Job summary 37.5 hours per week - to be worked 5 days per week out of 7 days - with occasional night shift "You can be the nurse you trained to be, and put the patient and their family at the heart of everything that you do" We are a 13 bedded hospice, serving the communities of Merton and Sutton by supporting those with life limiting conditions to live their lives as fully as possible. Caring for people at the end of their lives can be challenging, but it can also be immensely rewarding. If you are someone who wants to help make that difference, and be a part of such a fulfilling and vital service, come and talk to us. You wont regret it. Main duties of the job Working at St Raphaels means being part of a small, friendly and forward thinking team; we work collaboratively and every voice is important. We are ambitious; committed to developing and supporting our staff, whilst providing an excellent standard of care to our patients and those important to them. About us Employee benefits include: Educational and professional development opportunities (education team on site). Competitive pension scheme/ retention of NHS pension for those already contributing. Protected supernumary period. Free onsite parking. Regular clinical supervision. Subsidised meals at onsite cafe. Employee Assistance Programme promoting staff wellbeing. Access to blue light card discounts. IPU- good nurse to patient ratio, single rooms, doctors based on ward during working hours Committed to providing an excellent standard of care to our patients and those important to them, alongside developing and supporting our staff. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,955.45 a year Enhancements in line with AfC inclusive of OLW Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0133-25-0003 Job locations London Road Cheam Sutton Surrey SM3 9DX Job description Job responsibilities Identify and assess physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families. To support In Patient Clinical Lead/Nurse in Charge and Senior Staff Nurses. To assist in developing an environment in keeping with values and behaviours of the Hospice. Demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the therapeutic options available to meet the holistic needs of the patients requiring specialist palliative care. Develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure the needs of the patient and their families/carers are met. Demonstrate an ability to draw information from the nursing/medical history assessments in order to plan and implement the patients individual care, by setting attainable goals and objectives to help the patient attain these goals. Document and evaluate given care and discuss progress, condition and treatment with members of the multidisciplinary team, alerting the Sister/Senior Nurse of patients changing health needs. Assist with teaching patients and their families/carers in preparation for changes in treatment, expectations and discharge for home care. Awareness of potential side-effects of any treatment in progress, adopting a problem-solving approach to minimise potentially adverse reactions. Give information, support and advice to families and friends following the death of a patient, referring them to other services/agencies for support if necessary. Communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families. Awareness of all Hospice policies and procedures and collaborates with other staff to ensure that these are complied with. Develop time-management skills and the ability to prioritise nursing care for a group of patients. Assist more senior members of the nursing staff in the organisation and management of the clinical area ensuring that the principles of individualised care and nursing are maintained. Develop an understanding of nursing team management with the guidance of the In Patient Clinical Lead/Senior Nurse. Take responsibility for ensuring all mandatory training is up to date. Ensure the appropriate delegation of the care of patients and other duties when co-ordinating the ward team. Promote a safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff. Report incidents, accidents and complaints to the In Patient Clinical Lead/Senior Nurse, completing the relevant documentation. Undertake other relevant duties as required by the In Patient Clinical Lead/Senior Nurse. Ensure that equipment is in good working order and report any defects to the Sister/Senior Nurse. Assist in the orientation, guidance and teaching of new staff if delegated as mentor by the Ward Sister. Assist in the monitoring of stock levels and ordering of medication each week. Confidentiality: To be aware of the confidential nature of the work undertaken in this role, and of the Hospice as a whole. Any matter of confidential nature relating to patients, carers, relatives, staff or volunteers must not be divulged to any unauthorised person. Data Protection: To be aware of the requirements of the Data Protection Act and follow local codes of practice to ensure appropriate action to safeguard confidential information. Equal Opportunities: To carry out all responsibilities with due regard to the Hospices Equal Opportunities and other policies and procedures. Health and Safety: To be aware of the policies and practices in relation to Health and Safety and to support the implementation and monitoring of compliance with policy. Further Training: To liaise with external individuals, advisors and organisation and, if required, attending training to develop the skills and knowledge of the post holder for the benefit of the Hospice. Education & Professional Development: Ensure own registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and is aware of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice. Take responsibility for individual professional development by keeping up to date with current advances in nursing practice and research particularly in the field of palliative care, for example by attending relevant study days and courses and taking responsibility for updating own professional portfolio, in accordance with the NMC, adhering to the Hospice study leave policy. Positively commit to staff appraisal, performance and clinical supervision to ensure personal professional development. Assist in orientation, guidance and teaching of new staff. Support and advise other members of the team in order to promote and maintain staff morale. Participate in educational programmes offered to staff and specifically attend study days identified to meet staff nurse development aims and objectives. Quality & Service Development: In conjunction with senior management and colleagues within the multi-professional team to respond positively to identified change initiatives. Engage in research, audit and quality initiatives. Introduce research-based findings into clinical practice and show commitment to research by initiating or participating in research projects where possible. With other clinical staff members evaluate the effectiveness of the service and identify areas for improvement. Job description Job responsibilities Identify and assess physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families. To support In Patient Clinical Lead/Nurse in Charge and Senior Staff Nurses. To assist in developing an environment in keeping with values and behaviours of the Hospice. Demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the therapeutic options available to meet the holistic needs of the patients requiring specialist palliative care. Develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure the needs of the patient and their families/carers are met. Demonstrate an ability to draw information from the nursing/medical history assessments in order to plan and implement the patients individual care, by setting attainable goals and objectives to help the patient attain these goals. Document and evaluate given care and discuss progress, condition and treatment with members of the multidisciplinary team, alerting the Sister/Senior Nurse of patients changing health needs. Assist with teaching patients and their families/carers in preparation for changes in treatment, expectations and discharge for home care. Awareness of potential side-effects of any treatment in progress, adopting a problem-solving approach to minimise potentially adverse reactions. Give information, support and advice to families and friends following the death of a patient, referring them to other services/agencies for support if necessary. Communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families. Awareness of all Hospice policies and procedures and collaborates with other staff to ensure that these are complied with. Develop time-management skills and the ability to prioritise nursing care for a group of patients. Assist more senior members of the nursing staff in the organisation and management of the clinical area ensuring that the principles of individualised care and nursing are maintained. Develop an understanding of nursing team management with the guidance of the In Patient Clinical Lead/Senior Nurse. Take responsibility for ensuring all mandatory training is up to date. Ensure the appropriate delegation of the care of patients and other duties when co-ordinating the ward team. Promote a safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff. Report incidents, accidents and complaints to the In Patient Clinical Lead/Senior Nurse, completing the relevant documentation. Undertake other relevant duties as required by the In Patient Clinical Lead/Senior Nurse. Ensure that equipment is in good working order and report any defects to the Sister/Senior Nurse. Assist in the orientation, guidance and teaching of new staff if delegated as mentor by the Ward Sister. Assist in the monitoring of stock levels and ordering of medication each week. Confidentiality: To be aware of the confidential nature of the work undertaken in this role, and of the Hospice as a whole. Any matter of confidential nature relating to patients, carers, relatives, staff or volunteers must not be divulged to any unauthorised person. Data Protection: To be aware of the requirements of the Data Protection Act and follow local codes of practice to ensure appropriate action to safeguard confidential information. Equal Opportunities: To carry out all responsibilities with due regard to the Hospices Equal Opportunities and other policies and procedures. Health and Safety: To be aware of the policies and practices in relation to Health and Safety and to support the implementation and monitoring of compliance with policy. Further Training: To liaise with external individuals, advisors and organisation and, if required, attending training to develop the skills and knowledge of the post holder for the benefit of the Hospice. Education & Professional Development: Ensure own registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and is aware of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice. Take responsibility for individual professional development by keeping up to date with current advances in nursing practice and research particularly in the field of palliative care, for example by attending relevant study days and courses and taking responsibility for updating own professional portfolio, in accordance with the NMC, adhering to the Hospice study leave policy. Positively commit to staff appraisal, performance and clinical supervision to ensure personal professional development. Assist in orientation, guidance and teaching of new staff. Support and advise other members of the team in order to promote and maintain staff morale. Participate in educational programmes offered to staff and specifically attend study days identified to meet staff nurse development aims and objectives. Quality & Service Development: In conjunction with senior management and colleagues within the multi-professional team to respond positively to identified change initiatives. Engage in research, audit and quality initiatives. Introduce research-based findings into clinical practice and show commitment to research by initiating or participating in research projects where possible. With other clinical staff members evaluate the effectiveness of the service and identify areas for improvement. Person Specification Experience Essential Registered General Nurse. Evidence of continued professional development and statutory mandatory training. General nursing experience. Understanding of specialist palliative care. Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues relating to palliative care. Understanding of governance. Committed to maintaining own personal learning and development. Good written and verbal communication. Good numeracy skills. Willingness to develop new skills. Ability to assess, plan and implement high standards of care. Can work independently but also as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good time management skills. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Desirable Qualification in palliative care. Degree or working towards. Mentorship course. Specialist palliative care experience. Audit/research experience. Experience supervising junior staff. Mentoring experience. Experience of using databases. Person Specification Experience Essential Registered General Nurse. Evidence of continued professional development and statutory mandatory training. General nursing experience. Understanding of specialist palliative care. Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues relating to palliative care. Understanding of governance. Committed to maintaining own personal learning and development. Good written and verbal communication. Good numeracy skills. Willingness to develop new skills. Ability to assess, plan and implement high standards of care. Can work independently but also as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good time management skills. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Desirable Qualification in palliative care. Degree or working towards. Mentorship course. Specialist palliative care experience. Audit/research experience. Experience supervising junior staff. Mentoring experience. Experience of using databases. 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 St Raphael's Hospice Address London Road Cheam Sutton Surrey SM3 9DX Employer's website https://www.straphaels.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)