procedures.
16. Participate intraining programmes.
17. Guide and instructstaff in the delivery of holistic nursing care enforcing the importance of theteam approach.
18. To attend meetingsas appropriate.
19. To meet regularlywith and report on problems with the senior staff.
20.To introduce new staff to their duties,environment and staff induction programmes.
Education
1. To be responsiblefor ensuring their own personal and professional development.
2. To promote theHospice Philosophy of Care to the general public.
3. To participate informal and informal training programmes for students, visitors, volunteers andtrained and untrained staff within the hospice.
4. To abide by localrules and statutory regulations relating to practices.
5. To work within thepolicies and procedures of Dr Kershaws Hospice.
6. To adhere to NMCCode of Conduct.
7. To maintain ownpersonal and professional portfolio.
8. To keep up to datein changes in nursing and palliative care in order to ensure patient care iscontemporary and of the highest possible standard.
9. To be aware of published and provennursing research.
Thejob description for this post is not exhaustive and will be subject to reviewfrom time to time in accordance with development and changes, if any, by theHospice Management Team in consultation with the post holder.
Thisdocument is a guideline to the general scope of duties involved; it is notintended as a rigid inflexible specification.
HEALTHAND SAFETY/SECURITY
1.To be familiar with all requirements ofthe Health & Safety at Work Acts and the Hospice Health & Safetypolicies and regulations applicable to the post.
2 . click apply for full job details