Registered Nurse - Hospice at Home
Location
Woking, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
2/20/2025
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Description
Job Summary
You will support patients with palliative or end of life prognosis and their families / carers to achieve their preferred place of care. You will work under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialists to develop knowledge and expertise in palliative care whilst providing a timely service. You will assist the Clinical Nurse Specialists to manage a caseload of patients supporting with telephone calls, home visits, bereavement support and symptom management. You will provide clinical leadership to junior members of the team with support, teaching and clinical guidance.
Main duties of the job
The RGN will be expected, under supervision, to deliver high standards of personalised care and identify needs of the patients through holistic assessment.
The RGN will use their experience and knowledge of palliative care to deliver appropriate symptom control, clinical and personal care, and medication administration.
They will work collaboratively with the Community Specialist Palliative Care Team (CSPCT), GPs and district nursing teams.
They will monitor patients on an ongoing basis, to evaluate outcomes and adjust care plans to ensure optimum co-ordination and delivery of care.
The RGN will take responsibility for their own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs.
About Us
We are a patient centred charity that delivers palliative and end of life care to thousands of people each year with advanced life-limiting illnesses who live in Northwest Surrey. The Hospice also provides support to their carers and families in patient homes, in care or nursing homes, or through its In-Patient Unit in the Hospice, as well as through the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre. This role is an essential component in the Hospice at Home Team which forms part of the Community Services Team, supporting and caring for patients in the community and ensuring that the highest standards of care are delivered.
Date posted
14 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
B0107-25-0005
Job locations
The Goldsworth Park Centre
Woking
Surrey
GU21 3LG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert, for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert, for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
Address
The Goldsworth Park Centre
Woking
Surrey
GU21 3LG
Employer's website
https://wsbh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
You will support patients with palliative or end of life prognosis and their families / carers to achieve their preferred place of care. You will work under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialists to develop knowledge and expertise in palliative care whilst providing a timely service. You will assist the Clinical Nurse Specialists to manage a caseload of patients supporting with telephone calls, home visits, bereavement support and symptom management. You will provide clinical leadership to junior members of the team with support, teaching and clinical guidance.
Main duties of the job
The RGN will be expected, under supervision, to deliver high standards of personalised care and identify needs of the patients through holistic assessment.
The RGN will use their experience and knowledge of palliative care to deliver appropriate symptom control, clinical and personal care, and medication administration.
They will work collaboratively with the Community Specialist Palliative Care Team (CSPCT), GPs and district nursing teams.
They will monitor patients on an ongoing basis, to evaluate outcomes and adjust care plans to ensure optimum co-ordination and delivery of care.
The RGN will take responsibility for their own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs.
About Us
We are a patient centred charity that delivers palliative and end of life care to thousands of people each year with advanced life-limiting illnesses who live in Northwest Surrey. The Hospice also provides support to their carers and families in patient homes, in care or nursing homes, or through its In-Patient Unit in the Hospice, as well as through the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre. This role is an essential component in the Hospice at Home Team which forms part of the Community Services Team, supporting and caring for patients in the community and ensuring that the highest standards of care are delivered.
Date posted
14 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
B0107-25-0005
Job locations
The Goldsworth Park Centre
Woking
Surrey
GU21 3LG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert, for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert, for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Post registration experience
- Experience of ongoing professional development
- Mentorship qualification or working towards
- Oncology or Palliative qualification
- Experience of working in a MDT
- Knowledge of palliative care or relevant experience
- Knowledge of national, regional, and local policy in relation to quality standards, targets and improvements initiatives
- Experience with multi agency working
- Experience in helping to develop clinical services
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Ability to form and maintain professional working relationships
- Good working knowledge and application of the MS Office packages
- Effective time management and organisation skills
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team
- Advanced IT skills
- Community experience
- Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
- Registered Nurse
- Post registration experience
- Experience of ongoing professional development
- Mentorship qualification or working towards
- Oncology or Palliative qualification
- Experience of working in a MDT
- Knowledge of palliative care or relevant experience
- Knowledge of national, regional, and local policy in relation to quality standards, targets and improvements initiatives
- Experience with multi agency working
- Experience in helping to develop clinical services
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Ability to form and maintain professional working relationships
- Good working knowledge and application of the MS Office packages
- Effective time management and organisation skills
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Ability to work autonomously and in a team
- Advanced IT skills
- Community experience
- Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
Address
The Goldsworth Park Centre
Woking
Surrey
GU21 3LG
Employer's website
https://wsbh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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