Staff Nurse (Nights) - Maternity CoverNHS

Job summary

St Lukes is an adult hospice based in Winsford that cares for people in mid and south Cheshire who are suffering from cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. We offer specialist treatment, care, advice and support to many seriously ill people and their families every year. Were a small hospice with a big heart whose ethos, values and beliefs are core to everything we do. If you feel the same way wed love to hear from you.

We are looking for a registered nurse with a passion for palliative care to work as part of our multidisciplinary team. An opportunity has arisen in our Inpatient Unit at St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice. If you want the time to give compassionate patient centred care as part of a small multidisciplinary team in our Day Hospice please apply.

We have a 20hr per week maternity cover position available. Hours will be worked over two nights a week for 12 months.

We do not hold a sponsorship license. The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a team committed to delivering and leading high-quality care which reflects the philosophy and objectives of St Luke's Cheshire Hospice. The post holder will provide support for patients/families and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary health care team involved in patient care.

To provide a professional nursing service to patients and families on the in-care unit and across the hospice settings

Supervise and guide students, junior members of staff, unqualified carers and volunteers in the Hospice

Contribute to the ongoing development of the Hospice service in the quest to provide specialist palliative care that keeps the patient and family as the central focus

Job description

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

To work within the policies and procedures of the Hospice in order to maintain a safe working environment

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care

To practise research-based techniques in care delivery

To participate in the introduction and evaluation of new procedures for patient care

To always act within the Code of Professional Practice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respect confidentiality

To participate in multi-disciplinary and clinical meetings

Liaison with other professional groups involved in patient care

Contribute towards prevention and management of infections

The post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty

The post holder will take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the absence of the sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and supervise staff where appropriate

Management Role

Take charge of the unit in the absence of a more Senior Nurse

Delegation of appropriate tasks to other team members

Maintenance of accurate patient care records

Report deficiencies or dysfunction of equipment

Respond to concerns or complaints from service users in accordance

with the complaints procedure

Participate in audit activity and review of standards within the Hospice

Education / Personal Development

Actively participate in clinical supervision

Participate in Individual Personal Review identifying development needs to meet the objectives of the Hospice service and business plan

Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development through study, official courses and participation in in-house meetings and courses

Acquire skills, under the scope of professional practice guidelines, which will enhance patient care

Act as a role model to junior staff / visiting students and share knowledge and skills relevant to palliative care

The post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism. The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.

Personnel

Informing nursing management of continuation of NMC registration and the next expiry date

Maintain a personal time sheet in preparation for the monthly salary returns

To follow agreed policies and procedures of St Lukes Cheshire Hospice in order to maintain a safe environment

The post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism. The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.

Health, Safety and Security

Under health and safety legislation, each individual has a legal responsibility for their own welfare and for the health and safety of others and to co-operate in maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby minimising risk. The Hospice has a Health and Safety Policy which applies to all staff.

Similarly, it is each persons responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring any breaches of security to the attention of their manager.

Equal Opportunities

St Luke's Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation and St Luke's Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.

Confidentiality

In the course of your duties, you will have access to confidential material about members of staff, volunteers, other hospice business and patients. The Hospice has Data Protection Policy which applies to all staff.

St Luke's Cheshire Hospice is committed to safeguarding adults and children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with the Hospices Safeguarding Policies. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff.

This job description may vary from time to time according to the needs of St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice.

This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.

About us

At St Lukes Hospice, our ethos is one of service; being of service to our local people and community is central to all that we do. We believe the most important privilege any person can have is the opportunity to comfort and support ones fellow human beings in their hour of need. This spirit of service at St Lukes extends not only to the patients, but also to family and friends, and we welcome diversity.

The founding members of St Lukes Hospice were driven by the same ideals that inspire us today; to reach out a warm and caring hand to those in need and to help relieve their suffering of mind, spirit or body. The founder of the Hospice movement, the late Dame Cicely Saunders, wanted hospices to remain a beacon of hope with a message of care and community. St Lukes is a lively and vibrant Hospice that has a very powerful reason to be here.

St Lukes is an incredibly inspiring place to work and volunteer. You will be joining a passionate team, dedicated to delivering care and support to local people and their families.

We all share in the sense of privilege and honour that comes from being involved in a local organisation doing such important work and each day we look for new and innovative ways to make a difference to the wider community.

Each member of staff is highly valued at St Lukes