Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join us our dynamic team in Marie Curie Hospice, Bradford on our REACT project. This is incredibly rewarding role in palliative care where you can really make a difference.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary community team providing high quality, integrated, well-coordinated nursing support to patients discharged from the Emergency Department whose needs can be met by rapid response short-term intervention. The patients will all be within the last year of life and have a wide range of life limiting conditions and presentations. The workload will be varied and require regular re-prioritisation and rapid assessment which offers the postholders a great learning experience in managing multiple conditions and complications effectively.
About us
Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 5 £28,407- £34,581pro rata per annum + enhancements
Hours/Contract : hours per week (Days, 8am -
Contract Type : Permanent
Based: Bradford Hospice
Closing date: 23rd September 2024
Interview date: TBC
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join the community arm of the Marie Curie REACT project based in Bradford. This new service aims to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital for patients with unmet palliative care needs presenting in the Emergency Department who are identified and assessed as having care needs that can be met at home with additional support.
This is a real career opportunity to both improve the patient and family experience, alongside reducing inequalities in access to specialist palliative care across Bradford.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary community team providing high quality, integrated, well-coordinated nursing support to patients discharged from the Emergency Department whose needs can be met by rapid response short-term intervention. The patients will all be within the last year of life and have a wide range of life limiting conditions and presentations. The workload will be varied and require regular re-prioritisation and rapid assessment which offers the postholders a great learning experience in managing multiple conditions and complications effectively.
You will use evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care supporting a team of healthcare assistants to ensure appropriate clinical care is delivered. We are passionate about continuous improvement and are looking for nurses who share this passion to work with us to ensure the people we serve, and our staff are treated with respect and as individuals. The ability to communicate compassionately and effectively is essential as is a clearly demonstrable person-centred approach.
The nursing team requires flexible working, full and part time working will be considered.
Marie Curie Benefits Package
1. Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
2. Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to
3. Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
4. Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
5. Introduce a friend scheme
6. Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
7. Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
8. Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
9. Life assurance for all employees
What's in it for you?
10. Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
11. Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
12. Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
13. Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
14. Industry leading training programmes
15. Flexible Working
16. Free DBS
17. Free Uniform
18. Generous enhancements 30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am) 60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays
What we are looking for:
19. RN Registration level 1
20. An understanding of palliative care and the needs of patients with complex symptoms, as well as at the end of life.
21. Forward thinking ability with excellent communication skills
22. Individuals with a full driving license and willingness to travel.
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
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This role is subject to receiving a satisfactory, enhanced DBS record check
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
23. Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult)
24. Ability to demonstrate continued professional development
Desirable
25. Relevant post-registration training for example: palliative and end of life care/ leadership/ quality improvement
26. Clinical supervisor
Experience
Essential
27. Working with minimal /without supervision
28. Recent experience of working in a healthcare environment and providing care for people at the end of their lives
Desirable
29. Experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting
30. Experience of working Hospice / community setting