Qualified Nurse Hospice at Home

St David's Hospice Care; Newport; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Qualified Nurse for its Hospice at Home service. This role involves providing compassionate care to patients with palliative needs in their own homes, ensuring their comfort and dignity. You will work closely with families, offering emotional support during challenging times. The position offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and the chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Join a mission-driven organization that values collaboration and excellence in care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Continuation of NHS pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• RGN NMC Registration is essential.
• Competent in managing syringe drivers and other specialist equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and respite care for patients and families.
• Administer necessary medication as prescribed.
• Monitor symptoms and take appropriate action during shifts.

Skills

Palliative Care

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Nursing Skills

Education

RGN NMC Registration

Post registration qualification in Palliative Care

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Job Summary

Job Summary

Salary - £20.82 p/hr £22.65 for weekend and bank holidays

Hours- 9 or 12 hour night shift (10pm-7am or 7pm-7am)

Location- Home-based. The post holder will be required to visit one patient per night in any of the areas covered by St Davids Hospice Care.

To care for patients with palliative care needs as assessed by the clinical nurse specialist.

To provide support, personal and respite care for patients and their families in their own home.

Main duties of the job

General Responsibilities

• To recognise and accept the limits of personal knowledge and responsibility.
• To be aware of ones own responsibilities towards Health and Safety Regulations.
• To verbally report any accident or clinical incident as soon as possible followed by written details.
• To be aware of procedures in place to contact the St. Davids out-of-hours service, whenever advice is sought.
• To observe a No Smoking Policy whilst on duty.
• To observe a No Sleeping on Duty Policy.
• To recognise the need and be willing to undertake any training identified as necessary.
• To ensure that the Hospice at Home Nurses have arrived and left their allocated patient by receiving a message via the bleep or mobile phone this to be done on a rotational basis.
• Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and participate fully in a CPP programme.
  
  

About Us

St Davids Hospice is a charity providing high quality palliative care in and around Gwent. Our mission is to provide and continue to develop a free and comprehensive palliative care service of excellence throughout Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and within South and Mid Powys for people, their families and carers facing a progressive life-limiting illness which is no longer curable. This service recognises the need of the whole person and is given in co-operation with other agencies.

Working for St David's you will become part of a much wider team all working collaboratively to ensure the best care for our patients. Our mission is to provide and continue to develop a free and comprehensive palliative care service of excellence for people facing a progressive life-limiting illness which is no longer curable.

As part of the CNS team you will working in one of the four boroughs Caerphilly, Torfaen, Newport or Monmouthshire.

You will benefit from a salary in line with Agenda for Change pay scales and will enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement. We can offer the continuation of the NHS pension scheme if already a member as well as honouring any additional annual leave or sickness entitlements and you will have free on-site parking at any of our office locations.

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£20.82 an hour £22.65 for weekend and bank holidays

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0401-25-0006

Job locations

Blackett Avenue

Newport

NP20 6NH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• To work in accordance with the Nurse and Midwifery Code of Conduct.
• To work in accordance with the policies and procedures of St. Davids Hospice Care and Care Standards Act 2004.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To ensure patients comfort and dignity at all times.
• To work alongside patients and carers, whilst also recognising their need for privacy.
• To report any changes in the patients condition to the appropriate St. Davids Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• To help with patients personal hygiene and toilet needs as appropriate.
• To provide psychological, spiritual and emotional support to the patient and their family.
• To care and support the patient and family in the last hours of life and support family after death.
• Ensure a verbal handover from CNS prior to shift and after completion of a shift.
• To work to both the District Nursing and St Davids Care Plan and amend as necessary.
• To ensure all nursing information is evaluated and document as per the NMC Code of Conduct and St Davids Policies.
• To maintain a safe environment for self, patients and carers at all times.
• To monitor symptoms and take appropriate action during shift, which may include stat dose, medication or syringe driver adjustments.
• To administer necessary medication as prescribed within St Davids medication policy.
• To be familiar with the All Wales Care Priorities.
• To verify death as appropriate.
  
  

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

• To work in accordance with the Nurse and Midwifery Code of Conduct.
• To work in accordance with the policies and procedures of St. Davids Hospice Care and Care Standards Act 2004.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To ensure patients comfort and dignity at all times.
• To work alongside patients and carers, whilst also recognising their need for privacy.
• To report any changes in the patients condition to the appropriate St. Davids Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• To help with patients personal hygiene and toilet needs as appropriate.
• To provide psychological, spiritual and emotional support to the patient and their family.
• To care and support the patient and family in the last hours of life and support family after death.
• Ensure a verbal handover from CNS prior to shift and after completion of a shift.
• To work to both the District Nursing and St Davids Care Plan and amend as necessary.
• To ensure all nursing information is evaluated and document as per the NMC Code of Conduct and St Davids Policies.
• To maintain a safe environment for self, patients and carers at all times.
• To monitor symptoms and take appropriate action during shift, which may include stat dose, medication or syringe driver adjustments.
• To administer necessary medication as prescribed within St Davids medication policy.
• To be familiar with the All Wales Care Priorities.
• To verify death as appropriate.
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• RGN NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Registration.
• Competent in managing syringe drivers and other specialist equipment.
  
  

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in Palliative Care.
  
  

Experience Essential

• At least 2 years post qualifying experience in caring for patient/families
• needing palliative and end of life care.
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to respond appropriately to the needs of the specialist palliative
• patient and family.
  
  

Desirable

• Community Experience.
  
  

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RGN NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Registration.
• Competent in managing syringe drivers and other specialist equipment.
  
  

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in Palliative Care.
  
  

Experience Essential

• At least 2 years post qualifying experience in caring for patient/families
• needing palliative and end of life care.
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to respond appropriately to the needs of the specialist palliative
• patient and family.
  
  

Desirable

• Community Experience.
  
  

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

St David's Hospice Care

Address

Blackett Avenue

Newport

NP20 6NH

Employer's website

https://stdavidshospicecare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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