Bank Registered Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced payments for weekends/bank/n​

Generous sick pay scheme

DBS paid by employer

Funded training and development

Job summary

HospiceCare North Northumberland is seeking a bank registered nurse to deliver and coordinate end-of-life care in patients' homes across the North Northumberland area. The role involves assessing and planning care, maintaining records and coordinating with GPs and community nurses.

The position requires a valid NMC Part 1 registration and the ability to travel with an enhanced DBS disclosure. Shifts include weekends, bank holidays and nights with enhanced payments.

Qualifications

• Registration on Part 1 of the NMC register.
• Experience of working without direct supervision in a healthcare environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilience when dealing with challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate end-of-life care within scope of practice.
• Monitor end-of-life care plans and the effect of interventions.
• Keep accurate care records, including Caring for the Dying Patient documentation.
• Assess pain and other symptoms using appropriate tools and history.
• Provide nursing expertise to patients and contribute to MDT reviews.
• Communicate sensitively with patients and families, including those with limited English.
• Support Advance Care Planning in line with consent and capacity.
• Work with community nursing teams, GPs and referrers.
• Attend supervision and participate in appraisal.

Skills

Palliative care awareness

Written communication

Verbal communication

Resilience

Education

NMC Part 1 registration

Job description

A bank registered nurse post with HospiceCare North Northumberland, a local palliative care charity, providing end-of-life care in patients' own homes. The work covers assessing, planning and evaluating care for people with palliative needs, keeping clinical records, and working with GPs, community nurses and social services. Bank shifts include weekend, bank holiday and night work, and the role calls for working without direct supervision. A driving licence and enhanced DBS are needed, as the work involves travel to patients.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate end-of-life care within scope of practice
• Monitor end-of-life care plans and the effect of interventions
• Keep accurate care records, including Caring for the Dying Patient documentation
• Assess pain and other symptoms using tools, pain history, examination and investigations
• Provide nursing expertise to patients and contribute to community MDT review meetings
• Maintain duty of care to patients, carers and colleagues
• Communicate sensitively with patients and families, managing unpredictable situations
• Facilitate communication for patients with limited English or communication difficulties
• Contribute to multidisciplinary holistic assessment and information sharing
• Support Advance Care Planning in line with the Mental Capacity Act and informed consent
• Work in partnership with community nursing teams, specialist palliative nurses, GPs and referrers
• Appraise and supervise interventions of other nursing team members, and attend supervision and appraisal

What’s required

Registration & licences

• Registration on Part 1 of the NMC register

Experience

• Experience of working without direct supervision in a healthcare environment

Skills & knowledge

• Awareness of palliative and end-of-life care issues
• Professional written and verbal communication
• Resilience when dealing with challenging situations

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Driving licence and ability to meet the transport requirements of the role

Other

• Commitment to HospiceCare values, quality care and personal and professional development

Nice to have

• Short course in life-limiting illness
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of delivering end-of-life care
• Confidence in challenging perceived wisdom and contributing to service development

What’s offered

• Competitive salary
• Basic Band 5 plus enhanced payments for weekend, bank holiday and night work
• Generous sick pay scheme
• DBS checks paid for by the employer
• Funded training and development