Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to work for HospiceCare North Northumberland. The role is pivotal in ensuring the sustainability and growth of Hospice Care services to patients and clients in North Northumberland. The post holder will be a valuable member of the clinical team, providing support to patients and families in their own homes who have palliative and end-of-life care needs. They will also contribute to planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care in partnership with Primary Health Care Teams and Social Services Reporting directly to the Head of Care, the post holder will have experience in supporting a dedicated team of RNs and Hospice Support Workers and a can-do attitude to problem solving and developing services. In return, we offer a competitive salary, a generous sick pay scheme, paid for DBS checks, one NMC revalidation fee payment, NHS pension scheme, funded training and development to experienced, motivated nurses who are committed to delivering high quality care to patients who are nearing the end of their lives. Main duties of the job 1. Provide palliative advice and support to patients, families and carers. 2. Assess, plan and implement high standards of individualized patient care in conjunction with the Primary Health Care Team. 3. Monitor patients condition and report significant changes to the Hospice and Primary Health Care Team. 4. Liaise effectively with other health and social care professionals in the community and within the Hospice, acting as a link nurse with primary care to increase referrals. 5. Be responsible for managing the process of receiving and responding to referrals for the Hospice at Home service. 6. Prioritising workload and managing resource allocation as required. 7. Act as a role model for new staff as they undertake their induction programme or students on placement. 8. Contribute to team meetings and handovers. Support HH team with learning and development. 9. Supervise the work of Hospice Support workers and ensure Hospice policies are followed. 10. Report incidents or emergency situations as they arise and report them to the Head of care in line with Hospice Policies andprocedures 11. Joint responsibility for the provision of 24-hour nursing rota when the need arises and for professional development in the total care of patients requiring specialist palliative care. About us HospiceCare North Northumberland is a local independent palliative charity serving a population of around 63,000 people. We provide high-quality endof-life-care in patients homes to the communities of North Northumberland. We also provide emotional and practical care and support to adults and their families, who are living with a life-limiting illness requiring palliative input, through our hospice at home, bereavement support, and dementia support services. Our care is delivered free at the point of need. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £17.73 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number B0077-24-0000 Job locations Greensfield House Willowburn Avenue Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2DG Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will have a key role in providing support to patients and families in their own homes who have palliative and end of life care needs, raising clinical standards and promoting a learning environment for other health and social care providers. The post holder will be responsible for planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating care in partnership with the Primary Health Care Teams, Social Services and act as a link Nurse within GP practices to increase referrals. The post holder will take responsibility for the management of the case load. And act as Deputy Head of care when the head of care is not available. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will have a key role in providing support to patients and families in their own homes who have palliative and end of life care needs, raising clinical standards and promoting a learning environment for other health and social care providers. The post holder will be responsible for planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating care in partnership with the Primary Health Care Teams, Social Services and act as a link Nurse within GP practices to increase referrals. The post holder will take responsibility for the management of the case load. And act as Deputy Head of care when the head of care is not available. Person Specification Skills Knowledge & Aptitude. Essential Excellent knowledge of nursing care and clinical knowledge. High level of empathic and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Adaptable and able to use initiative. Interest in effective assessment and psychosocial care of patients with complex needs and their families. Time management. Competent with internet, Word & Powerpoint. Positive & enthusiastic. Independently mobile and the ability to travel driving to Alnwick, Berwick & surrounding areas. Qualifications Essential 1st Level registered nurse. Accredited palliative care 0r oncology course or willing to undertake. Desirable Degree in Palliative Care Experience Essential Interest in working in a palliative care setting. Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Oncology or palliative care. Teaching or mentoring. Audit. Person Specification Skills Knowledge & Aptitude. Essential Excellent knowledge of nursing care and clinical knowledge. High level of empathic and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Adaptable and able to use initiative. Interest in effective assessment and psychosocial care of patients with complex needs and their families. Time management. Competent with internet, Word & Powerpoint. Positive & enthusiastic. Independently mobile and the ability to travel driving to Alnwick, Berwick & surrounding areas. Qualifications Essential 1st Level registered nurse. Accredited palliative care 0r oncology course or willing to undertake. Desirable Degree in Palliative Care Experience Essential Interest in working in a palliative care setting. Evidence of continuous professional development. Desirable Oncology or palliative care. Teaching or mentoring. Audit. 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 HospiceCare North Northumberland Address Greensfield House Willowburn Avenue Alnwick Northumberland NE66 2DG Employer's website https://www.hospicecare-nn.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)