Contract type
Permanent
Location
Inpatient Unit, Whittington
Hours
Full time or part time, flexible over 7 days including weekends, bank holidays and nights to cover a 24 hour service
Annual salary
D1 £29,688.36 to £36,305.99 - pro rata for part time hours
(plus enhancements where applicable)
Last day to apply
19/01/2025
The Staff Nurse reports into the Inpatient Unit Sister/Charge Nurse and is responsible for providing care to patients within our Inpatient Unit (IPU). The Staff Nurse will deliver expert, compassionate, and individualised nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The role involves managing and coordinating the clinical care of patients, ensuring their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met with dignity and respect. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing patient conditions, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, and providing symptom management. Additionally, the Staff Nurse offers support and guidance to patients' families, helping them navigate the complexities of end-of-life care. By working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, the Staff Nurse ensures the highest standard of care, enhancing the quality of life for patients and those important to them.
Qualifications
Essential:
1. Current NMC Registration
2. Willingness to undertake required study
Desirable:
1. Principles and practice of palliative care or equivalent
2. Preparation of Mentors or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential:
1. Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment with palliative care
2. Demonstrated experience in delivering palliative care, including symptom management, pain relief, and end-of-life care.
3. Proven ability to administer and manage medications, including controlled drugs, safely and effectively
4. Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals
5. Proficiency in maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring documentation meets legal and organizational standards
Desirable:
1. Experience of using SystmOne or similar systems
2. Previous experience of working within a specialist palliative setting
3. Understanding of clinical governance and compliance
Values
Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential:
1. Ability to practice as a safe competent practitioner, applying evidence based practice
2. Ability to work alone or as part of a team
3. Ability to organise others and prioritise
4. Ability to motivate others
5. Logical thinking
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Computer literacy
8. Flexibility
Personal Attributes
1. Empathetic
2. Team player
3. Able to work under pressure
4. Collaborative
5. Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
1. Valid driving licence
2. Eligibility to work in the UK
3. Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,688.36-£36,305.99 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lichfield WS14 9LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
* NMC (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 416
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