Job summary Due to a retirement, we have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient day team. You will be able to demonstrate clinical excellence and maintain consistently high standards of individualised care, compassion and bereavement support. Our aim is to make living with dying better for patients and their families and as a registered nurse you will be there for people in their time of need. If you are enthusiastic and have a passion for palliative care you may be the person we are looking for. The role available is for 24 hours worked over 3 days Monday to Sunday. Flexibility will be essential to apply your skills, along with positivity and enthusiasm, you will have the communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to thrive in a friendly working environment. A palliative care qualification is not essential but a willingness to work towards it would be required. Newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply as we offer preceptorship Main duties of the job MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide a high standard of holistic, skilled, patient-centred, palliative care to all inpatients. Support and supervise the work of health care assistants, apprentices, students and volunteers To support and contribute to an environment of continuous quality improvement and learning To act as shift lead on a regular basis To be a link nurse for specific specialist clinical topic areas About us Pendleside Hospice was founded as a charity in 1988 and is one of the principal providers of palliative and end of life care services to adults in Burnley and Pendle. Pendleside is widely known throughout the area of Burnley and Pendle and is held in deep affection by the local community. It is truly a privilege to work here. All our care is free of charge to the patients and their families/carers but, of course, it isnt free to provide and most of it is funded through the generosity of the local community in which we serve. It costs over £6 million to run Pendleside Hospice of which over £5 million needs to be raised through voluntary donations. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,024 a year £20,838 to 23,024 dependent on palliative care qualification Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0044-24-0024 Job locations Colne Road Reedley Burnley Lancashire BB10 2LW Job description Job responsibilities JOB TITLE Registered Nurse (RN) without palliative care qualification REPORTS TO Inpatient Unit Manager ACCOUNTABLE TO Inpatient Team Leader MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Provide a high standard of holistic, skilled, patient-centred, palliative care to all patients. Support and supervise the work of health care assistants, apprentices, students and volunteers To support and contribute to an environment of continuous quality improvement and learning To act as shift lead when required CORE TASKS Clinical Ensure uniformity of the quality of nursing care across the service Provide competent clinical care in areas such as tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, administration of subcutaneous and intravenous therapies and verification of death, where competence has been proven and verified To lead the process of admission ensuring all relevant patient records are completed within the agreed timeframes and according to statutory requirements Along with other staff to identify and assess physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families/carers To lead the planning delivery and evaluation of evidence based nursing care for patients and their families in collaboration with other members of the multi disciplinary team To lead the discharge planning, including the completion of continuing care checklist and fast track documentation, to ensure patient transfers are timely and coordinated To oversee and support the bereavement process To ensure that all clinical policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to Ensure medicines are managed in accordance with all internal policies, procedures and standard operating procedures and the misuse of drugs act 1971 To ensure that patient documentation is completed accurately and fully in line with the NMC guidance on documentation Management and Leadership Be aware of and adhere to the Hospice policies and procedures and act at all times with the NMC standards, Code of Conduct and guidelines Manage and maintain a safe clinical environment utilising allocated resources safely and effectively Lead and co-ordinate shifts as required To provide support and direction to volunteers To undertake appraisal, one to ones and competency assessments of health care assistants and apprentices To participate in and support the development of organisational and departmental objectives Commit to attendance at team meetings, contributing positively and constructively Communication Skills Contribute to the daily handover and admission meetings giving clear concise reports of patient progress Foster good working relationships with all Hospice departments and members of the multidisciplinary team Communicate effectively with patients and families ensuring they contribute and consent to treatment and care plans Communicate information to distressed and/or bereaved people in a sensitive manner Manage situations where people are distressed or angry in an effective, safe manner Be able to communicate effectively with people exhibiting challenging behaviours, ensuring they are respected but expectations are made as clear as possible Have excellent telephone communication skills, taking calls from patients, carers and professionals managing their concerns effectively and sensitively Manage complaints in a sensitive manner ensuring that the Hospice policy and procedure is adhered to Advocate for service users ensuring their views are known to the team including supporting advance care planning discussions and documentation Personal and People Development Ensure that NMC requirements for nurse revalidation are fulfilled and revalidation takes place within required timeframe Complete a post graduate accredited palliative/end of life care training module Develop and maintain relevant knowledge and skills and be responsible for own continuing professional development Attend mandatory training and any other essential training relevant to the job role Provide mentor support to new staff, apprentices, students and volunteers To identify and participate in the development of teaching and educational programmes To participate in one to one supervision with own line manager Quality and Service Improvement Be aware of organisational strategic direction and future issues pertaining to the provision of specialist palliative and supportive care, and contribute to and participate in organisational service development Contribute to the identification of practices that could improve service delivery outcomes and participate in the development of appropriate action plans through: o audit o research o evaluation o education/training o user involvement Participate in the implementation and review of subsequent action plans Take an active role in unit meetings, highlighting areas requiring quality improvement Use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so Health, Safety and Security Identify risks as they arise and carry out risk assessments, taking immediate remedial action as required and updating risk assessments regularly Adhere to the adverse event and serious incident reporting policy and take appropriate action Be familiar with and support implementation of safeguarding policies, the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Promote an environment that supports infection prevention and control policies and procedures, ensuring staff practice accordingly Use equipment safely and in accordance with instructions and departmental procedures, reporting faults as necessary In the absence of or in consultation with senior nursing staff, ensure that the off-duty rota meets the requirements of safe staffing risk assessment for the department Governance Ensure that Hospice policies, procedures and standards are adhered to at all times with particular regard to those concerning confidentiality, information governance, health and safety, prevention and control infection and medicines management Ensure the effective utilisation of the Hospices computer based patient record system, promoting the use of information technology for recording patient information, communication and information sharing; implementing procedural change as necessary Ensure that the department is compliant with the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and contribute to the Care Quality Commission inspection process Contribute to effective outcome monitoring of service delivery in line with the above regulation This document is intended to convey an outline of the post and the post-holders responsibilities. You may be asked to carry out other duties relevant to your job role. Job description Job responsibilities JOB TITLE Registered Nurse (RN) without palliative care qualification REPORTS TO Inpatient Unit Manager ACCOUNTABLE TO Inpatient Team Leader MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Provide a high standard of holistic, skilled, patient-centred, palliative care to all patients. Support and supervise the work of health care assistants, apprentices, students and volunteers To support and contribute to an environment of continuous quality improvement and learning To act as shift lead when required CORE TASKS Clinical Ensure uniformity of the quality of nursing care across the service Provide competent clinical care in areas such as tracheostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, administration of subcutaneous and intravenous therapies and verification of death, where competence has been proven and verified To lead the process of admission ensuring all relevant patient records are completed within the agreed timeframes and according to statutory requirements Along with other staff to identify and assess physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families/carers To lead the planning delivery and evaluation of evidence based nursing care for patients and their families in collaboration with other members of the multi disciplinary team To lead the discharge planning, including the completion of continuing care checklist and fast track documentation, to ensure patient transfers are timely and coordinated To oversee and support the bereavement process To ensure that all clinical policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to Ensure medicines are managed in accordance with all internal policies, procedures and standard operating procedures and the misuse of drugs act 1971 To ensure that patient documentation is completed accurately and fully in line with the NMC guidance on documentation Management and Leadership Be aware of and adhere to the Hospice policies and procedures and act at all times with the NMC standards, Code of Conduct and guidelines Manage and maintain a safe clinical environment utilising allocated resources safely and effectively Lead and co-ordinate shifts as required To provide support and direction to volunteers To undertake appraisal, one to ones and competency assessments of health care assistants and apprentices To participate in and support the development of organisational and departmental objectives Commit to attendance at team meetings, contributing positively and constructively Communication Skills Contribute to the daily handover and admission meetings giving clear concise reports of patient progress Foster good working relationships with all Hospice departments and members of the multidisciplinary team Communicate effectively with patients and families ensuring they contribute and consent to treatment and care plans Communicate information to distressed and/or bereaved people in a sensitive manner Manage situations where people are distressed or angry in an effective, safe manner Be able to communicate effectively with people exhibiting challenging behaviours, ensuring they are respected but expectations are made as clear as possible Have excellent telephone communication skills, taking calls from patients, carers and professionals managing their concerns effectively and sensitively Manage complaints in a sensitive manner ensuring that the Hospice policy and procedure is adhered to Advocate for service users ensuring their views are known to the team including supporting advance care planning discussions and documentation Personal and People Development Ensure that NMC requirements for nurse revalidation are fulfilled and revalidation takes place within required timeframe Complete a post graduate accredited palliative/end of life care training module Develop and maintain relevant knowledge and skills and be responsible for own continuing professional development Attend mandatory training and any other essential training relevant to the job role Provide mentor support to new staff, apprentices, students and volunteers To identify and participate in the development of teaching and educational programmes To participate in one to one supervision with own line manager Quality and Service Improvement Be aware of organisational strategic direction and future issues pertaining to the provision of specialist palliative and supportive care, and contribute to and participate in organisational service development Contribute to the identification of practices that could improve service delivery outcomes and participate in the development of appropriate action plans through: o audit o research o evaluation o education/training o user involvement Participate in the implementation and review of subsequent action plans Take an active role in unit meetings, highlighting areas requiring quality improvement Use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so Health, Safety and Security Identify risks as they arise and carry out risk assessments, taking immediate remedial action as required and updating risk assessments regularly Adhere to the adverse event and serious incident reporting policy and take appropriate action Be familiar with and support implementation of safeguarding policies, the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Promote an environment that supports infection prevention and control policies and procedures, ensuring staff practice accordingly Use equipment safely and in accordance with instructions and departmental procedures, reporting faults as necessary In the absence of or in consultation with senior nursing staff, ensure that the off-duty rota meets the requirements of safe staffing risk assessment for the department Governance Ensure that Hospice policies, procedures and standards are adhered to at all times with particular regard to those concerning confidentiality, information governance, health and safety, prevention and control infection and medicines management Ensure the effective utilisation of the Hospices computer based patient record system, promoting the use of information technology for recording patient information, communication and information sharing; implementing procedural change as necessary Ensure that the department is compliant with the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and contribute to the Care Quality Commission inspection process Contribute to effective outcome monitoring of service delivery in line with the above regulation This document is intended to convey an outline of the post and the post-holders responsibilities. You may be asked to carry out other duties relevant to your job role. Person Specification Health & Physical Essential Good attendance record Ability to move and handle people and equipment Vaccination appropriate to the job role Disposition / attitude / adjustment Essential Evidence of an ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to relate positively to colleagues and members of the MDT Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and information governance Positive attitude to change and flexible working practices Qualifications Essential First Level Registered Nurse Qualification (NMC registered) Documentary evidence of continuing professional development Willingness to work towards a degree level module in end life/palliative care Knowledge of current best practice in nursing care. Desirable Palliative care qualification, e.g. ENB 931 or equivalent ENB 285 Equal Opportunities Essential To have an understanding of, and an ability to promote and implement equal opportunities Commitment to client-centred, non discriminatory practice Experience Essential Experience of working with adult patients. Understanding of professional nursing issues. Ability to relate nursing experience to a palliative care setting. Desirable Experience of working in a palliative care setting Practical & intellectual skills (including any specialist knowledge) Essential Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of patient with a life limiting illness/ their families and carers Liaison with other agencies and professionals Good communication, record keeping and organisational skills Computer literacy Desirable Counselling skills/communication skills training Circumstances Essential Work shifts over 7 days including weekends Work flexibly according to the needs of the service Person Specification Health & Physical Essential Good attendance record Ability to move and handle people and equipment Vaccination appropriate to the job role Disposition / attitude / adjustment Essential Evidence of an ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to relate positively to colleagues and members of the MDT Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and information governance Positive attitude to change and flexible working practices Qualifications Essential First Level Registered Nurse Qualification (NMC registered) Documentary evidence of continuing professional development Willingness to work towards a degree level module in end life/palliative care Knowledge of current best practice in nursing care. Desirable Palliative care qualification, e.g. ENB 931 or equivalent ENB 285 Equal Opportunities Essential To have an understanding of, and an ability to promote and implement equal opportunities Commitment to client-centred, non discriminatory practice Experience Essential Experience of working with adult patients. Understanding of professional nursing issues. Ability to relate nursing experience to a palliative care setting. Desirable Experience of working in a palliative care setting Practical & intellectual skills (including any specialist knowledge) Essential Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of patient with a life limiting illness/ their families and carers Liaison with other agencies and professionals Good communication, record keeping and organisational skills Computer literacy Desirable Counselling skills/communication skills training Circumstances Essential Work shifts over 7 days including weekends Work flexibly according to the needs of the service UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Pendleside Hospice Address Colne Road Reedley Burnley Lancashire BB10 2LW Employer's website https://www.pendleside.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)