Job summary
- Main area
- Staff nurse in palliative care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (22.5)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-PHN-0325-A
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Johns Hospice
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Hospice Palliative Care Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We’re seeking a registered nurse to work at our NHS funded hospice working under agenda for change terms and conditions, meaning you get all the benefits of working for an NHS Trust with the addition of free parking at our site. We would like someone to join our team who is passionate about palliative care, whereby you can really make a difference not only to patients but their families too. Whether that’s when patients come in for complex symptom management or for end of life care.
We are a 10 bedded unit (all en-suite) with staffing ratios that means you can deliver the best care possible to make a difference to your patients. Set in its own grounds means that we have gardens that the patients can use, even when they’re in their beds they can be pushed round the gardens. As well as working alongside the medical team you will also be a part of a team that includes an activity co-ordinator, complementary therapist and hairdresser. It really means that we can go the extra mile for our patients-and you can be part of that!
You will be supported through regular planned management and clinical supervision and complete a preceptorship package, before moving towards nurse in charge/co-ordinator status in a stepped approach to ensure you feel supported throughout the process. Our initial concentration is on getting you orientated and confident in working in a hospice environment.
Main duties of the job
You get to know your patients best, from spending time with them and their families (we have open visiting) therefore you are involved in the adaptable delivery of person-centred care for your patient e.g. assisting with activities of daily living, assessment of symptoms, administration of medication, tailoring the care to meet the patients’ wishes/desires at this time in their life etc on a daily basis.
Working as a contributing member of the MDT involved in the decision making process throughout the patients care pathway
Dealing with supporting patients and their relatives through this stage of their illness/life
Supporting patients to achieve good symptom management through various methods
Supporting training nurse associates and students
Deliver high standards of care in accordance with local and national initiative e.g. Specialist Palliative Care Review, NICE quality standard for end of life care, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Key Roles and Responsibilities
Maintain personal Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration and ensure adherence to Nursing Midwifery Council codes of supervision and conduct
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level Adult Registered Nurse.
- Evidence of professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Palliative care or related modules
Experience
Essential criteria
- Awareness, understanding and ability to demonstrate knowledge of Specialist Palliative Care needs within a clinical setting.
- Is at ease working with patients who have life limiting illness and dying.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable criteria
- Specialist Palliative Care Nursing Experience
- Appropriate demonstrable post registration experience
- Experience of working within Specialist Palliative Care environment / Oncology / other related field.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates ability to assess complex needs of patient and plan, implement and evaluate appropriate nursing intervention.
- Demonstrate the ability to cope effectively with the demands of working in stressful and emotive situations
- Recognition of own limitations
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to deal effectively with conflict
- Demonstrates basic computer skills.
- Demonstrates ability to make complex clinical decisions
- Able to respond flexibly to changing needs and priorities.
- Commitment to professional development
- Good time management and organisation skills.
- Able to demonstrate resilience
- Insight into own stress levels.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates ability to motivate nursing team and take initiative when appropriate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Barry Martin
- Job title
- Clinical Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 214669
- Additional information
Sr Hanna Bullock 03000 213656
Sr Caroline Oakes- 03000 211257
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