Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse who wants to make a positive difference by delivering high quality care and support to people affected by life-limiting illnesses? Are you looking for a role where you have Time to Care?
Do you want to be part of an organisation who will help you to develop and achieve your career goals to become the best you can be?
St Margaret's Hospice Care has a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team. This role is based in Taunton. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,413 per annum.
We're proud of the services we deliver to the people of Somerset, working as part of an organisation where everyone is valued and supported in the important role they play in delivering our crucial service.
Main duties of the job
Based within our patient focused IPU team, you will play a key role by delivering nursing care that is patient-centred and holistic. This is a role where you will really be given the time and space to get to know the people you support.
Our service operates 24/7 and shift patterns include weekends and bank holidays and rotation onto night duty. We offer flexibility in shift patterns plus the opportunity to gain experience in other areas of hospice care, including community.
From day 1,you will be fully supported in post with a robust and in-depth Induction, peer support and shared learning, and our new Clinical Skills Program. We have a fantastic education team and all our CPD is delivered onsite at the hospice. With a wide range of courses, learning opportunities, and personalised development pathways, we'll support you to grow and succeed in your role, helping you to achieve your career aspirations.
We also offer Preceptorship Support Programmes to newly qualified nurses and are committed to supporting all staff in their career journey with us through personal development and rotational opportunities. Previous hospice or palliative care experience is not required as full training and support will be provided.
About us
You won't just be joining a fantastic team you'll be part of a welcoming, community minded charity. Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. Everyone here contributes and has a part to play towards our goal. If you speak to any of our staff or volunteers, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, we could be a perfect match.
Holiday entitlement
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time)
- Recognise continuous service for clinical staff paid at band 5+ who join directly from the NHS or another hospice
Pension scheme
- NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme*
- Non-NHS employees will receive 5% employer and 5% employee contribution
Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering:
- Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non-emergency care
- Unlimited access to 24/7 online GP Consultations as well as Expert Case Management
- Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance
- Counselling and support
- Legal, financial, and medical information and advice
And More...
- Health Cash Plan
- Life assurance cover 2x salary
- Blue Light Card
- Enhanced parental leave*
- Learning and development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Volunteering opportunities
*Eligibility criteria applies
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide
nursing care that is at all times patient-centred, holistic and quality driven,
ensuring optimum quality of life for all patients in the inpatient unit.
- Provide appropriate support and
advice for families and carers working effectively alongside the
multidisciplinary team across all clinical settings.
- Within your area assist in the
coordination of the nursing team regarding all aspects of clinical and
operational activity.
- Assist in managing, operating and
supporting a 24/7 response by providing appropriate clinical and non-clinical
advice and support within the boundaries of the service, for patients with
cancer and non-cancer palliative care needs.
- Educate colleagues and influence
practice by talking to other health care professionals and participating in
education programmes and research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in palliative care or related field
- Post registration qualification relevant to field of practice
- Teaching qualification
Self Awareness
Essential
- Recognises the impact of behaviour on others
- Separates issues from people
- Understands other people's pressures
- Listens to others points of view with compassion and respect
- Manages personal frustrations to avoid conflict and stress
Desirable
Working with others
Essential
- Understands people are different and pays attention to their different needs so that everyone is treated fairly
- Effective interpersonal skills including listening, conflict resolution and negotiating skills
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies including out of hours advice
Desirable
- Previous palliative care/oncology community experience that includes care of individuals with life limiting illness
- Experience across a variety of healthcare settings
Outcome and Results
Essential
- Conscientious, reliable and punctual
- Looks for solutions rather than problems
- Shares and communicates information clearly and in a timely way
- Ability to manage own time and that of others
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Desirable
- Uses information and evidence to generate new ideas and solutions
Leading in your area
Essential
- Flexible approach to working arrangements with the ability to work shifts over a 7 day week
- Committed to self-development, taking opportunities, time and investment for professional development
- Basic IT Skills
- Evidence of personal and professional development and updating
- Up to date Clinical skills and ability to utilise
- Is inclusive and appreciates different styles of work
Desirable
- Takes a coaching approach
- Specialist knowledge in fields of venepuncture, cannulation, enteral feeding, naso-gastric tubes, catheterisation, syringe pumps, PV and management of tracheostomies
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
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
Address
Heron Drive, Bishops Hull
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5HA