Registered Nurse (MSH Band 5): Bank

Breath HR; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice in Stourbridge is seeking committed casual nurses to join their Bank Team. The role involves providing flexible cover for shifts, ensuring high standards of patient care, and supporting patients and families through demanding situations. Ideal candidates will possess NMC registration and a strong background in nursing practices.

Benefits

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Supporting the local community

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration required.
• Experience in patient care and support.
• Knowledge of nursing interventions and therapies.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop care programs.
• Supervise junior staff and provide training.
• Ensure compliance with hospice policies and patient care standards.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Nursing & Midwifery Council Registration

Training in Health & Safety

Job description

As a member of the Bank Team, you will be contacted, often at short notice, to provide cover for shifts for the IPU team. Shifts can be any time, Monday to Sunday. This is a casual worker role and offers flexibility to suit both your needs and the needs of the hospice.

JOB ROLE

• The post holder is accountable and responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
• The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise junior members of staff.
• The post holder will develop their professional clinical practice to gain a good working knowledge of nursing interventions, non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical therapies required to achieve a good level of pain and symptom control.
• The post holder will support patients and their families during emotionally demanding and stressful periods demonstrating empathy, a good knowledge of loss and bereavement and good communication skills.
• The post holder will participate in maintaining an environment that is conducive to the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of patient care and the establishment of good communication and relationships between staff, volunteers, patients and carers.
• The post holder may be asked to act as ward co-ordinator for part or all of a shift, in the absence of a more senior member of staff or as part of their professional development.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake the Verification of Expected Death of a patient at the hospice, following a period of training and supervision.
• The post holder will be expected to work 12.5hrs shifts across both days and nights, including bank holidays and weekends.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• To ensure that the nursing practice complies with Hospice policies and procedures.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the nursing process, promoting and supporting the use of the agreed model of individualised patient care.
• To maintain accurate electronic and handwritten documentation in line with Hospice policy and NMC Guidelines.
• To inform senior team members of significant changes in the patient’s condition and any significant factors relevant to the patient.
• Take measures to prevent cross infection, reporting such incidents to the Nurse in Charge.
• To ensure that prescribed treatments and medications are given in accordance with Hospice policies.
• Ensure that the established system of continuous communication is effective for the assessment and reporting of patient care.
• To help supervise volunteers in all parts of the Hospice.
• To assist in ensuring that the Hospice team provides a warm welcoming atmosphere to patients and their relatives.
• Ensure the correct usage and maintenance of all equipment, reporting any faults and removing hazards in line with Health and Safety Policy. Ensure that any incidents, accidents, complaints or other undue occurrences are reported to the Ward Manager in accordance with current policy.
• Assist in maintaining effective staffing levels.
• Monitor the safe and economical use of all supplies and equipment.
• To liaise with other healthcare professionals both within and outside the Hospice.
• To ensure Nursing & Midwifery Council Registration is maintained and to practice in line with the Code of Professional Conduct, including maintaining a professional portfolio and study principles.

EDUCATION

• To help create and maintain a learning environment for all students and staff.
• Participate in the induction and training programme for new staff as appropriate as well as assisting in the development of the professional skills of junior nursing staff.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

• To assist in the creation and maintenance of a good working atmosphere.
• Welcome and introduce any new members to the team.
• Take all measures practicable to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff, having due regard to Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• To be familiar with Hospice Policies and Procedures.
• To maintain and improve knowledge and expertise in current developments and future trends in relation to nursing research development.
• To ensure all mandatory training provided by the Hospice, either face to face or online, is successfully completed each year, including: Health & Safety including Manual Handling, Fire Safety Training, Basic Food Hygiene, Glucose Monitoring Training.
• This job description is flexible. Duties of the post holder are reviewed from time to time and may be asked to undertake other duties in order to maintain the service.

PROFESSIONAL

Take responsibility for own personal development and education, including in-service training needs, meeting the NMC prep requirements.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Patient and/or staff information is confidential. It is a condition of The Mary Stevens Hospice employment that you will not use or disclose any confidential information obtained.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE

1. To be proficient in operating IT systems and use information systems to generate reports for analysis and performance to aid decision making.

2. Champion safe information governance within the organisation.

3. To work within the policies, procedures, codes of practice and clinical guidelines of The Mary Stevens Hospice and professional bodies.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Abide by organisation policies and practices.

2. To comply with best practice and legal requirements regarding data protection.

3. Support equality and diversity of opportunity in the workplace.

4. Carry out other associated duties as may arise or develop in line with the broad remit of this post.

* Free car parking
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Supporting the local community

Notes

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re happy to help.