Bank Registered Nurse

The North Northumberland Hospice (Hospicecare North Northumberland); Alnwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Training & development

Competitive salary

Sick pay

Job summary

HospiceCare North Northumberland is seeking a Registered General Nurse to provide compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care in patients' homes within North Northumberland. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care alongside Primary Health Care Teams and Social Services, contributing to high-quality palliative support for patients and families.

We offer a competitive salary, sick pay, funded DBS checks, and dedicated training and development to enhance your skills in end-of-life

Qualifications

• NMC Part 1 registration
• Experience in health-care environment
• Willingness to travel to community settings (driver's license preferred)
• Enhanced DBS disclosure

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within your scope of practice.
• Monitor end of life care plans and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Provide nursing expertise to patients and contribute to community MDT reviews.
• Deliver care with sensitivity to patients and carers, including end-of-life care.

Education

NMC Part 1 registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a Registered General Nurse (RGN) who is able to work flexibly and is passionate about person‑centred end‑of‑life care. If that describes you we would love to hear from you. The post holder will have a key role in providing support to patients and families in their own homes who have palliative and end‑of‑life care needs. They will also contribute to planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care in partnership with Primary Health Care Teams and Social Services. In return, we offer competitive salary, a generous sick pay scheme, paid for DBS checks, funded training and development to experienced, motivated nurses who are committed to delivering high‑quality care to patients who are nearing the end of their lives.

Main duties of the job

Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care provision within your scope of practice. Monitor and evaluate end of life care plans to measure progress and ensure the effectiveness of any interventions. Maintaining concise and accurate records of care delivery within care plans and Caring for the Dying Patient documentation. Maintain a duty of care to patients, carers and colleagues through the exercise of personal and professional accountability. Assess pain and other symptoms using assessment tools, pain history, appropriate physical examination and relevant investigations. Provide nursing expertise to patients and contribute to community MDT patient review meetings.

About us

HospiceCare North Northumberland is a local independent palliative care charity serving a population of around 63,000 people. We provide high‑quality end‑of‑life‑care in patients homes to the communities of North Northumberland. We also provide emotional and practical care and support to adults and their families, who are living with a life‑limiting illness requiring palliative input, through our hospice at home, bereavement support, and dementia support services.

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

Clinical

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care provision within your scope of practice
• Monitor and evaluate end of life care plans to measure progress and ensure the effectiveness of any interventions
• Maintaining concise and accurate records of care delivery within care plans and Caring for the Dying Patient documentation
• Maintain a duty of care to patients, carers and colleagues through the exercise of personal and professional accountability
• Assess pain and other symptoms using assessment tools, pain history, appropriate physical examination and relevant investigations
• Provide nursing expertise to patients and contribute to community MDT patient review meetings

Communication/Documentation

• Work with patients, their families and friends in a sensitive and flexible manner, demonstrating an awareness of the impact of death, dying and bereavement and recognising that patient priorities and ability to communicate may vary over time
• Manage unpredictable and/or volatile situations effectively
• Facilitate communication with clients for whom English is not the first language and those who have communication/language difficulties
• Understand the range of assessment tools and ways of gathering information and contribute to patient activity data
• Undertake/contribute to multi‑disciplinary holistic assessment and information sharing
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the legal status and implications of the Advance Care Planning process in accordance with the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act
• Show an understanding of Informed Consent and demonstrate the ability to give sufficient information in an appropriate manner
• Work sensitively with families and carers to support them as the patient decides upon their preferences and wishes during the Advance Care Planning process

Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

• Work without direct supervision to deliver care to patients, seeking advice from specialist nurse or members of the Primary Health Care Team when appropriate
• Work in partnership with Community and district nursing teams, Specialist Palliative Care Nurses, GPs and other health professionals who refer into our services
• Take responsibility for personal learning and continuing professional development and contributing to the learning of others
• Promote evidence-based practice through continued professional development and the sharing of best practice within the team and with others
• Appraise and supervise interventions performed by other members of the nursing team in accordance with Hospice policies
• Attend Supervision sessions and appraisal as required by the Hospice
• Promote health and safety, undertaking risk assessments as necessary

Clinical Governance and Quality Standards

• Assist in the development of clinical governance and quality frameworks through patient focused benchmarking, clinical audit and critical incident reviews demonstrating learning from multiple sources
• Implement and adhere to hospice policies
• In the context of Palliative and End of Life Care have an understanding and knowledge of:

In the context of Palliative and End of Life Care have an understanding and knowledge of:

• a) Your own professional role/boundaries
• b) Legal and ethical issues
• c) Professional codes of conduct
• d) The impact of your own beliefs on practice
• e) Approaches to risk assessment
• f) Approaches to and theories of change, loss and bereavement.
• g) Social models of care and person‑centred approaches.
• h) Relevant NICE Guidance related to Palliative care and End of Life Care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nurse Registration on Part 1 of the NMC register.
• Experience of working without direct supervision in a health care environment
• Awareness of palliative care and end of life care issues
• Communicates in a professional way (written and verbal)
• Commitment to, HospiceCare values https://www.hospicecare-nn.org.uk/hcvisionandvalues, quality care provision and personal/professional development
• Demonstrate resilience when dealing with challenging situations
• Drivers license, ability to meet the transport requirements of the role
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Desirable

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

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).

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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

HospiceCare North Northumberland is an equal opportunities organisation committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we actively welcome staff from the Armed Forces community. Veterans, reservists, and military families bring unique skills and perspectives to our hospice. We are committed to creating a supportive, flexible, and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. All posts are subject to appropriate checks, including references and DBS.