Hospice Inpatient Unit Band 5 Staff Nurse

Job summary

Band 5 Staff Nurse (AfC banding points 16-23)

Salary: £38,488 - £46,852 pa including HCAs

Hours: Full time - 37.5 per week

Would you like the time and space to deliver the patient care that inspired you to become a nurse?

NB: Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship and applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring this.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Staff Nurse who can drive forward Trinity's vision and values and ensure safe, outstanding care for patients.

We are renowned for our patient-centred care which allows us to focus on high-quality nursing standards, giving nurses the time and space to deliver the patient care that inspired them to join the profession.

Together, the inpatient unit (IPU) team at Trinity makes a real difference to the lives of people affected by serious long-term conditions and helps set the standard for specialist palliative and end of life care. We hope you'll join us.

We offer great training, support and development in addition to an attractive benefits package.

If you are looking for a new opportunity and are passionate about delivering great care, then this could be the perfect fit for you.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver skilled and compassionate nursing care of the highest quality
• To comply with all relevant professional codes of practice and to conduct all duties in accordance with Trinitys policies and procedures
• To foster positive working relationships with other departments across the hospice

• We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions
• If you're coming from another CQC regulated organisation, you can bring your entitlements to annual leave, sick leave and maternity/paternity pay accrued through long service with you
• Employer pension contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
• A generous 27 days' annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)

• To plan, implement and evaluate evidence- based nursing care strategies for patients and their carers in an open and co-operative manner respecting the rights of the individual.
• To anticipate the changing needs of patients and emotionally prepared the patient and family.
• To participate in IDT discussions to inform the management plan for patients.
• To undertake bereavement meetings with the necessary support and training.
• In conjunction with the band sixes, lead on the day to day management of the discharge process.
• To disseminate the management plans for the patients to the rest of the nursing team.

• To plan, implement and evaluate evidence- based nursing care strategies for patients and their carers in an open and co-operative manner respecting the rights of the individual.
• To anticipate the changing needs of patients and emotionally prepared the patient and family.
• To participate in IDT discussions to inform the management plan for patients.
• To undertake bereavement meetings with the necessary support and training.
• In conjunction with the band sixes, lead on the day to day management of the discharge process.
• To disseminate the management plans for the patients to the rest of the nursing team.

• First level registered general nurse, willing to take part in studies in specialist palliative care and develop their clinical experience

• Demonstrates an understanding of specialist palliative care/ oncology or other related field
• Demonstrates experience of working with a wider interdisciplinary team
• Willingness to take part in studies in specialist palliative care and develop their clinical experience
• Demonstrating the ability to assess complex needs of patients, cope effectively with the demands of working in the hospice and understanding of specialist palliative care / oncology are also among essential criteria
• Demonstrates the ability to cope effectively with the demands of working in the hospice
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a nursing team
• Flexibility- able to respond flexibly to changing needs and priorities
• Well organized with good time management skills
• Commitment to professional development
• To have an understanding of, and an ability to promote equal opportunities in all areas of work

• Evidence of further studies
• General nursing experience

• First level registered general nurse, willing to take part in studies in specialist palliative care and develop their clinical experience

• Demonstrates an understanding of specialist palliative care/ oncology or other related field
• Demonstrates experience of working with a wider interdisciplinary team
• Willingness to take part in studies in specialist palliative care and develop their clinical experience
• Demonstrating the ability to assess complex needs of patients, cope effectively with the demands of working in the hospice and understanding of specialist palliative care / oncology are also among essential criteria
• Demonstrates the ability to cope effectively with the demands of working in the hospice
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a nursing team
• Flexibility- able to respond flexibly to changing needs and priorities
• Well organized with good time management skills
• Commitment to professional development
• To have an understanding of, and an ability to promote equal opportunities in all areas of work

• Evidence of further studies
• General nursing experience