Bank Staff Nurse St Helena Hospice

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Clinical supervision

Wellbeing support

Uniform provided

Free parking

Job summary

St Helena Hospice in the United Kingdom seeks a bank staff nurse for the in-patient unit to assess, plan and deliver specialist end-of-life care for patients and their families. The role involves symptom control, comfort measures and contributing to last offices, with shifts including long days and nights.

Registration as an RGN or RMN is required, an enhanced DBS check applies, and UK sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with RGN or RMN registration
• Proven experience as a registered nurse
• Experience handling difficult situations
• Awareness of hospice care needs
• Clear verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate holistic care as part of the interdisciplinary team
• Provide psychological, emotional, spiritual and social support to patients and families
• Administer medications per hospice policy and NMC regulations
• Perform last offices on deceased patients and safeguard valuables

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis management

Infection control

Education

RGN or RMN registration

Job description

Bank staff nurse post on the in-patient unit at St Helena Hospice, a palliative care hospice, filled on a bank basis. The work centres on assessing, planning and delivering specialist end-of-life care to patients and their families, including symptom control and last offices. Shifts run on an internal rotation of long days and nights, with shorter shifts also available, and prior palliative experience is not essential. Registered nurse status is required, an enhanced DBS check applies, and UK sponsorship is not offered.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate holistic care as part of the interdisciplinary team, covering hygiene, elimination, nutrition, mobility, pain and independence
• Give psychological, emotional, spiritual and social support to patients and families affected by illness, loss and grief
• Administer medication in line with hospice policy and NMC regulation
• Perform last offices on deceased patients, including safe custody of valuables and belongings
• Assist with post-bereavement family visits, including collecting the certificate and viewing the deceased
• Ensure procedures meet agreed standards of care and help update standards where needed
• Follow infection control policies and procedures strictly
• Keep accurate records, including patient notes, incident reports and computer records
• Check equipment is clean and working before use
• Manage time to meet patients' needs
• Take part positively in clinical supervision
• Develop awareness of patients' and families' emotional needs and liaise with key workers to keep care continuous across services

What’s required

Qualifications

• RGN or RMN registration

Experience

• Proven experience as a registered nurse
• Experience of handling difficult situations

Skills & knowledge

• Awareness of the possible needs of patients and families under hospice care
• Recognising and responding to distress and managing crisis situations
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Clear verbal communication with a range of people
• Accurate recording of information, including patient records and telephone messages

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Other

• Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
• Physically able to undertake the role
• Proven coping strategies under emotional pressure
• Proven ability to manage time effectively
• Proven ability to solve problems

Nice to have

• Willingness to improve knowledge and skills in palliative care
• Knowledge of illness as a carer and of recognising physical, social, psychological or spiritual care needs
• Understanding of the hospice philosophy and the work of St Helena
• Experience of working with people with mental health needs
• Experience of working with people with sensory and learning disabilities
• Experience of working in the community
• Innovative and creative

What’s offered

• Competitive, progressive salary in line with Agenda for Change
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsocial hours
• NHS Pension for eligible active members, or a group pension plan for non-NHS pension staff
• Clinical supervision and Schwartz Rounds
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• DBS check and periodic renewal paid by the employer
• Uniform provided, free on-site parking, subsidised dining and complimentary drinks
• Training and professional development tailored to individual needs