Registered Nurse Band 5

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse Band 5 to deliver high-quality care to patients within a specialist palliative care setting. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, and implement care plans that focus on symptom management and emotional support for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care or a similar health setting.
• RGN qualification is mandatory.
• Ability to handle stressful situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and monitoring patients' needs.
• Administering medications and treatments.
• Providing skilled nursing care including wound care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (RGN)

Job description

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Job Summary

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

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse you will play a crucial role in providing comfort and support to patients and their families. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans 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 as prescribed

Ensure a high standard of written documentation is maintained.

Providing skilled nursing care, including wound care and catheter management

Collaborating with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care

Advocating for patients preferences and goals of care

Liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to 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.

Details

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,728 to £34,549 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0064-25-0002

Job locations

Michael Sobell House

Mount Vernon Hospital, GATE3 White Hill

Northwood

Middlesex

HA6 2RN

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for delivering a high standard of care to all patients within a specialist palliative care setting. Occasionally co-ordinating the overall care on the ward in the absence of the Team Leader or Ward Manager. Helping to facilitate the education and support of qualified and unqualified staff and participating in the development of nursing practice.

Harlington Hospice and Michael Sobell Hospice

All services at Michael Sobell Hospice Are provided by Harlington Hospice Association Limit registered charity in England and Wales no: 1099332 Company Number 04199504

Duties And Responsibilities

Clinical

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

2 Ensure a high standard of written documentation is maintained.

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

4 Liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the community, or continuing care setting.

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

6 Develop knowledge in pain and symptom control.

7 Safely set up and maintain S.C and I.V pumps and administer all medications in accordance with Hospice and NMC guidelines.

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

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

10 Manage calls to the Hospice referring onto other professionals as appropriate.

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

12 To work within Harlington Hospice policies (local) and guidelines.

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

Managerial

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

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

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

Educational

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

18 Contribute to the education programme within the ward.

19 Ensure patients and families educational and information needs are met.

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

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

Professional

22 Ensure continued, effective registration with NMC.

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

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

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

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

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

28 Any Other Duties As May Be Required.

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1984.

Equal Opportunities

The post holder must at all times carry-out his/her responsibilities with regard to the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

Health and Safety

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

Data Protection Act

All employees of Harlington Hospice must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application.

Review Of This Job Description

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application.

Safeguarding

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

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for delivering a high standard of care to all patients within a specialist palliative care setting. Occasionally co-ordinating the overall care on the ward in the absence of the Team Leader or Ward Manager. Helping to facilitate the education and support of qualified and unqualified staff and participating in the development of nursing practice.

Harlington Hospice and Michael Sobell Hospice

All services at Michael Sobell Hospice Are provided by Harlington Hospice Association Limit registered charity in England and Wales no: 1099332 Company Number 04199504

Review Of This Job Description

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application.

Safeguarding

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience
• Either
• Experience as a student nurse within palliative care, or oncology haematology setting
• Or
• Six months post registration staff nurse experience
• Both
  
  

Desirable

• Skills Abilities
• Good communication skills
• Listening skills
• 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

Essential

• 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
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• 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.

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

Harlington Hospice Association Ltd

Address

Michael Sobell House

Mount Vernon Hospital, GATE3 White Hill

Northwood

Middlesex

HA6 2RN

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harlington Hospice Association Ltd

Address

Michael Sobell House

Mount Vernon Hospital, GATE3 White Hill

Northwood

Middlesex

HA6 2RN

Employer's website

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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