Job summary Help us make a difference to people with life-limiting illnesses At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from diagnosis to end of life. We are a much-loved charity at the heart of our community. We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 25 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire. We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team in our specialist palliative care inpatient unit in Warwick. The role will predominantly cover night shifts, however you will be required to work day shifts during your initial training. We provide an in-house training programme to support professional development, including progression opportunities. Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of benefits including: NHS pension 28 days annual leave bank holidays, increasing with long service Additional leave purchasing Free on-site parking Winter savings club Discount schemes including Blue Light Card Dedicated employee wellbeing team & mental health first-aiders Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support Cycle to work scheme Free on-site flu jabs Free feminine hygiene products 24/7 GP access Free eye tests DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform Main duties of the job Our Registered Nurses: Deliver high quality, evidence-based palliative care Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of patient care Work in a multi-disciplinary team with doctors and other healthcare professionals Act as a mentor for junior staff and students This role will help our patients and their loved ones to get on top of difficult symptoms, deal with any physical pain and reduce emotional distress. About you We would love to hear from Registered Nurses or Qualified Nurse Associates with NMC registration Post-registration experience The right to work in the UK (we cannot support with sponsorship) Previous experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting is not required, as full support will be given to develop your knowledge and skills. This is a nursing role, so we will conduct an enhanced DBS check, including the adults' barred list, and we will cover the cost of this. About us We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know. If you would prefer a paper application form, or if you have any questions including support or adjustments, please contact Myton Recruitment on 01926 838 849, recruitmentmytonhospice.org or by post: HR, Warwick Myton Hospice, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX. We now share interview questions with all candidates in advance, to help reduce nerves and enable you to truly show your best abilities. You are also welcome to bring any notes with you to your interview, if you would find this helpful. Date posted 09 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £29,831 to £37,426 a year depending on experience, enhancements for night shifts Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number B0268-24-0028 Job locations Myton Hamlet Hospice Myton Lane Warwick CV34 6PX Job description Job responsibilities Role purpose: To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care. To deliver and maintain high quality, evidence based palliative care within a multidisciplinary team framework and contributes to evidence-based development of clinical practice. Myton Core Values: Our Core Values underpin everything we do and all employees are expected to reflect these in their day to day work: One Myton : one team, one goal - delivering holistic care Professional : in all we do Respect : and dignity for all Value : every individual and ourselves Main Duties and Responsibilities : To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implement and evaluation of individualised holistic care To act as a positive role model to others and ensure that practice of specialist palliative care is evidence-based and promoted within the clinical area To promote a patient-centred approach to care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, carers, and other relevant healthcare professionals To act as a clinical resource and mentor where students, junior staff and those on placement to Myton achieve their learning needs and expertise is shared with the wider health economy To prioritise patient care on clinical need and organise workload as appropriate for a team of patients and ensure handover is effective and efficient at all times To ensure that documentation is completed accurately and legibly in accordance with local and NMC guidance and confidentiality is maintained using Caldicott Guidelines To provide emotional / spiritual support to patient and families throughout the disease and dying trajectory and ensure effective communication at all times To work collaboratively with nursing and care teams and have a proactive approach in facilitating discharge and ensure that standards of discharge are implemented and maintained in liaison with the discharge co-ordinator To be proactive in preparing and delivering clinical information to promote the effectiveness of the MDT, acting as an equal member To liaise with other MDT members, consultants and key workers to ensure continuity of care for patients To attend and present at case conferences and multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication with all members of the hospice multi-disciplinary and primary care teams, acting as the patients advocate To participate in clinical audit as required by the organisational requirements and the Clinical Governance agenda To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained To actively contribute to developing the service to enhance the care and support available to patients and families Other Duties To be responsible for own continued professional development to maintain up to date knowledge across the palliative care trajectory To be aware of the political and national influences affecting clinical care, such as NICE guidance/End of Life Care strategy To abide by the the guidelines and Code of Conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the regulations and standards of the Care Quality Commission To ensure the Ward environment is safe, clean and tidy and adhere and comply with The Myton Hospices' Infection Control Policy, Dress Code and all other Policies and Guidance To work at all times in accordance with Myton Hospice policies, guidelines and procedures GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES & OBLIGATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES Policies and Procedures The post holder is required to have a good understanding of and to comply with all relevant Myton policies, procedures and guidelines.Any contravention of Myton policies or procedures may result in disciplinary action. Volunteers Myton recognises the valuable contribution that volunteers make and we expect all employees to be able to support and work effectively with our volunteers. Confidentiality and Data protection All staff must comply with the obligation of confidentiality relating to personal information that could identify individuals. The Data Protection Act safeguards the handling of information held in both electronic and manual filing systems and it is the duty of all staff employed by Myton to uphold the principles of the Act, adhere to Myton policies and to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Infection Control All employees must be aware of infection prevention and control policies and are expected to follow them at all times. Any breach of infection control policies which places patients, visitors or colleagues at risk may result in disciplinary action. Equity and Inclusion The postholder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities in line with our Equity and Inclusion policy. Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. The postholder is required to conform with Myton's policies on Health and Safety, Fire Prevention, and to attend related training as required. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children It is the duty of all employees to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and undertake safeguarding training at an appropriate level. Code of Conduct Employees are required to represent Myton in a positive light and embody the corporate identity in appearance, demeanour, values and ethics. Job description Job responsibilities Role purpose: To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care. To deliver and maintain high quality, evidence based palliative care within a multidisciplinary team framework and contributes to evidence-based development of clinical practice. Myton Core Values: Our Core Values underpin everything we do and all employees are expected to reflect these in their day to day work: One Myton : one team, one goal - delivering holistic care Professional : in all we do Respect : and dignity for all Value : every individual and ourselves Main Duties and Responsibilities : To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implement and evaluation of individualised holistic care To act as a positive role model to others and ensure that practice of specialist palliative care is evidence-based and promoted within the clinical area To promote a patient-centred approach to care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, carers, and other relevant healthcare professionals To act as a clinical resource and mentor where students, junior staff and those on placement to Myton achieve their learning needs and expertise is shared with the wider health economy To prioritise patient care on clinical need and organise workload as appropriate for a team of patients and ensure handover is effective and efficient at all times To ensure that documentation is completed accurately and legibly in accordance with local and NMC guidance and confidentiality is maintained using Caldicott Guidelines To provide emotional / spiritual support to patient and families throughout the disease and dying trajectory and ensure effective communication at all times To work collaboratively with nursing and care teams and have a proactive approach in facilitating discharge and ensure that standards of discharge are implemented and maintained in liaison with the discharge co-ordinator To be proactive in preparing and delivering clinical information to promote the effectiveness of the MDT, acting as an equal member To liaise with other MDT members, consultants and key workers to ensure continuity of care for patients To attend and present at case conferences and multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication with all members of the hospice multi-disciplinary and primary care teams, acting as the patients advocate To participate in clinical audit as required by the organisational requirements and the Clinical Governance agenda To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained To actively contribute to developing the service to enhance the care and support available to patients and families Other Duties To be responsible for own continued professional development to maintain up to date knowledge across the palliative care trajectory To be aware of the political and national influences affecting clinical care, such as NICE guidance/End of Life Care strategy To abide by the the guidelines and Code of Conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the regulations and standards of the Care Quality Commission To ensure the Ward environment is safe, clean and tidy and adhere and comply with The Myton Hospices' Infection Control Policy, Dress Code and all other Policies and Guidance To work at all times in accordance with Myton Hospice policies, guidelines and procedures GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES & OBLIGATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES Policies and Procedures The post holder is required to have a good understanding of and to comply with all relevant Myton policies, procedures and guidelines.Any contravention of Myton policies or procedures may result in disciplinary action. Volunteers Myton recognises the valuable contribution that volunteers make and we expect all employees to be able to support and work effectively with our volunteers. Confidentiality and Data protection All staff must comply with the obligation of confidentiality relating to personal information that could identify individuals. The Data Protection Act safeguards the handling of information held in both electronic and manual filing systems and it is the duty of all staff employed by Myton to uphold the principles of the Act, adhere to Myton policies and to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Infection Control All employees must be aware of infection prevention and control policies and are expected to follow them at all times. Any breach of infection control policies which places patients, visitors or colleagues at risk may result in disciplinary action. Equity and Inclusion The postholder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities in line with our Equity and Inclusion policy. Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. The postholder is required to conform with Myton's policies on Health and Safety, Fire Prevention, and to attend related training as required. Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children It is the duty of all employees to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and undertake safeguarding training at an appropriate level. Code of Conduct Employees are required to represent Myton in a positive light and embody the corporate identity in appearance, demeanour, values and ethics. Person Specification Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to put patient and family at centre of care Interpersonal and communication skills Organisational skills Motivated and enthusiastic Creative, resourceful and imaginative Excellent role model Ability to critically analyse research and evidence-based practice Team player Good IT skills Desirable Teaching and assessing skills Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse degree or diploma Experience Essential Post-registration nursing experience Experience of needs assessment / care planning Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Familiar with systems for quality, clinical governance and clinical audit Desirable Experience of caring for patients with complex health needs Experience of working in a palliative care setting Experience of caring for patients and families with life-limiting / life-threatening conditions Other Essential The right to work in the UK (The Myton Hospices cannot provide sponsorship) NMC registration Flexibility with working hours Person Specification Skills and Attributes Essential Ability to put patient and family at centre of care Interpersonal and communication skills Organisational skills Motivated and enthusiastic Creative, resourceful and imaginative Excellent role model Ability to critically analyse research and evidence-based practice Team player Good IT skills Desirable Teaching and assessing skills Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse degree or diploma Experience Essential Post-registration nursing experience Experience of needs assessment / care planning Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Familiar with systems for quality, clinical governance and clinical audit Desirable Experience of caring for patients with complex health needs Experience of working in a palliative care setting Experience of caring for patients and families with life-limiting / life-threatening conditions Other Essential The right to work in the UK (The Myton Hospices cannot provide sponsorship) NMC registration Flexibility with working hours 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Myton Hospices Address Myton Hamlet Hospice Myton Lane Warwick CV34 6PX Employer's website https://www.mytonhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)