Registered Nurse Band 5 - In-Patient Unit

NHS Jobs; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in England seeks a Registered Nurse (Band 5) for the In-Patient Unit. You will provide direct nursing care in a patient-centred approach, aligning with hospice values and delivering evidence-based interventions.

You will participate in ward rounds, MDT discussions, and ensure accurate documentation. The role involves supporting patients and families, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding NMC standards and revalidation requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration and ongoing revalidation.
• Commitment to person-centred care and maintaining patient dignity.
• Ability to work within Hospice values and MDT settings.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in a person-centred way.
• Follow agreed care and support plans, integrating theory and practice daily.
• Ensure thorough documentation reflecting care delivered and its effectiveness.
• Involve family/carers in guiding care where possible and appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to NMC Code of Conduct.
• Co-ordinate care for shifts, monitor stock and medications.
• Participate in ward rounds and MDTs as delegated by the nurse in charge.
• Maintain own educational portfolio and meet NMC revalidation requirements.

Job description

Registered Nurse Band 5 - In-Patient Unit

MAIN DUTIES Clinical Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for patients in a way that reflects the Hospice values. Provides direct nursing care in a person-centred way to all patients respecting their wishes and maintaining their dignity. Places quality at the centre of care by providing evidence-based, individualised, and personalised support through holistic needs assessment, risk assessments, care planning and evaluation of all care interventions. Follows agreed care and support plans and actively integrates theory and practice into daily work. Ensures that documentation is completed thoroughly and appropriately, accurately reflecting care that has been delivered and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. Ensures that, as far as possible, family and / or carers are included in guiding the care provided, and are enabled to deliver care to their loved one where it is safe, and they wish to do so. Ensures the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available. Be proactively involved with incident and risk reviews, cascading learning from events. Mentors and supports new staff Acts as a professional role model Participates in ward rounds and MDTs when delegated by the nurse in charge Develops knowledge in pain and symptom control and maintains personal, professional and clinical skills. Ensures the safe management of controlled drugs ensuring safe record keeping and adequate supplies. Supports the IPU Champion programme with agreed responsibilities in conjunction with the band 6 RN lead Champion e.g. infection prevention and control, continence, tissue viability, helping to regularly feedback to the IPU team through for example meetings and notice board presentations. Is responsible, in conjunction with the nurse in charge, for maintaining a safe environment for patients and their families within the IPU. Maintains confidentiality at all times. Attends staff meetings. Supports patients,relatives,visitors who are distressed or anxious. Works independently within organisational and professional guidelines, deciding when it is necessary to escalate to a senior clinician. Managerial Co-ordinates the care for a given shift in the absence of the nurse in charge. In conjunction with other team members monitors levels of stock and medication. Educational Ensures patients and families educational and information needs are met. Maintains own educational and professional portfolio in line with NMC revalidation requirements; and works towards the professional competency standards of a Band 5 hospice practitioner. Participates in clinical audit programmes or research projects where appropriate Attends restorative clinical supervision sessions at least twice a year and engages in professional and personal development through the Hospice appraisal system. Professional Ensures continued effective registration with NMC Adheres to the NMC Code of Conduct and is accountable for own practice. Ensures professional portfolio is kept and updated in accordance with NMC recommendations. Communication Communicates effectively and with dignity and respect with all patients, relatives and others, taking into account potential barriers to understanding. Communicates effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care. Recognises and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes. Contributes to a culture where all staff feel safe to raise their concerns and where speaking up about any concerns is a normal part of the routine. Helps create an environment which reflects the Hospices philosophy, values and its specialist palliative care approach. Promotes effective communication between members of the multi disciplinary team and users of the service. Promotes positive communications and relationships with the public.