Registered Nurse In Patient Unit in Swindon

Are youa compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a role where you have the time toprovide the care patients truly deserve? Join Prospect Hospices inpatient unitin Wroughton where you will deliver expert palliative and end-of-life care in asupportive and person-centred environment.

"Youmatter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will doall we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until youdie." Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of the modern hospice movement

We arelooking for passionate people who embody our values. You'll work alongsideexperienced specialists, caring for patients and families with dignity,compassion and clinical excellence. In our latest staff survey, 100% said theywould be happy for a friend or relative to receive care here, while 98% saidtheir work has meaning and purpose.

Hours:Full & Part time hours considered (to cover a 24-hour service, expected 12- hour shifts across days and nights).

Please note we are not part of the NHS agenda for change.

Main duties of the job

As aregistered nurse, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providinghigh-quality palliative and end-of-life care, supporting patients and familieswith compassion, skill and empathy.

You willdeliver care through:

Evidence-basedclinical care and symptom management.

Holistic,person-centred care for patients and families.

Workingcollaboratively within our multidisciplinary team including social workers,spiritual care, physios.

Supportingpatients with dignity throughout their end-of-life journey.

Previoushospice or palliative care experience isn't essential. If you're an experiencedRegistered Nurse with compassion and a willingness to learn, we'll provide acomprehensive induction and ongoing specialist development.

Whynurses choose Prospect Hospice

Outstandingnurse-to-patient ratios time to care and connect.

Timeto build meaningful relationships with patients and families.

Nurse-ledenvironment supporting autonomy and clinical leadership.

100%staff satisfaction with our care quality in our staff survey.

Freeonsite parking, quiet surroundings and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Beingpartof such an amazing and dedicated team is incredible. There are ampleopportunities to learn and develop, helping me improve my skills and provide thebest possible care to our patients. Providing palliative and end-of-life careis such a privilege. Bex Registered Nurse

About us

Prospect Hospice is an independent hospice supporting a community of300,000 people in Swindon, Marlborough and North Wiltshire, and the villages ofLechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.

It is the only dedicated provider ofspecialist end of life care services within it's locality. The Hospicesmulti-professionals teams support people in the community, in care homes, atthe Great Western Hospital and at the Hospice in Wroughton. Care is alsoextended to the families and friends of patients.

Job responsibilities

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.

Were looking for someone who is:

Compassionate and patient-focused.

Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Experienced in palliative, hospice, oncology or complex care (desirable).

Join a team where your nursing skills are valued, your wellbeing is prioritised and youll be making a lasting difference every day.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please call Jo Hyde, Clinical Lead Inpatient Unit, on 01793 816137.

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length service).
• NHS Pension (for existing members) or generous contributory pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, discounts including Blue Light Card.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
• A values led, inclusive working environment.
• Free parking on-site.

Please note: Salary will be dependent on palliative care experience.

Please refer to the attached job description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.

Interviews will take place on 24 & 25 September.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional NMC registration.

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to eliminating discrimination in our workplace and the communities we serve.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, employment offers are subject to checks, which may include DBS, references, online and social media checks, and qualification verification. We expect all staff to share this commitment and follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We review applications as they are received and may close the vacancy early.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree/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.

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.

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.

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.

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.