An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Cumberland hospital to recruit a band 5 registered nurse on the Loweswater Suite.
The Loweswater Suite is a 4 bedded palliative care unit specializing in both symptomatic and end of life care. The high ratio of patient to staff allows us to provide individualized patient and family care. We are looking for a forward thinking, motivated and flexible individual to work as part of our palliative care team alongside other members of the specialized MDT. The post holder will be delivering palliative nursing care over a 24 hour period working shift patterns of days, nights, bank holidays and weekends.
The applicant should ideally have previous post registration with some palliative care experience and able to work independently with support from clinical nurse specialists and medical team.
Main duties of the job
To work as an experienced Registered Nurse responsible and accountable in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including patients with complex conditions related to palliative and end of life care.
Contribute to complex discharge planning.
Contribute to the continued development of the ward philosophy, including use of appropriate pathways.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation.
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust.
A positive patient experience every time.
A great place to work.
Managing our money well.
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits:
A lease car may be available for this position further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years.
Flexible working Scheme.
Excellent opportunities for development.
Competitive NHS Pension scheme.
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies.
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems.
These schemes are subject to availability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 1 registered Nurse qualifications.
Desirable
* Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307).
* Post registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management.
* Nurse Prescribing.
Experience
Essential
* Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively.
* Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
* Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers.
* Evidence of clinical/professional development.
Desirable
* Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing.
* Demonstrable recent Nursing experience.
* Leadership of a team.
* Post registration clinical skills (i.e. IV Cannulation and administration).
* In some settings MIU experience will be advantageous.
Knowledge
Essential
* Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
* Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions.
* Understanding of scope of professional practice.
* Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
* Self awareness and appreciation of limitations.
* Demonstrate ability of change management.
* Problem solving skills.
Desirable
* Evidence Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered of audit and putting research into practice.
* Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare.
* Level 2 training for safe -guarding Children.
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to delegate effectively.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team.
* IT skills.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
* Demonstrates flexibility to meet needs of service.
* Able to drive for redeployments.
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Cumberland Hospital
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
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