Staff Nurse - Inpatient Unit (Band 5)

Woking & Sam Beare Hospices; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable hospice organization in Woking is seeking a passionate Band 5 Palliative Care Nurse to provide exceptional patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses. Successful candidates will have NMC registration and relevant experience, and will support patients and their families through their care journey. The role offers part-time or full-time opportunities and emphasizes education and professional development for staff.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, increasing with service

Flexible working opportunities

Free parking

Discounted complementary therapies

Blue Light Discount Card

On-site cafe

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical environment preferred.
• Relevant clinical experience in palliative care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses.
• Assist in management and organisation of nursing service.
• Teach and support junior staff and students.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Advanced nursing skills

Teaching ability

Problem solving

Advanced IT skills

Education

RN educated to Diploma or Degree level

Current NMC Registration

Palliative care qualification (or willingness to complete)

Mentorship qualification (or willingness to complete)

Job description

Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased to announce the following position:

Palliative Care Staff Nurse

Band 5

Woking and Sam Beare Hospice In Patient Unit is looking for a passionate dynamic and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our incredible team.

Here at the hospice, we pride ourselves on giving exceptionally high standards of care to patients and their families through some of the most challenging times of their lives. In our IPU, in their own homes and in our Wellbeing Centre. Our charity-based service specialises in palliative and end of life care for patients with complex life limiting illnesses who live in the North-West Surrey area.

Some of the ways we provide such high standards is through fantastic staff to patient ratios that leave our patients and families feeling like they are always a priority. As well as our environment which is clean, warm and homely to ensure all that come through our services feel safe and comfortable.

In addition to the wonderful environment, we have a keen focus on education and development. Our education team supports excellent training sessions taught by our in-house experts. Furthermore, our staff are encouraged and supported to increase their professional skills through courses and university modules.

Part time and full time considered (applications for nights only will be considered and discussed at interview).

Main duties of the job

Recent examples of our commitment to developing our team include:

• NA to RN apprenticeships
• HCA to NA apprenticeships
• CNS supported and developed to join our medical team as a Non-Medical Prescriber/ANP
• Staff Nurse to Senior Staff Nurse

In the short time I have worked at the Hospice, I have been really supported by the team I work within. It is a challenging environment to work in, and I am continually learning. However, it is made easier by working in a supportive and caring team. I love my job.

Clinical Colleague

A successful Palliative Care Staff Nurse band 5 will be:

• Key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience, we are not accepting newly qualified RN applications.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• To utilise your advanced nursing skills and knowledge
• Experience of palliative care is desirable; it is not essential as we can offer support through our training and development programme.
• A compassionate nurse who will play a key role in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence based individualised nursing care.
• You will also possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and be able to lead and motivate others.
• An ability to teach and support junior members of the team
• Supporting complex patients with their medical, social and psychological needs
• Engage in the development of the ward
• Focus on improving care and ensuring best practice at all times

About us

Successful candidate will have:

• Current NMC Registration
• RN educated to Diploma or Degree level
• Palliative care qualification (or willingness to work complete)
• Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work complete)
• UK Registration

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.

Clinical Staff Benefits

We are passionate about our colleagues' careers. Along with our commitment to provide every colleague with a personal development plan to achieve their goals, we provide the following industry leading benefits:

• Annual Leave: 27 days rising to 29 days after five years service, rising to 33 days after 10 years service.
• Flexible Working: We fully support flexible working opportunities including working part time depending on the role.
• Free Parking: Free parking is available.
• Discounted Complementary Therapies: Our Wellbeing Team offer discounted therapies to all members of staff including massages and reflexology and Staff Wellbeing Days.
• Blue Light Discount Card: Staff can apply for a Blue Light card that offers discounts across 15,000 retailers.
• On Site Cafe: Our Garden Cafe based at the Hospice in Goldsworth Park offers a range of hot and cold food.

Job responsibilities

Full details of the job are detailed in the attached job description but we set out a summary below.

To provide a high standard of individualised patient-centred care to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for relatives and carers on the Inpatient Unit.

To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service including the teaching of junior staff and students.

Person Specification

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates a high standard of patient care and works in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work with others to produce workable solutions
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive situations
• Advanced IT skills
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration
• RN educated to Diploma or Degree level
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development

Experience

• Relevant clinical experience
• Relevant experience of working as part of a team and self-directed
• Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
• Placement or post qualification experience in a palliative care setting

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge with an ability to link this to the specialty of palliative care
• Able to demonstrate professional awareness and knowledge
• Extended clinical knowledge and skills

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.