Registered Nurse - Taunton, United Kingdom - St Margaret's Somerset Hospice

St Margaret's Somerset Hospice Taunton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Permanent

Description

Job summary

Are you a Registered Nurse who wants to make a positive difference by delivering high quality care and support to people affected by life-limiting illnesses? Are you looking for a role where you have Time to Care ?

Do you want to be part of an organisation who will help you to develop and achieve your career goals to become the best you can be?

St Margaret's Hospice Care has a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team. This role is based in Taunton. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,413 per annum.

We're proud of the services we deliver to the people of Somerset, working as part of an organisation where everyone is valued and supported in the important role they play in delivering our crucial service.

Main duties of the job

Based within our patient focused IPU team, you will play a key role by delivering nursing care that is patient-centred and holistic. This is a role where you will really be given the time and space to get to know the people you support .

Our service operates 24/7 and shift patterns include weekends and bank holidays and rotation onto night duty. We offer flexibility in shift patterns plus the opportunity to gain experience in other areas of hospice care, including community.

From day 1,you will be fully supported in post with a robust and in-depth Induction, peer support and shared learning, and our new Clinical Skills Program. We have a fantastic education team and all our CPD is delivered onsite at the hospice. With a wide range of courses, learning opportunities, and personalised development pathways, we'll support you to grow and succeed in your role, helping you to achieve your career aspirations.

We also offer Preceptorship Support Programmes to newly qualified nurses and are committed to supporting all staff in their career journey with us through personal development and rotational opportunities. Previous hospice or palliative care experience is not required as full training and support will be provided.

About us

You won't just be joining a fantastic team you'll be part of a welcoming, community minded charity. Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. Everyone here contributes and has a part to play towards our goal. If you speak to any of our staff or volunteers, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, we could be a perfect match.

Holiday entitlement

33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time)

Recognise continuous service for clinical staff paid at band 5+ who join directly from the NHS or another hospice

Pension scheme

NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme*

Non-NHS employees will receive 5% employer and 5% employee contribution

Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering:

Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non-emergency care

Unlimited access to 24/7 online GP Consultations as well as Expert Case Management

Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance

Counselling and support

Legal, financial, and medical information and advice

And More...

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance cover 2x salary

Blue Light Card

Enhanced parental leave*

Learning and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Volunteering opportunities

*Eligibility criteria applies

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providenursing care that is at all times patient-centred, holistic and quality driven,ensuring optimum quality of life for all patients in the inpatient unit.

Provide appropriate support andadvice for families and carers working effectively alongside themultidisciplinary team across all clinical settings.

Within your area assist in thecoordination of the nursing team regarding all aspects of clinical andoperational activity.

Assist in managing, operating andsupporting a 24/7 response by providing appropriate clinical and non-clinicaladvice and support within the boundaries of the service, for patients withcancer and non-cancer palliative care needs.

Educate colleagues and influencepractice by talking to other health care professionals and participating ineducation programmes and research.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RN 1/2 or equivalent

Desirable

Diploma or Degree in palliative care or related field

Post registration qualification relevant to field of practice

Teaching qualification

Self Awareness

Essential

Recognises the impact of behaviour on others

Separates issues from people

Understands other people's pressures

Listens to others points of view with compassion and respect

Manages personal frustrations to avoid conflict and stress

Desirable

n/a

Working with others

Essential

Understands people are different and pays attention to their different needs so that everyone is treated fairly

Effective interpersonal skills including listening, conflict resolution and negotiating skills

Effective communication skills both written and verbal with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies including out of hours advice

Desirable

Previous palliative care/oncology community experience that includes care of individuals with life limiting illness

Experience across a variety of healthcare settings

Outcome and Results

Essential

Conscientious, reliable and punctual

Looks for solutions rather than problems

Shares and communicates information clearly and in a timely way

Ability to manage own time and that of others

Ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

Uses information and evidence to generate new ideas and solutions

Leading in your area

Essential

Flexible approach to working arrangements with the ability to work shifts over a 7 day week

Committed to self-development, taking opportunities, time and investment for professional development

Basic IT Skills

Evidence of personal and professional development and updating

Up to date Clinical skills and ability to utilise

Is inclusive and appreciates different styles of work

Desirable

Takes a coaching approach

Specialist knowledge in fields of venepuncture, cannulation, enteral feeding, naso-gastric tubes, catheterisation, syringe pumps, PV and management of tracheostomies

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