Registered Nurse Band 5

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS trust in London is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their palliative care team. This role involves providing compassionate care to patients and their families, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The nurse will be responsible for assessing patient needs, administering medications, and ensuring high standards of documentation and care delivery. Candidates should be passionate about end-of-life care and possess relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Qualified as Registered General Nurse (RGN).
• Basic knowledge of drugs and medication management.
• Special interest in palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality end-of-life care and support for patients.
• Coordinate patient care in the absence of management staff.
• Maintain high documentation standards for patient care.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teaching skills

Teamwork

Confident

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Tools

NMC professional code of conduct

Job description

As a Registered Nurse you will play a crucialrole in providing comfort and support to patients and their families. You willwork closely with our multidisciplinary team to develop and implement careplans that prioritise symptom management, pain control, and emotional support.

Main duties of the job

Assessing and monitoring patients physical emotional and spiritual cultural needs

Administering medications and treatments asprescribed

Ensure a high standard of writtendocumentation is maintained.

Providingskilled nursing care, including wound care and catheter management

Collaboratingwith physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of themultidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care

Advocating for patients preferences andgoals of care

Liaise withvoluntary and statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospitalto the community, or continuing care setting.

About us

Harlington Hospice and Michael Sobell is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. We believe in dignity, respect, and support for both patients and their loved ones during this critical time. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals works collaboratively to ensure that each patient's unique needs are met with empathy and expertise.

Job responsibilities

The post holder isresponsible for delivering a high standard of care to all patients within aspecialist palliative care setting. Occasionallyco-ordinating the overall care on the ward in the absence of the Team Leader orWard Manager. Helping to facilitate the education and support of qualified andunqualified staff and participating in the development of nursing practice.

Harlington Hospiceand Michael Sobell Hospice

All services atMichael Sobell Hospice Are provided by Harlington Hospice Association Limitregistered charity in England and Wales no: 1099332 Company Number 04199504

Dutiesand Responsibilities

Clinical

1 Assess, plan, implement and evaluatecare for patients in a way that reflects the Hospice philosophy.

2Ensure a high standard of writtendocumentation is maintained.

3Promote a multi-disciplinary approach tocare by ensuring effective communication is maintained between all staff,patients and their families.

4Liaise with voluntary and statutoryagencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the community, orcontinuing care setting.

5Ensures the cultural and spiritual needsof patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available.

6Develop knowledge in pain and symptomcontrol.

7Safely set up and maintain S.C and I.Vpumps and administer all medications in accordance with Hospice and NMCguidelines.

8To be responsible, in conjunction withthe Team Leader and Ward Manager, for maintaining a safe environment forpatients, visitors and other staff on the ward.

9Works as part of the multidisciplinaryteam in supporting patients and their carers during the delivery of bad news,caring for the terminally ill patients and the event of death.

10Manage calls to the Hospice referringonto other professionals as appropriate.

11Assess the needs of families and carerswho may require bereavement support services.

12To work within Harlington Hospicepolicies (local) and guidelines.

13Work to meet the objectives of theHospices Nursing and Midwifery strategy.

Managerial

14Co-ordinate the care on the ward for agiven shift in the absence of the Team Leader or Ward Manager.

15Ensure, by close liaison with TeamLeader or Ward Manager, adequate staff of appropriate skill level to meet theneeds of the Hospice within the constraints of the budget.

16Ensure, by close liaison with the TeamLeader or Ward Manager, adequate provision and economical use of Hospice provisionsand stores.

Educational

17Act as a mentor for learner nurses/NVQtrainees and a preceptor for junior staff nurses.

18Contribute to the education programmewithin the ward.

19Ensure patients and familieseducational and information needs are met.

20Ensure one is educationally andprofessionally updated and meet the criteria of the NMC PREP document.

21Participate in clinical audit programmesor research projects as directed by the Ward Manager.

Professional

22Ensure continued, effective registrationwith NMC.

23Be aware of the NMC Code of ProfessionalConduct and be accountable for own practice.

24Be aware of the NMC Scope ofProfessional Practice and ensure competency to undertake duties allocated.

25Ensure professional portfolio is keptand updated in accordance with NMC recommendations.

26To assist trained staff in dealing withpatients/relatives/visitors who are distressed or anxious, and report to nursein charge.

27To deal with initial complaints andconflict (if approached directly by a patient/relative/visitor) as required, ina polite, calm manner and report to the nurse in charge.

28Any other duties as may be required.

Confidentiality

The post holder mustmaintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and otherhealth service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1984.

The post holder mustat all times carry-out his/her responsibilities with regard to the HospicesEqual Opportunities Policy.

Health and Safety

Employees must beaware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety atWork Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out tomaintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.

Data Protection Act

All employees ofHarlington Hospice must not, without prior permission, disclose any informationregarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a memberof staff has communicated to an unauthorised person those staff will be liableto dismissal. Moreover, the DataProtection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in theevent of unauthorised disclosure of information.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

This post is exemptfrom the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminalconviction must be made known at the time of application.

Review of this Job Description

This job descriptionis intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amendedin the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the postholder.

This post is exemptfrom the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminalconviction must be made known at the time of application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder isresponsible for delivering a high standard of care to all patients within aspecialist palliative care setting. Occasionallyco-ordinating the overall care on the ward in the absence of the Team Leader orWard Manager. Helping to facilitate the education and support of qualified andunqualified staff and participating in the development of nursing practice.

Harlington Hospiceand Michael Sobell Hospice

All services atMichael Sobell Hospice Are provided by Harlington Hospice Association Limitregistered charity in England and Wales no: 1099332 Company Number 04199504

Dutiesand Responsibilities

Clinical

1 Assess, plan, implement and evaluatecare for patients in a way that reflects the Hospice philosophy.

2Ensure a high standard of writtendocumentation is maintained.

3Promote a multi-disciplinary approach tocare by ensuring effective communication is maintained between all staff,patients and their families.

4Liaise with voluntary and statutoryagencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the community, orcontinuing care setting.

5Ensures the cultural and spiritual needsof patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available.

6Develop knowledge in pain and symptomcontrol.

7Safely set up and maintain S.C and I.Vpumps and administer all medications in accordance with Hospice and NMCguidelines.

8To be responsible, in conjunction withthe Team Leader and Ward Manager, for maintaining a safe environment forpatients, visitors and other staff on the ward.

9Works as part of the multidisciplinaryteam in supporting patients and their carers during the delivery of bad news,caring for the terminally ill patients and the event of death.

10Manage calls to the Hospice referringonto other professionals as appropriate.

11Assess the needs of families and carerswho may require bereavement support services.

12To work within Harlington Hospicepolicies (local) and guidelines.

13Work to meet the objectives of theHospices Nursing and Midwifery strategy.

Managerial

14Co-ordinate the care on the ward for agiven shift in the absence of the Team Leader or Ward Manager.

15Ensure, by close liaison with TeamLeader or Ward Manager, adequate staff of appropriate skill level to meet theneeds of the Hospice within the constraints of the budget.

16Ensure, by close liaison with the TeamLeader or Ward Manager, adequate provision and economical use of Hospice provisionsand stores.

Educational

17Act as a mentor for learner nurses/NVQtrainees and a preceptor for junior staff nurses.

18Contribute to the education programmewithin the ward.

19Ensure patients and familieseducational and information needs are met.

20Ensure one is educationally andprofessionally updated and meet the criteria of the NMC PREP document.

21Participate in clinical audit programmesor research projects as directed by the Ward Manager.

Professional

22Ensure continued, effective registrationwith NMC.

23Be aware of the NMC Code of ProfessionalConduct and be accountable for own practice.

24Be aware of the NMC Scope ofProfessional Practice and ensure competency to undertake duties allocated.

25Ensure professional portfolio is keptand updated in accordance with NMC recommendations.

26To assist trained staff in dealing withpatients/relatives/visitors who are distressed or anxious, and report to nursein charge.

27To deal with initial complaints andconflict (if approached directly by a patient/relative/visitor) as required, ina polite, calm manner and report to the nurse in charge.

28Any other duties as may be required.

Confidentiality

The post holder mustmaintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and otherhealth service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1984.

EqualOpportunities

The post holder mustat all times carry-out his/her responsibilities with regard to the HospicesEqual Opportunities Policy.

Health and Safety

Employees must beaware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety atWork Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out tomaintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.

Data Protection Act

All employees ofHarlington Hospice must not, without prior permission, disclose any informationregarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a memberof staff has communicated to an unauthorised person those staff will be liableto dismissal. Moreover, the DataProtection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in theevent of unauthorised disclosure of information.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

This post is exemptfrom the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminalconviction must be made known at the time of application.

Review of this Job Description

This job descriptionis intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amendedin the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the postholder.

This post is exemptfrom the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminalconviction must be made known at the time of application.

Safeguarding

Employees must at all times have regards to theneed to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with theprovisions of the Children Act 2004.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience
• Either
• Experience as a student nurse within palliative care, or oncology haematology setting
• Or
• Both
• Skills Abilities
• Potential to develop skills listed as desirable
• Organisational and managerial skills
• Teaching skills
• Strong motivation to work within specialist palliative care.
• Ability to work in a team
• Confident
• Adaptable
• Good timekeeper

Qualifications

• Education and Qualifications RGN 1
• Basic knowledge of drugs
• Special interest in area
• Health and safety awareness
• NMC professional code of conduct
• Ability to cope in stressful situations

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.