Job summary Are you a registered nurse looking for your next opportunity within Palliative and End of Life care? Are you looking to work within a setting where you are able to give the time and attention to each patient that they deserve? If you hold a high amount of empathy and compassion, and can make a real difference not only to our patients but to their family and support network, we need you - so don't delay, apply today Zero hour contract as and when required, to include weekends, bank holidays, evenings/nights Please note: we are not part of the NHS and regrettably we do not hold a licence to enable visa sponsorship Main duties of the job About the Role We are seeking Bank Staff Nurses to join our outstanding Inpatient Team at Mountbatten Hospice, Hampshire. The successful candidates will have excellent opportunities for training and development to enable them to expand their skills within Palliative and End of Life Care. They will be responsible for providing symptom management and complex end of life care to patients living with life limiting conditions. The postholders will also be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based patient care and for providing invaluable support to the patients family. With the support of the Sisters and the Advanced Nurse Practitioners, they will be able to make a real difference to peoples lives every single day supporting our patients and their families. About You You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, who is able to demonstrate a commitment to their own CPD. You will have excellent clinical skills and experience and be able to work under supervision and on your own initiative to provide the highest standards of care and support to your patients and their families. You will have good communication skills, with sound experience of symptom management gained with a Hospice/Hospital or Nursing home environment. You will be willing to learn new skills and expression to develop your own practices. About us Mountbatten Hampshire is part of the Mountbatten Group, and its sister Hospice is Mountbatten Isle of Wight. We pride ourselves on providing expert care and support to our communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, who are facing death, dying and bereavement. Our vision at Mountbatten is of a world where all dying people and those closest to them, have access to expert care of the highest quality, provided by compassionate and professional teams. Our Values We care about what we do. We appreciate that people are different and we are kind and compassionate to our patients and families, to our local community and to each other We are experts in our field. We are professional at all times, aspiring to be the best that we can be in everything that we do We are innovative and bold. We respond quickly and creatively to the changing needs of our society within the scope of our human and financial resources We respect our community. We exist for our local population, now and into the future, and we believe that we can achieve more together by working in partnership with others Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £15.33 to £18.66 an hour 2.8% uplift from 1st April 2025 Contract Bank Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0507-VC209 Job locations Botley Rd West End Southampton Hampshire SO30 3JB Job description Job responsibilities Overview of Role To ensure the highest standards of individualised care for patients with life threatening diseases including providing support to their families and carers in a safe, friendly and efficient environment. To communicate with patients, families and carers in a sensitive and empathetic way maintaining effective communication with multi-disciplinary team members. To work under the supervision and guidance of nurses and medical teams. Although based on our Inpatient Unit, post holders may occasionally be required to work in other teams to ensure adequate staffing levels and to gain experience of the wider hospice delivery of care (e.g., Community Setting and Hazel Centre). Key Tasks To provide the highest standards of care to patients. To lead on and coordinate assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised patient centred care. Provide a holistic approach to all care provisions provided that is both sensitive and responsive to the patients ever changing needs. To participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Mountbatten policy. To provide out of hours specialist advice by telephone to patients, carers and allied professionals as required, alerting them to any significant matters. To maintain appropriate written/computer records in all areas of clinical practice. To liaise with medical staff to implement treatment and care, ensuring that medical instructions are carried out, monitoring and reporting effectively. Please refer to the attached Job Description, which includes the Person Specification, for the full duties of this exciting role with us here at Mountbatten. Job description Job responsibilities Overview of Role To ensure the highest standards of individualised care for patients with life threatening diseases including providing support to their families and carers in a safe, friendly and efficient environment. To communicate with patients, families and carers in a sensitive and empathetic way maintaining effective communication with multi-disciplinary team members. To work under the supervision and guidance of nurses and medical teams. Although based on our Inpatient Unit, post holders may occasionally be required to work in other teams to ensure adequate staffing levels and to gain experience of the wider hospice delivery of care (e.g., Community Setting and Hazel Centre). Key Tasks To provide the highest standards of care to patients. To lead on and coordinate assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised patient centred care. Provide a holistic approach to all care provisions provided that is both sensitive and responsive to the patients ever changing needs. To participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Mountbatten policy. To provide out of hours specialist advice by telephone to patients, carers and allied professionals as required, alerting them to any significant matters. To maintain appropriate written/computer records in all areas of clinical practice. To liaise with medical staff to implement treatment and care, ensuring that medical instructions are carried out, monitoring and reporting effectively. Please refer to the attached Job Description, which includes the Person Specification, for the full duties of this exciting role with us here at Mountbatten. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st Level Register Nurse with current NMC registration Revalidation of NMC Registration Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development Other Essential Current Driving Licence with Business Insurance Physical capable carrying out manual handling duties as required by this role Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising Support and adopting of Mountbattens Values Willing to undertake further training as required including mandatory Abilities Essential Ability to be an effective advocate for the patient with multi-disciplinary teams across all healthcare settings Able to effectively manage own time and case load Able to work shift patterns on a rota basis including nights, weekend, bank holidays Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of dealing with vulnerable adults in a care setting Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and the ability to form good working relationships at all levels Awareness of palliative care issues Experience of working in a Hospital/Hospice care setting Skills Essential Strong communication skills to explain complex and sensitive information effectively in both written and oral to both patients, families, carers and other professionals Understands specific needs of patients requiring palliative or end of life care Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st Level Register Nurse with current NMC registration Revalidation of NMC Registration Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development Other Essential Current Driving Licence with Business Insurance Physical capable carrying out manual handling duties as required by this role Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising Support and adopting of Mountbattens Values Willing to undertake further training as required including mandatory Abilities Essential Ability to be an effective advocate for the patient with multi-disciplinary teams across all healthcare settings Able to effectively manage own time and case load Able to work shift patterns on a rota basis including nights, weekend, bank holidays Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of dealing with vulnerable adults in a care setting Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and the ability to form good working relationships at all levels Awareness of palliative care issues Experience of working in a Hospital/Hospice care setting Skills Essential Strong communication skills to explain complex and sensitive information effectively in both written and oral to both patients, families, carers and other professionals Understands specific needs of patients requiring palliative or end of life care 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 Mountbatten Hampshire Address Botley Rd West End Southampton Hampshire SO30 3JB Employer's website https://www.mountbatten.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)