This is a time of change and innovation at St Elizabeth Hospice. If you are a Nurse and have an interest in being part of our Senior In-Patient Team then look no further. We are looking for a professional who has excellent clinical and managerial skills to work with the existing Team Leaders to support patients and develop the In-Patient Team.
Rated Outstanding from the Care Quality Commission, St Elizabeth Hospice improves life for people living with a progressive or life-limiting illness. Our work is centred on an individual's needs, which means specialist support, whenever and wherever it is needed, whether at home, in the community or at the hospice. We are well respected and praised for our responsiveness and expertise by people we serve.
St Elizabeth Hospice offers the unique opportunity to work alongside our outstanding multi-disciplinary team, providing planned and reactive or urgent care to patients and support to their loved ones.
Every patient and family member is valued and we pride ourselves in giving dedicated time to care for patients, whether it is in a patient's home, on the telephone through OneCall or at the In-Patient Unit in Ipswich.
As well as joining our rewarding and well-respected organisation, St Elizabeth Hospice is here to support your career, with progression and training opportunities available to enhance your skills and development.
Main duties of the job
It is a time of development and opportunity. We are not just offering a job, but the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. We are looking for an experienced Nurse to work within the multi-professional team, providing specialist physical, psycho-social and spiritual care to patients admitted to the In-Patient Unit. The post also offers the special opportunity to work across all areas of the hospice but is focused on the In-Patient Unit. If you would like an opportunity to find out some more about working at the hospice, and how it can fit your own career aspirations, we recommend a discussion prior to you completing your application. St Elizabeth Hospice is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults and young people that we work with and has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and discrimination of any person. As such, all posts are subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We have a range of robust safeguarding policies in place which promote safeguarding across the hospice and staff are expected to undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding training to equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to potential risks. Interview Date:
10 February 2025 Salary:
£37,338.00 to £44,962.00 - Band 6 Hours:
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week. Will consider part-time. Full rotation, 24/7 days a week. About us
We offer: Agenda for Change with regard to salary and enhancements, however not reckonable service. Personal pension plan, NHS Pensions are transferable. Fabulous working environment with great staff to patient ratios and direct contact with our extensive multi-disciplinary team and volunteers. Excellent training opportunities both within our own education centre and external opportunities such as Modules in Palliative Care and Leadership training. Support with revalidation and ongoing CPD through both in-house and external education including an in-house palliative care programme. Experience in working in a 24/7 Specialist Community Team and a Specialist In-Patient Unit. Employee assistance programme. Free parking. Hear from the nursing staff themselves on why working at St Elizabeth Hospice is so special: Joining the hospice is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I can't imagine working anywhere else, it's a very special place to be and to work. Many people have said it must be very sad to work at the hospice, which it can be, but it is also the most uplifting and positive place that I have ever worked. I wouldn't change my job for the world. Being able to continue supporting people during difficult times in their lives has been one of the most rewarding and proudest moments in my career. Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY To work within a group of Team Leaders on the In-Patient Unit at St Elizabeth Hospice. Assisting the Band 7 Team Leader to bring an integrated approach to the day-to-day running of the IPU. To work with the Band 7 Team leader to line manage the nursing team, support their development and provision of high levels of standards. To work within the multi-professional team, providing specialist physical, psycho-social and spiritual care to patients admitted to the IPU. To liaise with the Band 7 Team Leaders and the Head of Nursing and Care Coordinators in the management of patient flow and staffing. To provide specialist palliative nursing care to patients and their families within a service that works every day and at all hours, by phone, by visits and advising and teaching others. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES To act as a good role model, carrying out all relevant forms of care, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients, ensuring high standards of care. To ensure documentation is of a high professional standard, in line with Hospice policies and procedure, and System One records are maintained and up to date. To supervise and evaluate the care for patients and families being given by other Registered, un-Registered and non-paid staff working on IPU. To ensure the smooth running of the IPU. To promote effective communication with patients, families and other members of the Hospice multi-professional and community teams. To contribute to medical ward rounds, MDMs, attend case conferences/family meetings, as required. To represent the IPU Nursing Team at the Referral Meetings. To facilitate and attend case conference/family meetings, as required. To work collaboratively to support the development of One Team across all clinical areas. To work with the MDT to promote a palliative rehabilitation model. To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role. Management Responsibilities
To ensure excellent management of the inpatient unit. To ensure the allocation of staff is sufficient in relation to patient need. To perform regular 1:1s and APRs for a defined Nursing Team. To attend and actively participate in the daily referral meeting and support other team members to attend as appropriate. To assist the Band 7 team Leader in the recruitment of nursing staff, as required, inducting/mentoring RNs, HCAs, Volunteer HCAs & Bank. Work with the other Team Leaders to manage annual leave, absence management & performance issues. To identify the training and education needs of the nursing team and others on placements. To assist in the implementation of change. To arrange and facilitate monthly IPU staff meetings and attend other meetings as required. To liaise with the Head of Nursing and Clinical Governance Lead and in matters of disciplinary actions where appropriate. PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES To recognise indications of staff stress and to facilitate staff support. To complete staff APR's for the nursing team, encouraging personal and professional development of nursing staff. To complete 1:1 with a designated group of nurses identifying both challenges and accomplishments. To supervise and participate in the induction of all new staff. To facilitate and participate in professional placements and lay person visits to the IPU. To ensure safety and familiarity of lone working. EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES With the Head of Nursing and Head of Education and Band 7 Team Leader, contribute to identifying the educational needs of the nursing team. To participate in education programmes as required. To ensure that feedback from educational programmes attended by defined nursing team is made available to all colleagues. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT To devise a personal development plan with the Team Leader (band 7) in line with the Hospice objectives and personal needs. To maintain and increase personal, clinical and managerial skills. ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To work at all times within the policies and guidelines of the Hospice and Care Standards at all times. To ensure effective use of resources. To play an active part in the development and maintenance of good relationships with all who have business with the Hospice. To respect at all times the confidentiality of information covering patients, staff and volunteers. To promote the Hospice philosophy of care towards patients, relatives and visitors. Person Specification
Experience
Minimum 2 years experience in palliative care/oncology/or district nursing. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate care for palliative care patients and their families. Ability to assess patient needs that may be complex and subject to change. To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role. Ability to contribute to service development. Experience of the management of an inpatient ward and supervising staff. Experience of budget management. Qualifications
State registered Nurse registered with the NMC. Palliative care qualification at degree level or willingness to undertake. Experience with palliative care patients, long term conditions etc. Leadership and management qualification or be prepared to undertake relevant training. Prepared to develop clinical skills & knowledge in all areas of the within the Hospice. Experience of supervising staff and ward management. Personal Qualities
Demonstrable experience of team working and leadership/management and potential to develop. Be willing and able to develop own knowledge and skills and to contribute to the development of others. Ability to withstand sensitive and potentially stressful situations. Be adaptable, flexible, responsive & positive to change and service development. Specific Skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to deal with complex matters, advanced communication skills or willing to undertake. Supervisory, ability to supervise the work of others e.g. RNs, HCAs and volunteers. 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.
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It is a time of development and opportunity. We are not just offering a job, but the chance to make a real difference in people's lives. We are looking for an experienced Nurse to work within the multi-professional team, providing specialist physical, psycho-social and spiritual care to patients admitted to the In-Patient Unit. The post also offers the special opportunity to work across all areas of the hospice but is focused on the In-Patient Unit. If you would like an opportunity to find out some more about working at the hospice, and how it can fit your own career aspirations, we recommend a discussion prior to you completing your application. St Elizabeth Hospice is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults and young people that we work with and has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and discrimination of any person. As such, all posts are subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We have a range of robust safeguarding policies in place which promote safeguarding across the hospice and staff are expected to undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding training to equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to potential risks. Interview Date:
10 February 2025 Salary:
£37,338.00 to £44,962.00 - Band 6 Hours:
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week. Will consider part-time. Full rotation, 24/7 days a week. About us
We offer: Agenda for Change with regard to salary and enhancements, however not reckonable service. Personal pension plan, NHS Pensions are transferable. Fabulous working environment with great staff to patient ratios and direct contact with our extensive multi-disciplinary team and volunteers. Excellent training opportunities both within our own education centre and external opportunities such as Modules in Palliative Care and Leadership training. Support with revalidation and ongoing CPD through both in-house and external education including an in-house palliative care programme. Experience in working in a 24/7 Specialist Community Team and a Specialist In-Patient Unit. Employee assistance programme. Free parking. Hear from the nursing staff themselves on why working at St Elizabeth Hospice is so special: Joining the hospice is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I can't imagine working anywhere else, it's a very special place to be and to work. Many people have said it must be very sad to work at the hospice, which it can be, but it is also the most uplifting and positive place that I have ever worked. I wouldn't change my job for the world. Being able to continue supporting people during difficult times in their lives has been one of the most rewarding and proudest moments in my career. Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY To work within a group of Team Leaders on the In-Patient Unit at St Elizabeth Hospice. Assisting the Band 7 Team Leader to bring an integrated approach to the day-to-day running of the IPU. To work with the Band 7 Team leader to line manage the nursing team, support their development and provision of high levels of standards. To work within the multi-professional team, providing specialist physical, psycho-social and spiritual care to patients admitted to the IPU. To liaise with the Band 7 Team Leaders and the Head of Nursing and Care Coordinators in the management of patient flow and staffing. To provide specialist palliative nursing care to patients and their families within a service that works every day and at all hours, by phone, by visits and advising and teaching others. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES To act as a good role model, carrying out all relevant forms of care, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients, ensuring high standards of care. To ensure documentation is of a high professional standard, in line with Hospice policies and procedure, and System One records are maintained and up to date. To supervise and evaluate the care for patients and families being given by other Registered, un-Registered and non-paid staff working on IPU. To ensure the smooth running of the IPU. To promote effective communication with patients, families and other members of the Hospice multi-professional and community teams. To contribute to medical ward rounds, MDMs, attend case conferences/family meetings, as required. To represent the IPU Nursing Team at the Referral Meetings. To facilitate and attend case conference/family meetings, as required. To work collaboratively to support the development of One Team across all clinical areas. To work with the MDT to promote a palliative rehabilitation model. To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role. Management Responsibilities
To ensure excellent management of the inpatient unit. To ensure the allocation of staff is sufficient in relation to patient need. To perform regular 1:1s and APRs for a defined Nursing Team. To attend and actively participate in the daily referral meeting and support other team members to attend as appropriate. To assist the Band 7 team Leader in the recruitment of nursing staff, as required, inducting/mentoring RNs, HCAs, Volunteer HCAs & Bank. Work with the other Team Leaders to manage annual leave, absence management & performance issues. To identify the training and education needs of the nursing team and others on placements. To assist in the implementation of change. To arrange and facilitate monthly IPU staff meetings and attend other meetings as required. To liaise with the Head of Nursing and Clinical Governance Lead and in matters of disciplinary actions where appropriate. PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES To recognise indications of staff stress and to facilitate staff support. To complete staff APR's for the nursing team, encouraging personal and professional development of nursing staff. To complete 1:1 with a designated group of nurses identifying both challenges and accomplishments. To supervise and participate in the induction of all new staff. To facilitate and participate in professional placements and lay person visits to the IPU. To ensure safety and familiarity of lone working. EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES With the Head of Nursing and Head of Education and Band 7 Team Leader, contribute to identifying the educational needs of the nursing team. To participate in education programmes as required. To ensure that feedback from educational programmes attended by defined nursing team is made available to all colleagues. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT To devise a personal development plan with the Team Leader (band 7) in line with the Hospice objectives and personal needs. To maintain and increase personal, clinical and managerial skills. ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To work at all times within the policies and guidelines of the Hospice and Care Standards at all times. To ensure effective use of resources. To play an active part in the development and maintenance of good relationships with all who have business with the Hospice. To respect at all times the confidentiality of information covering patients, staff and volunteers. To promote the Hospice philosophy of care towards patients, relatives and visitors. Person Specification
Experience
Minimum 2 years experience in palliative care/oncology/or district nursing. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate care for palliative care patients and their families. Ability to assess patient needs that may be complex and subject to change. To have an understanding of safeguarding principles and be able to apply these within everyday practice and intervention/within your role. Ability to contribute to service development. Experience of the management of an inpatient ward and supervising staff. Experience of budget management. Qualifications
State registered Nurse registered with the NMC. Palliative care qualification at degree level or willingness to undertake. Experience with palliative care patients, long term conditions etc. Leadership and management qualification or be prepared to undertake relevant training. Prepared to develop clinical skills & knowledge in all areas of the within the Hospice. Experience of supervising staff and ward management. Personal Qualities
Demonstrable experience of team working and leadership/management and potential to develop. Be willing and able to develop own knowledge and skills and to contribute to the development of others. Ability to withstand sensitive and potentially stressful situations. Be adaptable, flexible, responsive & positive to change and service development. Specific Skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to deal with complex matters, advanced communication skills or willing to undertake. Supervisory, ability to supervise the work of others e.g. RNs, HCAs and volunteers. 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.
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