Registered Nurse Band 6 - In-Patient Unit; Bank

Registered Nurse Band 6 - In-Patient Unit (Bank)

Are you an experienced professional looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference? If so this could be the role you are looking for. Due to the growth of our services we are looking for exceptional people to join our amazing team.

The aim of the Inpatient unit is to provide support and care to patients with a wide range of symptoms associated with a life‑shortening illness. Our unit has nine individual bedrooms with en‑suite facilities, their own patio and garden views. In addition there is plenty of room for family and friends when they visit which includes access to our wonderful gardens.

Previous applicants need not apply

The post holder will be responsible for delivering the highest standard of palliative care to patients and their families under the care of Tapping House. Care is provided within the hospice inpatient unit 24 hours a day, seven days a week and aims to support patient choice and access to excellent end of life care and support.

As a core member of the care team and a member of the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will be involved in assessing and developing appropriate plans of intervention and support for patients and their families, providing advice and signposting to other services as required as well as ensuring effective, timely communication.

As a Band 6, there is an expectation of experience of leadership of shifts, with the support of the Ward Manager, ANPs, Hospice Doctors and our Associate Director of Care Quality to ensure effective flow of patients across the services, as well as providing mentoring and role‑modelling for less experienced colleagues. You will be involved in helping to facilitate the education and support of qualified and unqualified staff and to participate in the development of nursing practice across the hospice.

Care provision shall reflect evidence‑based practice, in line with legal requirements, statutory rules and Hospice policies relating to practice, and the NMC Code of Conduct.

The post will cover day and night shifts. Full and part‑time applicants will be considered.

In addition to the competitive salary we offer the following –

• Annual Leave 25 days (increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years FTE) and public holidays
• Access to Blue Light discount card
• Access to complementary Therapy
• Free parking
• Onsite cafe

We have an amazing multi‑disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do.

Our Vision is –

Every person affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent rest of life care and bereavement support.

Our Values are:

COMPASSION

ACCESSIBILITY

RESPECT

EXCELLENCE

SPARK

The Hospice stands in beautiful well‑maintained grounds. Our building is modern and light with each bedroom having a garden view.

MAIN DUTIES

Clinical

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients in a way that reflects the Hospice philosophy.
• To provide hands‑on nursing care to all patients respecting their wishes and maintaining their dignity.
• Ensure the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available.
• Support Pre‑admission reviews and monitoring of referrals received.
• Manage discharge planning where appropriate
• Promote a multi‑disciplinary approach to care by ensuring effective communication is maintained between all staff, volunteers, patients and their families and attend weekly MDTs where appropriate
• Be proactively involved with incident and risk reviews, cascading learning from events.
• Promote the Hospice Record Keeping policy ensuring all care plans and patient documentation are completed appropriately
• Mentor and support new staff
• Become a Professional role model
• Participate in ward rounds when appropriate
• Develop knowledge in pain and symptom control and maintain personal, professional and clinical skills.
• Ensure safe running of controlled drugs ensuring safe record keeping and adequate supplies.
• To be responsible, in conjunction with the Nurse in charge, for maintaining a safe environment for patients and their…