Job summary We have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our award winning team. You will be passionate about palliative care, supporting and motivating the Nursing team on our 12 bed Inpatient Unit (IPU). Our low patient to Nurse ratio allows us to provide the highest standards of individualised care to enhance the quality of life for our patients and their carers/families. We offer continuation of Pension & Long Service for those joining from the NHS. Main duties of the job 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. About us This is an exciting time to join our nursing team on the IPU, headed up by our In Patient Unit Manager, Joanne Hay. Following the successful launch of our innovative new Frailty Service earlier on this year, Garden House Hospice Care were announced as winners at this years Palliative and End of Life Care Awards in London. The award celebrates exceptional teams who have made a real impact in improving the overall quality of life for individuals facing serious illness, demonstrating collaboration between different stakeholders; acute hospitals, community health professionals, care providers and hospices. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £36,705 to £44,342 a year Band 6 Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0362-24-0022 Job locations Gillison Close Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1QU Job description Job responsibilities Support team leadership, under guidance of the IPU Manager, leading through Hospice Values and NMC Code of Conduct. Uphold Practice standards according to Hospice Polices, raising concerns and reporting incidents appropriately. Utilise your experience and specialist knowledge of palliative care to deliver appropriate symptom control, care and medication within agreed Hospice Guidelines, and support team members to develop these skills in practice. To ensure the cost-effective use of medical equipment and clinical stores. To be skilled in specialist communication, e.g., delivering significant news about disease progression, prognosis and dying and be skilled at supporting patients and families through this, as well as coaching other team members. To support and oversee Student Nurses, new and Bank Nurses and Health Care Assistants to deliver care on a daily basis. Job description Job responsibilities Support team leadership, under guidance of the IPU Manager, leading through Hospice Values and NMC Code of Conduct. Uphold Practice standards according to Hospice Polices, raising concerns and reporting incidents appropriately. Utilise your experience and specialist knowledge of palliative care to deliver appropriate symptom control, care and medication within agreed Hospice Guidelines, and support team members to develop these skills in practice. To ensure the cost-effective use of medical equipment and clinical stores. To be skilled in specialist communication, e.g., delivering significant news about disease progression, prognosis and dying and be skilled at supporting patients and families through this, as well as coaching other team members. To support and oversee Student Nurses, new and Bank Nurses and Health Care Assistants to deliver care on a daily basis. Person Specification 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, Skills & Abilities 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 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 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 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. 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 Person Specification 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, Skills & Abilities 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 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 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 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. 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 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)