NHS
Bank Staff Nurse - In Patient Unit
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Job Description
- Req#: E0323-24-0005?language=en&page=1740&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Able to work flexibly to meet shift patterns
- Ability to work as part of the team
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Level 1 registered nurse
- Awareness of the physical and emotional needs of patients suffering from a life threatening illness and those of relative and carers.
- Clear understanding of euthanasia and the law.
- Understanding of clinical governance and national care standards.
- Willingness to undertake further training as required.
- Previous experience of working in a palliative care or oncology setting
- Experience of working with patients with dementia/special needs.
- Previous experience of working with volunteers.
- Knowledge and understanding of symptom control and other aspects of palliative care.
- Understanding and commitment to hospice care philosophy and team nursing.
- Knowledge of audit and standard
- Caring, positive and sensitive approach
- Able to work flexibly to meet shift patterns
- Ability to work as part of the team
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Level 1 registered nurse
- Awareness of the physical and emotional needs of patients suffering from a life threatening illness and those of relative and carers.
- Clear understanding of euthanasia and the law.
- Understanding of clinical governance and national care standards.
- Willingness to undertake further training as required.
- Previous experience of working in a palliative care or oncology setting
- Experience of working with patients with dementia/special needs.
- Previous experience of working with volunteers.
- Knowledge and understanding of symptom control and other aspects of palliative care.
- Understanding and commitment to hospice care philosophy and team nursing.
- Knowledge of audit and standard
- Caring, positive and sensitive approach
Job summary
Do you have a passion for end of life and palliative care? Would you like the opportunity to have time to practise person centred care in an environment with a high staff to patient ratio? If so, we would like to hear from you!
We are currently recruiting for Bank Staff Nurses to join the team at our In Patient Unit. Previous palliative care experience is not essential but a passion for providing excellent nursing care in a small team is.
You will assess individual care needs and develop appropriate care plans using a holistic approach, providing information, advice and support to patients, families and carers. You will also provide support to Nursing Support Assistants as required and maintain accurate nursing records using our patient information system.
To be considered for this role you will need to be a level one registered nurse and interested in developing your skills in a palliative care setting. Previous experience of working with terminally ill patients or in an oncology setting would be desirable but not essential. As part of a small team, you will need to be flexible and a good team player.
Shifts available - days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
· Responsible for assessing the individual care needs of patients and developing appropriate care plans to implement and evaluate the care using a holistic approach in accordance with Isabel Hospice working practices.
· To monitor the quality of care, promoting high standards in accordance with the policies of Isabel Hospice and the Care Quality Commission standards.
· Provide information, advice and support to patients, families and carers face to face and via the advice line and to be aware of escalation procedures.
· Understand the role of volunteers and work with them in the provision of care for patients and relatives.
· Demonstrate interpersonal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust.
About us
Isabel Hospice has been providing free palliative care to its patients and their families since 1982, providing support and care to people in eastern Hertfordshire who are affected by life-limiting illnesses through a range of different services.
Date posted
03 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£17.83 an hour Plus enhancements
Contract
Bank
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
E0323-24-0005
Job locations
Howlands
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 4GN
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
· Maintain a high standard of infection control at all times, keeping up to date with infection control procedures.
· Ensure clear, concise, accurate records are made and that all communication is maintained in relation to care delivery adhering to local & national guidance.
· Work as part of the Isabel Hospice multi disciplinary team in the provision and coordination of holistic care.
· To participate in audits, as required.
· Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health & social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.
· Engage in reflective practice
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Job responsibilities
· Maintain a high standard of infection control at all times, keeping up to date with infection control procedures.
· Ensure clear, concise, accurate records are made and that all communication is maintained in relation to care delivery adhering to local & national guidance.
· Work as part of the Isabel Hospice multi disciplinary team in the provision and coordination of holistic care.
· To participate in audits, as required.
· Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health & social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.
· Engage in reflective practice
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Experience
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Experience
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Isabel Hospice
Address
Howlands
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 4GN
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Isabel Hospice
Address
Howlands
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 4GN
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.