Senior Registered Nurse - IPU

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid holiday and bank holidays

NHS Pension continuation or employer-–

Health cash plan and employee support

Staff benefit scheme and discounts

On-site education team and development

Shadow shifts and rotation

Clinical supervision and peer support

Flexible hours and flexible working

Job summary

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in England seeks a senior nurse to lead the In-Patient Unit, delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care while mentoring colleagues within a multidisciplinary team.

The post involves acting as nurse in charge on shifts, coordinating with community services, and upholding clinical governance. Enhanced DBS check and current NMC registration are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in nursing and equivalent qualification.
• Mentorship or practice assessor qualification.
• Palliative care module or Essentials in Palliative Care course.
• Minimum three years as a registered nurse with relevant competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate palliative care for patients, families and carers.
• Provide symptom management and psychosocial support.
• Lead a team and act as nurse in charge on shifts.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to maintain continuity of care.
• Manage a patient caseload with focus on safety and governance.
• Act as a resource for colleagues, offering advice, education and support.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Palliative care knowledge

Prioritisation & time management

Teamwork

Clinical governance

Education

Diploma or degree-level nursing qualification

Mentorship qualification or practice assessor

Palliative care module / Essentials in Palliative Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This senior nursing post sits on the In-Patient Unit at Phyllis Tuckwell, a palliative and end-of-life care hospice. The work centres on providing high-quality palliative nursing for patients, coordinated with community services and primary care, with holistic assessment and care planning. The role is a leadership one, including acting as nurse in charge on some shifts and supporting and assessing colleagues. No visa sponsorship is offered, and the post requires an Enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate palliative care for patients, families and carers
• Provide symptom management and psychological and emotional support to patients, families and carers
• Lead a team and act as nurse in charge on shifts as required
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and refer to specialists or external partners to maintain continuity of care
• Manage a patient caseload under the supervision of the key worker, keeping patient safety and clinical governance central
• Act as a resource for colleagues, giving advice, education and support, and take responsibility for a specific clinical area
• Assess colleagues' clinical competencies, support their revalidation, and carry out 1:1s and appraisals as delegated
• Attend and contribute to clinical multidisciplinary meetings
• Keep patient records in line with NMC guidelines and Phyllis Tuckwell policies, and work to the NMC Code
• Identify and mitigate risks, report incidents, and manage medicines in line with Phyllis Tuckwell policy
• Take part in research and audit, and lead on specific audits
• Safeguard adults and children at risk and report concerns to the appropriate professional

What’s required

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree-level nursing qualification, or equivalent
• Mentorship qualification or practice assessor
• Palliative care module or Essentials in Palliative Care course, or willingness to undertake one

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration in adult or general nursing

Experience

• Three or more years as a registered nurse with relevant competencies embedded
• Experience of palliative and end-of-life care, plus inpatient, community or chronic disease care
• Experience leading a team or a specific area of practice

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Robust clinical and assessment skills
• Comprehensive understanding of palliative care and symptom management
• Good prioritisation, organisation, time and caseload management
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Other

• Confident, autonomous decision maker
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Motivated, flexible and resilient, able to cope with change

What’s offered

• 6 weeks paid holiday plus bank holidays
• NHS Pension continuation or group personal pension with matched contributions up to 7.5%
• Health cash plan and employee assistance programme
• Staff benefit scheme and Blue Light discount card
• Access to learning and professional development, with an on-site education team
• Shadow shifts and rotation opportunities
• Clinical supervision and peer support
• Flexible hours and flexible working