Staff Nurse

Integrated Care System; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dorchester seeks a compassionate Staff Nurse for its palliative care unit. You will provide exceptional support to patients and their families, oversee junior staff, and engage in clinical governance. Ideal candidates will hold a Registered Nurse qualification and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Opportunities for professional development and in-house training are available, along with competitive hours and benefits.

Benefits

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Counselling service

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration required.
• Experience in relevant health care fields.
• Willingness to pursue further education in Palliative Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality palliative care for patients.
• Support junior staff and promote teamwork.
• Manage the unit in absence of a Sister.
• Participate in clinical governance programs.

Skills

Proficient nursing practice

Excellent interpersonal skills

Time management

Emotional support and empathy

Knowledge of clinical governance

Team nursing understanding

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Post-registration qualification in Palliative Care

Job description

If you're looking for a nursing role that allows you to really make a difference by spending time with patients and their loved ones, this role may be for you.

37.5 but30 hours per week will be considered

Enhancementspaid for Nights and Weekends

Main duties of the job

With anattractive nurse to patient ratio, we provide high-quality, person-centeredcare, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at our beautiful Inpatient Unit inDorchester. We're looking for enthusiastic nurses, who are caring and a goodteam player, to become part of our dedicated and supportive team.

At Weldmar, we alsodeliver specialist care in patients homes, through wellbeing services, as wellas at our Inpatient Unit. Supported by professionals and volunteers, we ensurepatients and their families receive unparalleled support during lifes mostchallenging moments, working closely with the NHS to maintain the higheststandards of care.

This could be an opportunity to develop your career,with a move into palliative care. RegisteredNursing Associates will also be considered. Youll benefit from extensivein-house training and development, and career progression opportunities. A free counselling service and a range ofemployee benefits are also available, as well as subsidised meals in ourOrangery restaurant, and even free parking.

An Enhanced plus barred listDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required.

About us

AboutWeldmar Hospicecare: RatedOutstanding by the CQC, Weldmar Hospicecare providesspecialist care to adults in Dorset with a life limiting illness, and supportto their loved ones. This care is given in the comfort of patients own homes,in the community, and at our Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. All care is providedfree of charge and mainly funded by the continued support of our localcommunity, via fundraising initiatives and events, our retail chain, and giftsleft in wills, enabling us to raise the £27,500 we need every day to keep ourservices going.

Job responsibilities

Job Context

Our Inpatient Unit is a 12 bedded palliative care unit caring for patients in the last year of life. The unit has a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care with an emphasis on providing high standards of care.

Job Purpose

• To be an effective part of the Nursing Team
• To ensure the provision of a high level of specialist palliative care within a multi- disciplinary approach, for patients and their family/carers.
• To support the principles of team nursing, and oversee the work of junior staff
• To actively participate in Clinical Governance programme
• The Staff Nurse will take overall responsibility for the management of the unit, to act as nominated Fire Officer and supervise the staff team in the absence of the Sister (c.2-3 shifts a week)
• To performance review up to 2 Health Care Assistants

Scope and Limits of Authority

• Responsible and accountable for planning, implementing and evaluating physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual care for the patient/carer on a day-to-day basis; referring to the sister as and when required.
• The post holder is required to contribute to the supervision of junior/new members of staff in conjunction with the sister.
• In absence of a Sister takes charge of the team and the inpatient unit as required
• Helps foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale through mutual regard and respect
• In absence of a Sister, maintains a skilled nursing presence so as to facilitate a team approach to nursing intervention and multi-disciplinary team working
• Is aware of all Hospice policies & procedures and collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure they are adhered to
• Works closely with the Sisters to ensure clinical standards of care are achieved and participated in the audit of clinical care
• Promotes a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff, adhering to health and safety standards and infection prevention procedures
• The post holder has no direct budget responsibility but must be aware of cost implications and make effective use of resources.

Please review candidate pack for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Drug Administration
• Some knowledge of, and genuine interest in palliative care
• Requirement to register and maintain registration with NMC
• IV Drug Administration
• Knowledge of local and national initiatives and trends in health care
• Working towards post registration qualification in Palliative Care
• Willingness to work towards Diploma / Degree

Experience

• RN experience, ideally including experience within a relevant field
• Experience of working within more than one health care field

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to provide non-judgemental and empathic emotional support to patients whilst maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries
• Emotionally able to work within the field of palliative care
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
• Understanding of team nursing
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
• Flexible approach to working arrangements
• Knowledge of clinical audit
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and the structure and nature of specialist palliative care services
• Ability to supervise, lead and support the work of other staff
• Confidence and skills to manage the unit in the absence of a Sister
• Able judgement to know which decisions need to be referred on to a senior colleague during their absence
• Evidence of an area of special interest
• Good communication skills, including listening, negotiating skills, communication of ideas and ability to provide advice to other health professionals.
• Ability to have overall vision of the ward to enable planning and prioritization of care

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.