Job summary At Birmingham Hospice our teams are committed to improving quality of life for people living with life-limiting conditions as well as supporting their families and loved ones during one of the most challenging periods they will ever face. We are seeking NMC Registered Adult Nurses to join our In Patient Unit at Selly Park. Main duties of the job You will be working alongside our skilled multi-disciplinary team to deliver the highest possible standard of person centred palliative and end of life care to our patients and their families. Administration of drugs in line with Birmingham Hospice policy and professional guidance is a fundamental part of the role. You will be required to take charge of the ward as and when required. The role will also involve supervising Band 2 staff, student nurses and other Clinical Trainees. This post will be predominately based at our Selly Park site. However, there may be times where work across both hospice sites is expected. In return, there will be opportunity to develop professionally and learn specialist skills supported by our experienced and passionate multidisciplinary teams including our Education team. If this sounds like the role for you then wed love to receive your application. About us Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses. We believe that all people in Birmingham should have access to the best specialist care and support - when, where and how they need it. Our vision is a future where everyone with a life-limiting illness will live and die with dignity and in comfort. Our mission is to enable more people from all communities to access the care of their choice at the end of life. During a recent CQC inspection our sites have been rated outstanding, with independent health care regulators highlighting that colleagues and services are caring, responsive and well-led. Our outstanding teams are passionate about providing the very best care, and patients and their loved ones are at the heart of everything we do. Our values of kindness, respect, innovation, togetherness, positivity and openness are at the centre of who we are, what we do and how we behave. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming, caring and supportive team. Were offering a competitive salary, with generous holiday allowance, a contribution pension scheme, and a commitment to investing in our people through employee benefits and ongoing professional development. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £28,407 to £34,581 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number B0060-25-0004 Job locations Birmingham St. Marys Hospice 176 Raddlebarn Road Birmingham B29 7DA Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose To deliver the highest possible standard of palliative and end of life care to patients and their families in accordance with the hospice values. Main Duties and Responsibilities Managerial and Leadership - To take charge of the ward when required. - To supervise Band 2, Student nurses and other Clinical Trainees. - To support and mentor ward colleagues in clinical procedures. - To facilitate and support change. - To attend and participate in MDT meetings and ward rounds. Clinical - To ensure that care is person centred and that the holistic assessment, development and evaluation of individual nursing care plans involving patients, families, and carers is appropriate. - To give encouragement, support, time, reassurance, and advice to patients with palliative care needs, their families, and carers to promote informed choice. - To administer drugs in accordance with Hospice policy and the Professional guidance on the safe and secure handling of medicines (2018) - To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team. - To develop clinical expertise in palliative care and to undertake professional development. - To ensure the NMC Code professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates (2018) is always upheld. - To participate in research and audit as appropriate. - To support students in practice and undertake practice supervisor and assessor training. - To complete clinical skills training to maintain clinical competency. - To participate in teaching and link nurse roles. - To engage with clinical supervision. - To work flexibly across all clinical areas in the hospice if required. Communication - Ensure effective communication with patients and their relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team. - To develop confidence and competence in undertaking difficult conversations including advanced care planning and conflict resolution. - Demonstrate high standards of both written and verbal communication. Health and Safety - To participate and support in the maintenance of a safe working environment in accordance with the requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, patient-centred care. Financial - To ensure resources are used in an efficient and cost-effective manner for the good of the patients. Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose To deliver the highest possible standard of palliative and end of life care to patients and their families in accordance with the hospice values. Main Duties and Responsibilities Managerial and Leadership - To take charge of the ward when required. - To supervise Band 2, Student nurses and other Clinical Trainees. - To support and mentor ward colleagues in clinical procedures. - To facilitate and support change. - To attend and participate in MDT meetings and ward rounds. Clinical - To ensure that care is person centred and that the holistic assessment, development and evaluation of individual nursing care plans involving patients, families, and carers is appropriate. - To give encouragement, support, time, reassurance, and advice to patients with palliative care needs, their families, and carers to promote informed choice. - To administer drugs in accordance with Hospice policy and the Professional guidance on the safe and secure handling of medicines (2018) - To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team. - To develop clinical expertise in palliative care and to undertake professional development. - To ensure the NMC Code professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates (2018) is always upheld. - To participate in research and audit as appropriate. - To support students in practice and undertake practice supervisor and assessor training. - To complete clinical skills training to maintain clinical competency. - To participate in teaching and link nurse roles. - To engage with clinical supervision. - To work flexibly across all clinical areas in the hospice if required. Communication - Ensure effective communication with patients and their relatives and the wider multidisciplinary team. - To develop confidence and competence in undertaking difficult conversations including advanced care planning and conflict resolution. - Demonstrate high standards of both written and verbal communication. Health and Safety - To participate and support in the maintenance of a safe working environment in accordance with the requirements of health and safety legislation to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, patient-centred care. Financial - To ensure resources are used in an efficient and cost-effective manner for the good of the patients. Person Specification Experience Essential - Demonstrates a clear interest in palliative and end of life care - Evidence of multidisciplinary working - Experience of co-ordinating workload of self and others - Sound knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based care. - Evidence of continuous professional development - Excellent standard of nursing care and clinical knowledge Desirable - Palliative care experience - Knowledge of hospice work - Knowledge of symptom control and end of life issues Qualifications Essential - NMC Registered Adult Nurse Desirable - Practice supervisor and assessor training - Post registration education in palliative/end of life care or equivalent Personal Skills and Attributes Essential - Ability to be flexible, reliable and responsible - Excellent time management skills - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Excellent diplomacy skills - Ability to communicate across diverse groups and communities and demonstrate equality in approach. - High standards of documentation - Ability to work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team. - Adaptable and able to use initiative. - Interest in effective assessment and psychosocial care of palliative patients with complex needs - Competent in IT skills including use of databases, email, internet, and Word - Positive and enthusiastic Person Specification Experience Essential - Demonstrates a clear interest in palliative and end of life care - Evidence of multidisciplinary working - Experience of co-ordinating workload of self and others - Sound knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based care. - Evidence of continuous professional development - Excellent standard of nursing care and clinical knowledge Desirable - Palliative care experience - Knowledge of hospice work - Knowledge of symptom control and end of life issues Qualifications Essential - NMC Registered Adult Nurse Desirable - Practice supervisor and assessor training - Post registration education in palliative/end of life care or equivalent Personal Skills and Attributes Essential - Ability to be flexible, reliable and responsible - Excellent time management skills - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Excellent diplomacy skills - Ability to communicate across diverse groups and communities and demonstrate equality in approach. - High standards of documentation - Ability to work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team. - Adaptable and able to use initiative. - Interest in effective assessment and psychosocial care of palliative patients with complex needs - Competent in IT skills including use of databases, email, internet, and Word - Positive and enthusiastic 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 Birmingham Hospice Address Birmingham St. Marys Hospice 176 Raddlebarn Road Birmingham B29 7DA Employer's website https://www.birminghamhospice.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)