Zest Registered Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nacton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Health Service Discounts

Occupational Sick Pay

Blue Light Card and Employee Aid

Job summary

St Elizabeth Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Zest Young Adult service. The role leads weekend short breaks for up to three young adults with complex health needs, overseeing care and supervising care assistants.

The post is 15 hours per week, mainly weekends, covering hospice stays and community outings. You will work within the One Team nursing model, ensure person-centred plans, and respond to changes in health needs while maintaining safeguarding standards and high-quality

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Minimum of one year's post-qualification experience.
• Ability to assess complex patient needs and plan, deliver and evaluate care.
• Safeguarding knowledge and applied practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekend short break care for up to three young adults.
• Supervise care assistants and delegate tasks.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred care plans with patients and families.
• Administer drugs and treatments within guidelines.
• Coordinate cover for shifts when staff are absent.
• Work within the One Team nursing model and support other areas as needed.

Skills

Communication

Team supervision

IT literacy

Education

First level Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

Staff Care/SystmOne

Job description

This Registered Nurse post sits within the Zest Young Adult service at St Elizabeth Hospice, which is expanding respite care for young people with progressive illness. The core of the work is leading weekend short breaks for up to three young adults with complex health needs, overseeing their care and supervising care assistants. The role is 15 hours a week, mostly at weekends, and covers hospice stays and community outings. Current NMC registration and at least one year's post-qualification experience are required.

What the job involves

• Lead short break care for up to three young adults staying at the hospice for the weekend, meeting their health needs and responding to changes
• Supervise care assistants and delegate tasks appropriately
• Support young adults to achieve their goals and plan weekend activities, including community outings
• Encourage independence and self-management, recognising individual developmental needs
• Assess the needs of patients and families, set priorities and refer on to other professionals
• Plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred care plans with patients and families
• Administer drugs and treatments within hospice and NMC guidelines
• Follow community emergency care plans when a sudden change or deterioration occurs
• Manage care risks and report incidents promptly
• Coordinate cover for shifts when staff are absent, following the short break cancellation procedure
• Support young adults to complete one page profiles and other person-centred tools
• Work within the One Team nursing model, supporting other clinical areas such as the in-patient unit and community when needed

What’s required

Qualifications

• First level Registered Nurse qualification

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Minimum of one year's post-qualification experience
• Ability to assess complex patient needs that change over time
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate care
• Understanding of safeguarding principles applied in practice

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, including handling complex matters
• Ability to supervise others such as healthcare assistants
• IT literacy, with the ability to learn Microsoft packages and Staff Care/SystmOne

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal records disclosure and vetting checks

Other

• Motivated, flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrable team working experience
• Willingness to develop own knowledge and contribute to others' development
• Able to cope with sensitive and potentially stressful situations

Nice to have

• Full driving licence
• Palliative care qualification at diploma level or above, or equivalent
• Proven ward management skills
• Experience in palliative care, learning disabilities, community or inpatient settings
• Experience of working with young adults
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of a person-centred care approach
• Experience of a co-production approach

What’s offered

• 27 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Health Service Discounts
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Blue Light Card and Employee Assistance Programme