Job summary ELEVATE YOUR CAREER IN PALLIATIVE CARE Are you a staff nurse ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Do you have a passion for Palliative, Ambulatory and Life Limiting Conditions? If so, you're in the right place - keep reading We are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation, and we want YOU to be part of our dynamic nursing team This is not just a job; its an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals facing end of life care and limiting life conditions. Join us at Garden House Hospice and be part of something extraordinary. Why Join Us? You will be joining us at a time when hospice care is diversifying across the UK, and you are guaranteed to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our clinical services. We will invest in your development, we believe in nurturing talent With our strong commitment to training and development, you will receive unparalleled support to thrive in this rewarding role. We are an Award-Winning Team We proudly won the palliative care team award at the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards earlier this year. This accolade recognises our extraordinary efforts to enhance quality of life for those we serve - join a team that is truly making an impact We are offering a £2,000 Golden Hello Bonus And for those transitioning from the NHS we also offer continuation of Pension & Long Service, ensuring your career with us is fulfilling both personally & professionally. We have full & part time roles Main duties of the job This is not just a job; its an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals facing end of life care and limiting life conditions. Join us at Garden House Hospice and be part of something extraordinary. We have full and part time roles available. You will work alongside motivated multi-disciplinary teams in a supportive atmosphere. Our low patient-to-nurse ratio means you can focus on providing the highest standards of individualized care. We are looking for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to support the Inpatient Unit team ensuring optimum care standards for patients and their families. You will be a Registered Nurse with NMC Registration, supporting and overseeing nurses, APs, NAs and HCAs as well as student nurses to deliver direct and indirect care. You will be compassionate with a good understanding of the needs of patients living with life limiting illness and their loved ones. To find out more about our Inpatient Unit please follow the below link: https://www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/inpatient-unit About us At Garden House Hospice Care our team of passionate professionals bring specialist expertise to ensure the best support and care is available for people living with frailty and life limiting conditions today, tomorrow and in the future. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. Our compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families. The nursing team are supported by the wider hospice clinical teams that includes medical staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, family support team and a social worker. Join us as we transform our services, addressing imbalance and inequalities to reach more people living with frailty earlier on in their journey. This exciting career opportunity offers the time to care, time to talk, time to listen, time to grow and time to innovate along with continuation of NHS service and pension. Date posted 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £35,985 to £43,472 a year £2,000 Golden Hello Bonus Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number B0362-24-0021 Job locations Gillison Close Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1QU Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high-quality specialist palliative care service to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for the families, carers and those close to them. To support the IPU Manager in team leadership ensuring optimum care standards for patients and families. To support and lead the ward team under IPU Manager guidance ensuring and practising under the NMC Code of Conduct and Hospice Values. To support and oversee staff nurses, APs. NAs and HCAs as well as student nurses to deliver direct and indirect care. FULL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON THE ATTACHED JD & PS Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high-quality specialist palliative care service to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for the families, carers and those close to them. To support the IPU Manager in team leadership ensuring optimum care standards for patients and families. To support and lead the ward team under IPU Manager guidance ensuring and practising under the NMC Code of Conduct and Hospice Values. To support and oversee staff nurses, APs. NAs and HCAs as well as student nurses to deliver direct and indirect care. FULL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON THE ATTACHED JD & PS Person Specification Experience Essential A minimum of 2 years experience of life limiting disease management or palliative and end of life care Experience of team and ward management Experience of personalised care and support planning that includes advance care planning, ReSPECT and treatment escalation planning Experience of multidisciplinary team working Desirable Experience of undertaking service evaluation Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Adult Nursing NMC Registration Communication skills course Desirable Recognised History Taking and Physical Assessment Training or willingness to undertake. Advanced communication skills and ReSPECT training Mentorship qualification or Practice Assessor and Practice supervisor training Leadership course/experience Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate knowledge of research based clinical experience Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the needs of patients living with life limiting illness Ability to demonstrate the needs of those important to patients living with life limiting illness Able to demonstrate the governance needed to ensure safe delivery of care Desirable Extended clinical knowledge and skills Evidence of further study relating to frailty, palliative care or end of life care Evidence of service development Non medical prescribing Understanding of relevant national policy and practice initiatives Skills & Abilities Essential Understands a high standard of patient care and works in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Practice Ability to assess complex needs of patients and plan, implement and evaluate appropriate nursing interventions Ability to lead team by acting as nurse in charge for shifts Ability to motivate nursing team and take initiative when appropriate Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills Time management skills Teaching skills, able to teach students, junior staff other health care professionals Computer skills with the ability to use electronic patient record systems Desirable To be able to support colleagues in stressful and emotional situations To be able to solve complex issues To be able to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner Experience of the use of audit to support quality improvement Understanding of the process of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice. Registered car driver with a UK licence. Person Specification Experience Essential A minimum of 2 years experience of life limiting disease management or palliative and end of life care Experience of team and ward management Experience of personalised care and support planning that includes advance care planning, ReSPECT and treatment escalation planning Experience of multidisciplinary team working Desirable Experience of undertaking service evaluation Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Adult Nursing NMC Registration Communication skills course Desirable Recognised History Taking and Physical Assessment Training or willingness to undertake. Advanced communication skills and ReSPECT training Mentorship qualification or Practice Assessor and Practice supervisor training Leadership course/experience Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate knowledge of research based clinical experience Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the needs of patients living with life limiting illness Ability to demonstrate the needs of those important to patients living with life limiting illness Able to demonstrate the governance needed to ensure safe delivery of care Desirable Extended clinical knowledge and skills Evidence of further study relating to frailty, palliative care or end of life care Evidence of service development Non medical prescribing Understanding of relevant national policy and practice initiatives Skills & Abilities Essential Understands a high standard of patient care and works in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Practice Ability to assess complex needs of patients and plan, implement and evaluate appropriate nursing interventions Ability to lead team by acting as nurse in charge for shifts Ability to motivate nursing team and take initiative when appropriate Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills Time management skills Teaching skills, able to teach students, junior staff other health care professionals Computer skills with the ability to use electronic patient record systems Desirable To be able to support colleagues in stressful and emotional situations To be able to solve complex issues To be able to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner Experience of the use of audit to support quality improvement Understanding of the process of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice. Registered car driver with a UK licence. 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 Garden House Hospice Care Address Gillison Close Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1QU Employer's website https://www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)