Job summary
An exciting opportunity
has arisen at Woking and Sam Beare Hospice for a Staff Nurse to join our
friendly, dynamic and forward thinking Inpatient Unit Team.
You will be an integral
member of the multi-disciplinary team and utilise your nursing skills and
knowledge to care for our patients with life limiting
conditions. Whilst experience of palliative care is desirable, it is not essential as
we can offer support through our training and development programme.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a caring
and 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.
About us
Woking and Sam Beare Hospice is a
regional charity organisation working closely with its NHS partners to
provide excellent care to patients and their families. Operating from a
bespoke building in Goldsworth Park in Woking, the Charity provides inpatient
and community services across North West Surrey. Goldsworth Park is close
to all major road networks and the Hospice offers ample free car parking.
Job description
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
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills
- Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- RN educated to Diploma or Degree level
- Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
Desirable
- Palliative care qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience
- Relevant experience of working as part of a team and self-directed.
- Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge.
Desirable
- Placement or post qualification experience in a palliative care setting
Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
Address
The Goldsworth Park Centre
Woking
Surrey
GU21 3LG