Nurse Associate (12 Month Fixed-Term)

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision

On-site Skills Lab

Education team access

Strong peer support

Job summary

Severn Hospice is seeking a Nurse Associate for a 12-month fixed-term post in the Inpatient Unit. You will work under Registered Nurses to deliver palliative and end-of-life care, while mentoring new HCAs and students. The role involves nights, shift rotation, and cross-site work.

Applicants must have a Nurse Associate qualification and previous palliative care experience, with strong communication and IT skills, and be prepared for a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Nurse Associate qualification required.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health Care required.
• English and Maths GCSE grade A–C or O level equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver person-centred care under direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Support patients and relatives through ongoing communication.
• Support admission and discharge with care plans and documentation.
• Undertake advanced nursing tasks once trained and deemed competent.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

IT literacy

Education

Nurse Associate qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Health Care

English and Maths GCSE grade A–C

Job description

A 12-month fixed-term Nurse Associate post on the Inpatient Unit at Severn Hospice, which provides care for people with incurable illness. The work is palliative and end-of-life care, delivered under Registered Nurses, covering admissions, observations, medicines support and communication with patients and families. The role also involves mentoring new healthcare assistants and students, shift rotation including nights, and working across sites. Applicants need a Nurse Associate qualification and prior palliative care experience.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver person-centred care to patients with life-limiting illness under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Support patients and relatives through ongoing communication
• Support admission and discharge, including individualised care programmes, care plans and discharge documentation
• Undertake advanced nursing tasks once trained and deemed competent by a qualified nurse
• Monitor and record observations and keep patient records to legal and professional standards
• Report changes in patient condition to the Ward Sister or Nurse in Charge
• Support the registered nurse with medication administration and second check controlled drug administration once competent
• Act as role model, mentor and principal support for new staff and students, including training new HCAs
• Support the bereavement process, including personal care after death and verification
• Escort patients to hospital appointments or transfers
• Take part in multidisciplinary meetings, ward rounds and handovers, and make referrals to registered practitioners
• Help embed rehabilitative palliative care practice and take an active part in audit

What’s required

Qualifications

• Nurse Associate qualification
• NVQ Level 3 in Health Care
• English and Maths GCSE grade A–C or O level equivalent

Experience

• Experience in palliative care
• Experience working within or in partnership with a multi-professional team

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• Established nursing skills
• IT skills
• Awareness of hospice service strategy

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure

Other

• Calm, reassuring and sensitive
• Emotionally strong, reflective and with a good sense of humour
• Ability to instruct and co-ordinate junior colleagues
• Ability to take instruction and document events during a shift
• Prepared to work flexible hours, including nights and across sites

Nice to have

• Examples of extended practice or skill set
• Willingness to undertake training
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Leadership qualification

What’s offered

• Clinical supervision
• Strong peer support
• Professional and personal learning opportunities
• On-site Skills Lab and education team