Job summary Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham, Camberly and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire. Bank Registered Nurses Various shifts available £16.27 £17.47 per hour plus enhancements We have an on-going need for Registered Nurses to work across our Inpatient Unit and Hospice at Home team at Phyllis Tuckwell. Are you passionate about making a difference and committed to providing high-quality care? Phyllis Tuckwell is looking for dynamic and motivated Registered Nurses to join our team. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced Nurses who value flexibility but are looking for a rewarding role where they are able to provide high quality patient & family focused care within a supportive environment. The successful candidates will have a breadth of nursing experience, the ability to assess and interpret clinical conditions and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work across both the In-Patient Unit and in the Community is important. Whilst palliative care experience is valuable, it is not essential as full training and support will be given. About us Phyllis Tuckwell offers: Holiday pay Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan Health Cash Plan Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Staff Benefit Scheme Comprehensive education and training with personal development opportunities Clinical Supervision and support A motivated and compassionate team whose passion is to make a difference Multidisciplinary working within a forward thinking and supportive organisation For more details please contact Heather Everitt, Inpatient Services Manager, Heather.Everittpth.org.uk 01252 729400 or Helen Sloan, Community Services Manager, Helen.Sloanpth.org.uk 01252 913054. If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact HR for an application pack on 01252 729408 or email: Recruitmentpth.org.uk Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £16.27 to £17.47 a year hour plus enhancements Contract Bank Working pattern Part-time Reference number M0001-PHY0578 Job locations Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice 122 Kings Ride Camberley Surrey GU15 4LZ Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care Gill Avenue Guildford Surrey GU2 7WW Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Crosby Way Farnham Surrey GU9 7XG Job description Job responsibilities PHYLLIS TUCKWELL JOB DESCRIPTION Post: Registered Nurse Accountable to: Inpatient Services Manager Job Purpose: The postholder will maintain the highest standards of nursing care with patients, their families and carers in the In-Patient Unit. This role will involve providing holistic assessment, identification of patient needs, care planning and care provision jointly with other multidisciplinary team members, so that people who use our service receive co-ordinated, compassionate and person-centred care. The role requires a commitment to enabling choice and providing respectful and dignified support for people as they approach the end of life and to their families and carers. The postholder will contribute to a safe, effective, and efficient culture by participating in risk assessment and by working in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwell (PT) policies and procedures. Responsibilities 1.0 Clinical 1.1 To provide best practice using evidence-based care to underpin the delivery of safe, effective, responsive, compassionate care. 1.2 To provide clinical guidance and support to staff, both paid and voluntary. 1.3 To ensure statutory obligations are met and staff follow those that are relevant to the clinical area. 1.4 To ensure quality standards are maintained and enhanced, and constantly re-evaluated in order to provide the highest standards of holistic care. 1.5 To co-ordinate 24-hour provision of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. 1.6 To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, where there is a healthy regard and value for multi-professional knowledge and skills to enhance patient and family experience. 1.7 To ensure patient records are properly maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and PT policies. 1.8 To be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues relating to the ethical aspects of palliative care and their application in the workplace. 1.9 To report accidents, incidents and complaints to the Ward Sister/ line Manager/ or on-call Manager, and or Medical Director where appropriate. 1.10 To understand and adhere to the PT Medication Management policy in relation to the correct handling, usage, and administration of all drugs including controlled drugs. 2.0 Professional 2.1 To understand and work within the Health and Social Care Act (2012), the PT business plan and philosophy. 2.2 To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families and carers centred on understanding their needs and preferences for care provision. 2.3 To provide appropriate information and support to patients, carers and friends in accordance with Caldicott principles. 2.4 To liase and develop effective relationships with external health care professionals and other agencies ensuring patient continuity across all care settings. 3.0 Managerial 3.1 To ensure a safe working environment is maintained, in accordance with the PT Governance, Care, Fire and Health and Safety policies, reporting any potential hazards to the line manager 3.2 To report any feedback concerns and complaints from patients, their relatives or other advocates to the Ward Sister, line Manager, or manager on call as appropriate. 3.3 To ensure that the team has the appropriate skill mix and nursing resources are used wisely. 3.4 To ensure team cohesion and spirit is maintained through ongoing supportive relationships, and consideration of colleagues at all times 3.5 To act up for the Nurse Key Worker as required, ensuring ongoing continuity and communication of care. 3.6 To help support a culture of ongoing professional and personal development relating to clinical practice. 3.7 In the community to adhere to the lone working policy, to underpin staff and patient safety. 4.0 Training and Development a) Team 4.1 To develop an area of clinical expertise and disseminate to peer team members as a specialist resource 4.2 To support the professional development and safe practice of others. b) Personal & professional 4.3 To maintain up-to-date clinical experience and knowledge and be able to provide evidence of this, including for re-validation purposes. 4.4 To act as an assessor and mentor to administrative personnel and students who need to develop skills and acquire experience in the field of palliative care. 4.5 Through the use of the PT annual appraisal, encourage professional growth and identify areas for development. 4.6 To strengthen and develop clinical skills across all care settings in conjunction with line manager. 5.0 Research 5.1 To participate in research and audit within the PT environment, encouraging staff participation. 5.2 To implement findings of evidence-based practice. 6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk. You are required to: adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards). inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect. Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit. This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy. Job description Job responsibilities PHYLLIS TUCKWELL JOB DESCRIPTION Post: Registered Nurse Accountable to: Inpatient Services Manager Job Purpose: The postholder will maintain the highest standards of nursing care with patients, their families and carers in the In-Patient Unit. This role will involve providing holistic assessment, identification of patient needs, care planning and care provision jointly with other multidisciplinary team members, so that people who use our service receive co-ordinated, compassionate and person-centred care. The role requires a commitment to enabling choice and providing respectful and dignified support for people as they approach the end of life and to their families and carers. The postholder will contribute to a safe, effective, and efficient culture by participating in risk assessment and by working in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwell (PT) policies and procedures. Responsibilities 1.0 Clinical 1.1 To provide best practice using evidence-based care to underpin the delivery of safe, effective, responsive, compassionate care. 1.2 To provide clinical guidance and support to staff, both paid and voluntary. 1.3 To ensure statutory obligations are met and staff follow those that are relevant to the clinical area. 1.4 To ensure quality standards are maintained and enhanced, and constantly re-evaluated in order to provide the highest standards of holistic care. 1.5 To co-ordinate 24-hour provision of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. 1.6 To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, where there is a healthy regard and value for multi-professional knowledge and skills to enhance patient and family experience. 1.7 To ensure patient records are properly maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and PT policies. 1.8 To be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues relating to the ethical aspects of palliative care and their application in the workplace. 1.9 To report accidents, incidents and complaints to the Ward Sister/ line Manager/ or on-call Manager, and or Medical Director where appropriate. 1.10 To understand and adhere to the PT Medication Management policy in relation to the correct handling, usage, and administration of all drugs including controlled drugs. 2.0 Professional 2.1 To understand and work within the Health and Social Care Act (2012), the PT business plan and philosophy. 2.2 To work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families and carers centred on understanding their needs and preferences for care provision. 2.3 To provide appropriate information and support to patients, carers and friends in accordance with Caldicott principles. 2.4 To liase and develop effective relationships with external health care professionals and other agencies ensuring patient continuity across all care settings. 3.0 Managerial 3.1 To ensure a safe working environment is maintained, in accordance with the PT Governance, Care, Fire and Health and Safety policies, reporting any potential hazards to the line manager 3.2 To report any feedback concerns and complaints from patients, their relatives or other advocates to the Ward Sister, line Manager, or manager on call as appropriate. 3.3 To ensure that the team has the appropriate skill mix and nursing resources are used wisely. 3.4 To ensure team cohesion and spirit is maintained through ongoing supportive relationships, and consideration of colleagues at all times 3.5 To act up for the Nurse Key Worker as required, ensuring ongoing continuity and communication of care. 3.6 To help support a culture of ongoing professional and personal development relating to clinical practice. 3.7 In the community to adhere to the lone working policy, to underpin staff and patient safety. 4.0 Training and Development a) Team 4.1 To develop an area of clinical expertise and disseminate to peer team members as a specialist resource 4.2 To support the professional development and safe practice of others. b) Personal & professional 4.3 To maintain up-to-date clinical experience and knowledge and be able to provide evidence of this, including for re-validation purposes. 4.4 To act as an assessor and mentor to administrative personnel and students who need to develop skills and acquire experience in the field of palliative care. 4.5 Through the use of the PT annual appraisal, encourage professional growth and identify areas for development. 4.6 To strengthen and develop clinical skills across all care settings in conjunction with line manager. 5.0 Research 5.1 To participate in research and audit within the PT environment, encouraging staff participation. 5.2 To implement findings of evidence-based practice. 6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk. You are required to: adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards). inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect. Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit. This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy. Person Specification Team Working Essential Have an understanding of and experience of multidisciplinary team working Ability to liaise effectively and work as a team with other disciplines Ability to show interpersonal sensitivity to others, understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion To work effectively with others as a team Ability to supervise and organise work Quality Essential Commitment to providing high quality, individualised holistic care to patients and their relatives/ carers Awareness of the Care Quality Commission Standards and Hospice philosophy. Awareness of the principles of governance and patient safety. Job Knowledge Essential Consolidated current nursing skills and knowledge post registration Willingness to undertake relevant post graduate courses or equivalent Mentorship qualification, or Practice Supervisor /Assessor qualification, or willing to undertake. Evidence of knowledge of current health care issues Demonstrates understanding of hospital, community and hospice care Relationships and Communications Essential Ability to share knowledge and skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Sense of humour Demonstrate interest, enthusiasm & determination Be flexible and energetic Ability to cope with stressful situations Self-awareness and coping strategies Ability to write in a clear and legible form Qualifications Essential 1st Level Nurse Risk Management Essential Understanding of the importance of policies and procedures Understanding of health and safety in the work-place, and principles of risk management. Experience Essential Relevant experience in oncology/ palliative care Person Specification Team Working Essential Have an understanding of and experience of multidisciplinary team working Ability to liaise effectively and work as a team with other disciplines Ability to show interpersonal sensitivity to others, understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion To work effectively with others as a team Ability to supervise and organise work Quality Essential Commitment to providing high quality, individualised holistic care to patients and their relatives/ carers Awareness of the Care Quality Commission Standards and Hospice philosophy. Awareness of the principles of governance and patient safety. Job Knowledge Essential Consolidated current nursing skills and knowledge post registration Willingness to undertake relevant post graduate courses or equivalent Mentorship qualification, or Practice Supervisor /Assessor qualification, or willing to undertake. Evidence of knowledge of current health care issues Demonstrates understanding of hospital, community and hospice care Relationships and Communications Essential Ability to share knowledge and skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Sense of humour Demonstrate interest, enthusiasm & determination Be flexible and energetic Ability to cope with stressful situations Self-awareness and coping strategies Ability to write in a clear and legible form Qualifications Essential 1st Level Nurse Risk Management Essential Understanding of the importance of policies and procedures Understanding of health and safety in the work-place, and principles of risk management. Experience Essential Relevant experience in oncology/ palliative care 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 Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice Ltd Address Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice 122 Kings Ride Camberley Surrey GU15 4LZ Employer's website https://www.pth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)