Zest Registered Nurse

This Registered Nurse post sits within the Zest Young Adult service at St Elizabeth Hospice, which is expanding respite care for young people with progressive illness. The core of the work is leading weekend short breaks for up to three young adults with complex health needs, overseeing their care and supervising care assistants. The role is 15 hours a week, mostly at weekends, and covers hospice stays and community outings.

Current NMC registration and at least one year's post-qualification experience are required.

• Lead short break care for up to three young adults staying at the hospice for the weekend, meeting their health needs and responding to changes
• Supervise care assistants and delegate tasks appropriately
• Support young adults to achieve their goals and plan weekend activities, including community outings
• Encourage independence and self-management, recognising individual developmental needs
• Assess the needs of patients and families, set priorities and refer on to other professionals
• Plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred care plans with patients and families
• Administer drugs and treatments within hospice and NMC guidelines
• Follow community emergency care plans when a sudden change or deterioration occurs
• Manage care risks and report incidents promptly
• Coordinate cover for shifts when staff are absent, following the short break cancellation procedure
• Support young adults to complete one page profiles and other person-centred tools
• Work within the One Team nursing model, supporting other clinical areas such as the in-patient unit and community when needed

• First level Registered Nurse qualification

• Current NMC registration

• Minimum of one year's post-qualification experience
• Ability to assess complex patient needs that change over time
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate care
• Understanding of safeguarding principles applied in practice

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, including handling complex matters
• Ability to supervise others such as healthcare assistants
• IT literacy, with the ability to learn Microsoft packages and Staff Care/Systm One

• Criminal records disclosure and vetting checks

• Motivated, flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrable team working experience
• Willingness to develop own knowledge and contribute to others' development
• Able to cope with sensitive and potentially stressful situations

• Full driving licence
• Palliative care qualification at diploma level or above, or equivalent
• Proven ward management skills
• Experience in palliative care, learning disabilities, community or inpatient settings
• Experience of working with young adults
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of a person-centred care approach
• Experience of a co-production approach

• 27 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Life cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Health Service Discounts
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Blue Light Card and Employee Assistance Programme