Are you looking to use your clinical skills in a caring, supportive and encouraging environment where you will make a real difference to patients and those important to them at a crucial time in their lives? Would you like to work in a supportive, friendly team and have the opportunity to develop specialist practice skills? If so, we are seeking registered nurses to join our inpatient unit team.
At Prospect Hospice we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. In a recent staff survey, 100% of staff said they would be happy with the standard of care provided if a friend or relative needed treatment and 98% find the work they do has meaning and purpose.
Hours: 30 hours per week over 7 days (with flexibility to work days and nights)
Main duties of the job Our nurses are responsible for coordinating and delivering end of life care to patients with life limiting illnesses. It's all about giving our patients the best possible quality of life.
You will monitor symptom control issues and support patients in developing coping strategies for living with symptoms. Provide support for those closest to the patient, as well as providing emotional and psychological support alongside other disciplines to provide a fully holistic and multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
You must be able to demonstrate the highest standards of nursing care, be open to new ways of working, have a positive outlook, lots of initiative and work well as part of a team. We have an excellent working environment with day and night 1:4 RGN/patient staff ratios, supported by an experienced team of healthcare assistants and lots of opportunities for further degree/masters level study and development programmes.
It's not essential to have any previous palliative care experience, as you will receive a full induction and ongoing training and support.
There will be a requirement to work shifts in the community and work flexibly across both teams as needed.
About us Prospect Hospice is an independent hospice supporting a community of 300,000 people in Swindon, Marlborough and North Wiltshire, and the villages of Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.
It is the only dedicated provider of specialist end of life care services within its locality. The hospice's multi-professional teams support people in the community, in care homes, at the Great Western Hospital and at the Hospice in Wroughton. Care is also extended to the families and friends of patients.
Job responsibilities Main Purpose & Scope
The registered nurse is responsible for providing planned nursing care for palliative care patients and their families, as part of the multi-disciplinary team on In-Patient Unit and out in the community.
The prime purpose is to deliver skilled and compassionate care to patients who have a life limiting condition, ensuring that care needs are met sensitively and appropriately, according to the wishes of the patient. A key element will be to care for patients at the end of life, supporting the philosophy of hospice nursing and planning and delivering care in accordance with principles of palliative care.
Another crucial aspect will be to engage with those closest to the patient, providing emotional and psychological support and referring to other teams within the Hospice for specialist advice and expertise.
The post holder is expected to carry out nursing care without direct supervision and to make clinical decisions to support patients with changing specialist palliative care needs.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
A commitment to supporting your professional development
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team
Supportive induction, and training and development
Free parking on-site
Person Specification Experience
Understanding of reflective practice.
Experience of working within more than one health care field.
Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements, including clinical audit.
Understanding of hospice nursing philosophy.
Demonstrate an understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection principles.
Understanding and experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing ways to sustain coping, including use of support and supervision.
General/specialist palliative care experience.
Good knowledge of palliative care or relevant specialist field.
Experience within a relevant specialist field of nursing.
Personal Qualities
Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice and encourage others to do the same.
To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
Emotionally able to work within the field of palliative care.
Flexible approach to working.
Qualifications
NMC Registered General Nurse.
Diploma in palliative care.
Care of the Dying Person Module (Level 2), and commitment to progressing relevant level 2 or 3 study.
Evidence of continuing professional development within specialist palliative care.
Skills
Good communication skills, including listening, negotiating skills, communication of ideas and ability to provide advice to other health professionals at all levels.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to provide non-judgmental and empathic emotional support to patients whilst maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries.
Effective problem solving skills and judgment to know which decisions need to be referred on to a senior colleague or nurse on call.
Able to recognise own limitations and initiate appropriate onward referral.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Audit and quality improvement abilities.
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.
£30,906 to £34,005 a year plus shift enhancements for weekends/nights
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At Prospect Hospice we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. In a recent staff survey, 100% of staff said they would be happy with the standard of care provided if a friend or relative needed treatment and 98% find the work they do has meaning and purpose.
Hours: 30 hours per week over 7 days (with flexibility to work days and nights)
Main duties of the job Our nurses are responsible for coordinating and delivering end of life care to patients with life limiting illnesses. It's all about giving our patients the best possible quality of life.
You will monitor symptom control issues and support patients in developing coping strategies for living with symptoms. Provide support for those closest to the patient, as well as providing emotional and psychological support alongside other disciplines to provide a fully holistic and multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
You must be able to demonstrate the highest standards of nursing care, be open to new ways of working, have a positive outlook, lots of initiative and work well as part of a team. We have an excellent working environment with day and night 1:4 RGN/patient staff ratios, supported by an experienced team of healthcare assistants and lots of opportunities for further degree/masters level study and development programmes.
It's not essential to have any previous palliative care experience, as you will receive a full induction and ongoing training and support.
There will be a requirement to work shifts in the community and work flexibly across both teams as needed.
About us Prospect Hospice is an independent hospice supporting a community of 300,000 people in Swindon, Marlborough and North Wiltshire, and the villages of Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.
It is the only dedicated provider of specialist end of life care services within its locality. The hospice's multi-professional teams support people in the community, in care homes, at the Great Western Hospital and at the Hospice in Wroughton. Care is also extended to the families and friends of patients.
Job responsibilities Main Purpose & Scope
The registered nurse is responsible for providing planned nursing care for palliative care patients and their families, as part of the multi-disciplinary team on In-Patient Unit and out in the community.
The prime purpose is to deliver skilled and compassionate care to patients who have a life limiting condition, ensuring that care needs are met sensitively and appropriately, according to the wishes of the patient. A key element will be to care for patients at the end of life, supporting the philosophy of hospice nursing and planning and delivering care in accordance with principles of palliative care.
Another crucial aspect will be to engage with those closest to the patient, providing emotional and psychological support and referring to other teams within the Hospice for specialist advice and expertise.
The post holder is expected to carry out nursing care without direct supervision and to make clinical decisions to support patients with changing specialist palliative care needs.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
A commitment to supporting your professional development
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team
Supportive induction, and training and development
Free parking on-site
Person Specification Experience
Understanding of reflective practice.
Experience of working within more than one health care field.
Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements, including clinical audit.
Understanding of hospice nursing philosophy.
Demonstrate an understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection principles.
Understanding and experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of developing ways to sustain coping, including use of support and supervision.
General/specialist palliative care experience.
Good knowledge of palliative care or relevant specialist field.
Experience within a relevant specialist field of nursing.
Personal Qualities
Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice and encourage others to do the same.
To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
Emotionally able to work within the field of palliative care.
Flexible approach to working.
Qualifications
NMC Registered General Nurse.
Diploma in palliative care.
Care of the Dying Person Module (Level 2), and commitment to progressing relevant level 2 or 3 study.
Evidence of continuing professional development within specialist palliative care.
Skills
Good communication skills, including listening, negotiating skills, communication of ideas and ability to provide advice to other health professionals at all levels.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to provide non-judgmental and empathic emotional support to patients whilst maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries.
Effective problem solving skills and judgment to know which decisions need to be referred on to a senior colleague or nurse on call.
Able to recognise own limitations and initiate appropriate onward referral.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Audit and quality improvement abilities.
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.
£30,906 to £34,005 a year plus shift enhancements for weekends/nights
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