Staff Nurse - Inpatient Unit (Band 5) in Woking

Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased to announce the following position: Palliative Care Staff Nurse Band 5. Woking and Sam Beare Hospice In Patient Unit is looking for a passionate, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our incredible team. Here at the hospice, we pride ourselves on giving exceptionally high standards of care to patients and their families through some of the most challenging times of their lives. Our charity-based service specialises in palliative and end of life care for patients with complex life limiting illnesses who live in the North-West Surrey area.

Some of the ways we provide such high standards is through fantastic staff to patient ratios that leave our patients and families feeling like they are always a priority. As well as our environment which is clean, warm and homely to ensure all that come through our services feel safe and comfortable. In addition to the wonderful environment, we have a keen focus on education and development. Our education team supports excellent training sessions taught by our in-house experts. Furthermore, our staff are encouraged and supported to increase their professional skills through courses and university modules. Part time and full time considered (applications for nights only will be considered and discussed at interview).

Main duties of the job include:

• Key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience; we are not accepting newly qualified RN applications.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Utilise your advanced nursing skills and knowledge.
• Experience of palliative care is desirable; it is not essential as we can offer support through our training and development programme.
• A compassionate nurse who will play a key role in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence based individualised nursing care.
• Possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and be able to lead and motivate others.
• An ability to teach and support junior members of the team.
• Supporting complex patients with their medical, social and psychological needs.
• Engage in the development of the ward.
• Focus on improving care and ensuring best practice at all times.

Successful candidate will have:

• Current NMC Registration.
• RN educated to Diploma or Degree level.
• Palliative care qualification (or willingness to complete).
• Mentorship qualification (or willingness to complete).
• UK Registration.

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.

Clinical Staff Benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 27 days rising to 29 days after five years service, rising to 33 days after 10 years service.
• Flexible Working: We fully support flexible working opportunities including working part time depending on the role.
• Free Parking: Free parking is available.
• Discounted Complementary Therapies: Our Wellbeing Team offer discounted therapies to all members of staff including massages and reflexology and Staff Wellbeing Days.
• Blue Light Discount Card: Staff can apply for a Blue Light card that offers discounts across 15,000 retailers.
• On Site Cafe: Our Garden Cafe based at the Hospice in Goldsworth Park offers a range of hot and cold food.

Job responsibilities include:

• To provide a high standard of individualised patient-centred care to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for relatives and carers on the Inpatient Unit.
• To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service including the teaching of junior staff and students.

Person Specification Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates a high standard of patient care and works in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work with others to produce workable solutions.
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive situations.
• Advanced IT skills.
• Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice.

Qualifications:

• Current NMC Registration.
• RN educated to Diploma or Degree level.
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.

Experience:

• Relevant clinical experience.
• Relevant experience of working as part of a team and self-directed.
• Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge.
• Placement or post qualification experience in a palliative care setting.

Knowledge:

• Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge with an ability to link this to the specialty of palliative care.
• Able to demonstrate professional awareness and knowledge.
• Extended clinical knowledge and skills.