A Band 5 registered nurse post on the in-patient unit of Tapping House, an independent palliative care charity in Norfolk. The work centres on assessing, planning and evaluating care for patients and their families across the hospice's round-the-clock unit, working within a multidisciplinary team. Post holders are supported by band 6 and 7 nurses and given access to palliative care development, with a rota covering days, nights, weekends and public holidays. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients, with holistic needs and risk assessments
- Provide person-centred nursing care that respects patients' wishes and dignity
- Keep thorough, accurate documentation and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
- Include families and carers in care, enabling them to care for their loved one where safe and wished
- Recognise and accommodate patients' cultural and spiritual needs within available resources
- Manage controlled drugs safely, including record keeping and adequate supplies
- Co-ordinate care for a shift in the absence of the nurse in charge
- Take part in ward rounds and MDTs when delegated by the nurse in charge
- Mentor and support new staff, acting as a professional role model
- Support the IPU Champion programme, for example infection prevention, continence or tissue viability
- Help maintain a safe environment and take part in incident and risk reviews
- Meet patients' and families' educational and information needs and support those who are distressed
What’s required
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Current practical experience of working in a clinical environment
Skills & knowledge
- Thorough understanding of professional responsibilities
- Knowledge of current palliative care issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills when supporting patients with complex care needs
- Competent with medicines administration and syringe driver use
- Ability to prioritise work and co-ordinate workload
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care needs
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
- Driving licence with access to own car
Other
- Willingness to work days, nights, weekends and public holidays on a rota
- Able to participate as a team member
- Willingness to take part in quality improvement work
- Computer literate
Nice to have
- Palliative care experience
- Palliative care qualification
- Organisational and managerial skills
- Teaching skills
What’s offered
- Competitive salary
- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years FTE, plus public holidays
- Development opportunities
- Blue Light discount card
- Access to complementary therapy
- Free parking
- Onsite cafe
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
