Job Summary
The post holder will provide holistic nursing care for patients with Specialist Palliative healthcare needs. They will ensure that prescribed treatments are properly administered and that appropriate and accurate records are maintained. The post holder will be required to develop individualized care plans, including those for specialist interventions, to meet the specific needs of patients without direct supervision. This post has an important part to play in providing holistic support to families and those closest to the patient. The post holder is expected to support senior nurses and deputise in their absence, which will involve making independent clinical decisions.
Further to training and gaining experience, the post holder will be required to take charge of the ward whilst on shift. The post holder is expected to undertake shift patterns over 24/7 which will be flexible to the needs of the service.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this part-time position as it does not meet the UKVI eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a nurse who has personal resilience and can manage the care required to patients and their loved ones who are showing emotions expected of those who are living with a short life expectancy. The post holder will be expected to assist in coordinating and evaluating learning and development opportunities as well as develop teaching programs for student nurses and assess learning in practice. The post holder is expected to develop their own skills and knowledge to improve nursing care. The service aims to provide a planned and robust induction period. The post holder will be expected to be an active participant in clinical supervision and annual appraisals.
About Us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Date posted
05 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
270-TF456-ACS-B
Job locations
Cynthia Spencer Hospice Manfield Court
Kettering Road
Northampton
NN3 6NP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Responsibilities
* For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* RN level 1
Desirable
* Palliative care experience
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working within a multiprofessional team
* Evidence of post registration experience
* Participation and/or leading on audits
Desirable
* Supervising junior staff on shift / shift leading
* Experience of using electronic patient records
* Link Nurse Experience
Behaviours and Values
Essential
* Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
* To work as an effective team player and also able to work on own initiative
Desirable
* Able to mentor and guide new staff into the service (across all disciplines)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* IT skills (Word / Excel)
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
* Teaching, assessing and mentoring skills
* Knowledge of National and Local NHS policies in SPC
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Cynthia Spencer Hospice Manfield Court
Kettering Road
Northampton
NN3 6NP
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr