Job summary Why consider joining us? Benefits include: 1:4 staff-to-patient ratio Keep your NHS pension Free staff parking Career development opportunities Flexible and compassionate workplace Wellbeing and mental health support Main duties of the job As a Registered Nurse on our IPU, you will work alongside other professionals in the multidisciplinary team to deliver an excellent standard of evidence-based specialist palliative care and clinical advice. About us Hospiscare has been supporting people in Exeter, Mid and East Devon with terminal illnesses for over 40 years. Our services include support at home, a specialist palliative care ward, out-patients clinics, and supportive therapies. We support close to 2,200 local people each year, in some of the hardest times possible. As a local charity, we raise around £10 million each year to continue to provide our care. Our staff, volunteers and supporters help us to care for people when they're most in need, no matter what their individual circumstances may be. We're proud to be rated as 'five star' by patients and families and as 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, to have been awarded a Mind Bronze Award for wellbeing at work and to be a Disability Confident employer. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number DV1274180SeaRNI Job locations Searle House Dryden Road Exeter Devon EX2 5JJ Job description Job responsibilities Job Description 1. JOB DETAILS Job Title: Registered Nurse Band: 5 Location: Searle House, Exeter EX2 5JJ Hours: As per contract, with rotation to nights Team/Directorate: Inpatient Unit Responsible To: Ward Manager Responsible For: N/A Accountable to: Head of Inpatient Services & Clinical Quality 2. JOB PURPOSE To deliver an excellent standard of evidence based specialist palliative nursing care and clinical advice. To promote dignity, encompassing a person centred approach, to positively enhance the lives of patients with complex life limiting illnesses. 3. KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 Main Responsibilities Contribute to the assessment and review of patients, prioritising needs and working as a member of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) team to ensure effective communication is in place to support patient care. Develop advanced communication skills and professionalism in your interactions with patients and those close to them, carers and other professionals in order to promote and maintain Hospiscare values. Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary, complex care and Gold Standards Framework (GSF) or End of Life meetings to promote best practice. Develop knowledge and skills to be able to contribute in the delivery of education and learning for all those involved in palliative/end of life care, in order to act as a resource to wider professional and care teams both internally and externally. Contribute to Hospiscares clinical governance and audit process in order to support continuing quality improvement and learning. Develop advanced skills in identifying and assessing complex bereavement and communicate effectively with the Supportive Care team in order to enable a seamless handover into Hospiscares Bereavement Care Services. Co-ordinate junior colleagues and take responsibility for the team in the absence of the Ward Manager or Senior Registered Nurse to ensure continuity of service and welfare of patients. Assist with the planning and implementation of discharges to help patients achieve their preferred place of care. Infection Prevention and Control Maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees is everyones responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to Hospiscares Infection Prevention and Control Policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times. This includes ensuring personal and team compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, and acting upon or reporting any identified risks. Disclosure and Barring Service This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced level check with Adults and Children Barred Lists. 3.2 Key Contacts Internal: IPU team Community teams Medical team Supportive Care Services Clinical Governance Clinical Administration Reception and Front of House team Estates/Catering team Learning and Development team Student Nurses and Trainees External: Patients and those close to them Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust NHS Community Services General Practitioners Residential and Nursing Homes Social and Domiciliary Care Workers Providers of out-of-hours services 3.3 Health & Safety Ensure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to Comply with safe working practices as defined by Hospiscare Complete online training as and when required Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable Manage own work life balance and general wellbeing, including any relevant pressures in respect of lone working, travel, difficult environments and challenging situations 3.4 General Be aware of and adhere to Hospiscare policies and procedures at all times Take part in progress/performance reviews throughout the year Cooperate with other Hospiscare departments Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the post Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills Undertake any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role 3.5 Other Apply the Hospiscare values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times Promote and maintain the brand standards of Hospiscare Job description Job responsibilities Job Description 1. JOB DETAILS Job Title: Registered Nurse Band: 5 Location: Searle House, Exeter EX2 5JJ Hours: As per contract, with rotation to nights Team/Directorate: Inpatient Unit Responsible To: Ward Manager Responsible For: N/A Accountable to: Head of Inpatient Services & Clinical Quality 2. JOB PURPOSE To deliver an excellent standard of evidence based specialist palliative nursing care and clinical advice. To promote dignity, encompassing a person centred approach, to positively enhance the lives of patients with complex life limiting illnesses. 3. KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 Main Responsibilities Contribute to the assessment and review of patients, prioritising needs and working as a member of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) team to ensure effective communication is in place to support patient care. Develop advanced communication skills and professionalism in your interactions with patients and those close to them, carers and other professionals in order to promote and maintain Hospiscare values. Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary, complex care and Gold Standards Framework (GSF) or End of Life meetings to promote best practice. Develop knowledge and skills to be able to contribute in the delivery of education and learning for all those involved in palliative/end of life care, in order to act as a resource to wider professional and care teams both internally and externally. Contribute to Hospiscares clinical governance and audit process in order to support continuing quality improvement and learning. Develop advanced skills in identifying and assessing complex bereavement and communicate effectively with the Supportive Care team in order to enable a seamless handover into Hospiscares Bereavement Care Services. Co-ordinate junior colleagues and take responsibility for the team in the absence of the Ward Manager or Senior Registered Nurse to ensure continuity of service and welfare of patients. Assist with the planning and implementation of discharges to help patients achieve their preferred place of care. Infection Prevention and Control Maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees is everyones responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to Hospiscares Infection Prevention and Control Policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times. This includes ensuring personal and team compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, and acting upon or reporting any identified risks. Disclosure and Barring Service This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced level check with Adults and Children Barred Lists. 3.2 Key Contacts Internal: IPU team Community teams Medical team Supportive Care Services Clinical Governance Clinical Administration Reception and Front of House team Estates/Catering team Learning and Development team Student Nurses and Trainees External: Patients and those close to them Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust NHS Community Services General Practitioners Residential and Nursing Homes Social and Domiciliary Care Workers Providers of out-of-hours services 3.3 Health & Safety Ensure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to Comply with safe working practices as defined by Hospiscare Complete online training as and when required Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable Manage own work life balance and general wellbeing, including any relevant pressures in respect of lone working, travel, difficult environments and challenging situations 3.4 General Be aware of and adhere to Hospiscare policies and procedures at all times Take part in progress/performance reviews throughout the year Cooperate with other Hospiscare departments Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the post Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills Undertake any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role 3.5 Other Apply the Hospiscare values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times Promote and maintain the brand standards of Hospiscare Person Specification Knowledge Essential Understanding of the complexities of working with individuals at times of distress and conflict. Knowledge of theoretical nursing models and their impact on delivery of care Desirable Understanding of key issues relating to End of Life care including policy developments Skills Essential Developed communication and interpersonal skills Developed IT skills Desirable Ability to assist with delivery of formal/informal education and teaching programmes Personal attributes Essential Ability to work as part of a team, prioritise workload and manage time effectively Ability to work autonomously and act on own initiative Flexible and adaptable with the ability to respond positively in a rapidly changing environment Commitment to continuing professional development Awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of work Additional requirements Essential Able to participate in the 7 day/week 24 hour rota, including rotation to nights Able to fulfil physical and manual handling aspects of the role Desirable Able and willing to work at different Hospiscare locations on occasion if required Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of assessing, planning and evaluating treatment and nursing care plans Demonstrable experience of caring for patients with life-limiting conditions Desirable Experience of management of syringe drivers Experience of multi-agency partnership Experience of End of Life care setting Experience of working within a palliative care setting. Experience of working with volunteers. Experience of working with learners e.g. student nurses and Trainee Nursing Associates Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Post registration palliative care module or equivalent Teaching and mentorship/supervision qualification Verification of Death Person Specification Knowledge Essential Understanding of the complexities of working with individuals at times of distress and conflict. Knowledge of theoretical nursing models and their impact on delivery of care Desirable Understanding of key issues relating to End of Life care including policy developments Skills Essential Developed communication and interpersonal skills Developed IT skills Desirable Ability to assist with delivery of formal/informal education and teaching programmes Personal attributes Essential Ability to work as part of a team, prioritise workload and manage time effectively Ability to work autonomously and act on own initiative Flexible and adaptable with the ability to respond positively in a rapidly changing environment Commitment to continuing professional development Awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of work Additional requirements Essential Able to participate in the 7 day/week 24 hour rota, including rotation to nights Able to fulfil physical and manual handling aspects of the role Desirable Able and willing to work at different Hospiscare locations on occasion if required Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of assessing, planning and evaluating treatment and nursing care plans Demonstrable experience of caring for patients with life-limiting conditions Desirable Experience of management of syringe drivers Experience of multi-agency partnership Experience of End of Life care setting Experience of working within a palliative care setting. Experience of working with volunteers. Experience of working with learners e.g. student nurses and Trainee Nursing Associates Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Post registration palliative care module or equivalent Teaching and mentorship/supervision qualification Verification of Death 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 Hospiscare Address Searle House Dryden Road Exeter Devon EX2 5JJ Employer's website https://www.hospiscare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)