Staff Nurse (Nights) - Maternity Cover in Winsford

Job summary

St Lukes is an adult hospice based in Winsford that cares for people in mid and south Cheshire who are suffering from cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. We offer specialist treatment, care, advice and support to many seriously ill people and their families every year. Were a small hospice with a big heart whose ethos, values and beliefs are core to everything we do. If you feel the same way wed love to hear from you.

We are looking for a registered nurse with a passion for palliative care to work as part of our multidisciplinary team. An opportunity has arisen in our Inpatient Unit at St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice.

We have a 20hr per week maternity cover position available. Hours will be worked over two nights a week starting from January 1st 2027 for 12 months.

We do not hold a sponsorship license. The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a team committed to delivering and leading high-quality care which reflects the philosophy and objectives of St Luke's Cheshire Hospice. The post holder will provide support for patients/families and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary health care team involved in patient care.

To provide a professional nursing service to patients and families on the in-care unit and across the hospice settings.

Supervise and guide students, junior members of staff, unqualified carers and volunteers in the Hospice.

Contribute to the ongoing development of the Hospice service in the quest to provide specialist palliative care that keeps the patient and family as the central focus.

• To work within the policies and procedures of the Hospice in order to maintain a safe working environment
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• To practise research-based techniques in care delivery
• To participate in the introduction and evaluation of new procedures for patient care
• To always act within the Code of Professional Practice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respect confidentiality
• To participate in multi-disciplinary and clinical meetings
• Liaison with other professional groups involved in patient care
• Contribute towards prevention and management of infections
• The post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty
• The post holder will take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the absence of the sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and supervise staff where appropriate

Management Role

• Take charge of the unit in the absence of a more Senior Nurse
• Delegation of appropriate tasks to other team members
• Maintenance of accurate patient care records
• Report deficiencies or dysfunction of equipment
• Respond to concerns or complaints from service users in accordance with the complaints procedure
• Participate in audit activity and review of standards within the Hospice

Education / Personal Development

• Actively participate in clinical supervision
• Participate in Individual Personal Review identifying development needs to meet the objectives of the Hospice service and business plan
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development through study, official courses and participation in in-house meetings and courses
• Acquire skills, under the scope of professional practice guidelines, which will enhance patient care
• Act as a role model to junior staff / visiting students and share knowledge and skills relevant to palliative care

Personnel

• Informing nursing management of continuation of NMC registration and the next expiry date
• Maintain a personal time sheet in preparation for the monthly salary returns
• To follow agreed policies and procedures of St Lukes Cheshire Hospice in order to maintain a safe environment

The post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism. The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.

Health, Safety and Security

Under health and safety legislation, each individual has a legal responsibility for their own welfare and for the health and safety of others and to co-operate in maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby minimising risk. The Hospice has a Health and Safety Policy which applies to all staff.

Similarly, it is each persons responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring any breaches of security to the attention of their manager.

Equal Opportunities

St Luke's Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation and St Luke's Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.

Confidentiality

In the course of your duties, you will have access to confidential material about members of staff, volunteers, other hospice business and patients. The Hospice has Data Protection Policy which applies to all staff.

St Luke's Cheshire Hospice is committed to safeguarding adults and children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with the Hospices Safeguarding Policies. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff.

This job description may vary from time to time according to the needs of St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice.

This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 years post registration experience of working in a palliative care setting
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of co-ordinating workload for self and others
• Involvement in training and development of others

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospice In care setting
• Experience of managing the workload in the absence of senior staff

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Passion for ethos of the hospice and demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation
• Ability to prioritise and manage own and others time and workload effectively
• Flexible approach to work
• Shows compassion &treats people with dignity, respect and kindness
• Ability to instil confidence in others
• A commitment to personal development & lifelong learning

Desirable

• Emotional intelligence and resilience

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• 1st level registered Adult nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills training
• Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent
• Diploma in palliative care
• Mentorship or teaching qualification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to participate in audit and training
• Ability to communicate with colleagues from clinical and non-clinical teams, with patients and those close to them
• Ability to develop effective working relationships as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines
• IT literate, with keyboard and computer skills and able to use clinical care systems
• Ability to assess, implement and evaluate individualised care for patients
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate evidence based clinical skills

Desirable

• Willingness to develop clinical skills to support delivery of strategic and operational plans

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: St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice

Address: Grosvenor House, Queensway, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 1BH, United Kingdom

Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Band 6 Ward Sisters, 01606555681

St Luke's Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation and St Luke's Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.

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