A Band 6 registered nurse post on the in-patient unit at Tapping House, an independent charity running palliative care and bereavement services. The role centres on assessing and planning individual care for patients and families, leading a shift as nurse in charge when designated, and mentoring junior staff. It is hospice-based with close multidisciplinary working, and includes controlled drug management and acting as fire officer when senior staff are absent. NMC registration and the existing right to work are required, as visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care for patients in line with the hospice philosophy
- Provide hands-on nursing care that respects patients' wishes and dignity
- Co-ordinate care for a shift when designated as nurse in charge
- Lead and support colleagues, monitoring staffing and skill mix for subsequent shifts and reporting gaps
- Manage controlled drugs with robust records and adequate supplies
- Include families and carers in care decisions and enable them to care for their loved ones where safe and wished
- Mentor and support new staff, trainees and junior staff
- Take part in MDT meetings and ward rounds, communicating clearly with staff, volunteers, patients and families
- Manage discharge planning and support pre-admission reviews and referral monitoring
- Take part in incident and risk reviews and cascade learning
- Keep care plans and patient documentation complete under the hospice record keeping policy
- Act as designated fire officer for the in-patient unit and wider hospice when senior staff are absent
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Current practical experience in a clinical environment
- Palliative care experience
Skills & knowledge
- Thorough understanding of professional responsibilities
- Knowledge of current palliative care issues
- Competent with medicines administration and syringe driver use
- Contemporary evidence-based clinical skills
- Good verbal and written communication
- Computer literacy
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence
Other
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate workload
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care needs
- Ability to stay calm and de-escalate heightened emotions
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns
- Ability to work as a team member
Nice to have
- Palliative care qualification
- Organisational and managerial skills
- Teaching skills
- Knowledge of SystmOne
What's offered
- 25 days annual leave, 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
