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Job summary

Are you a Registered Nurse who could provide dynamic clinical and managerial nursing leadership in our Inpatient unit? Do you want to make a positive difference by working with an innovative and respected organisation which delivers high quality support to people affected by life-limiting illnesses across Somerset?

St Margaret's Hospice Care has a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Sister to join our specialist palliative inpatient unit. Based in Taunton, you will join us on a 30 hour parttime, permanent basis.

This role is classified as a D level post within St Margaret's Hospice Clinical Services pay framework and has a current salary of £31,057 pro rata per annum plus an unsocial hours enhancement of 14% (equivalent to an Agenda for Change Band 6).

Main duties of the job

This is a chance to deliver inspirational management and leadership to our inpatient unit. Working alongside the Senior Sister, you will help role model specialist palliative care nursing, ensuring care is delivered to a high standard. In addition, you will ensure all aspects of the role, such as use of human and financial resources, are undertaken in an efficient and effective way.

You will need to have established experience in palliative & end of life care.

In return, we offer a rewarding role in a stimulating and positive working environment, the opportunity to develop new skills, and the satisfaction of being an integral part of the St. Margaret's team, helping to make each day count for individuals and families in Somerset.

About us

You won't just be joining a fantastic team you'll be part of a welcoming, community minded charity . Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. Everyone here contributes and has a part to play towards our goal. If you speak to any of our people, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, we could be a perfect match.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

33 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time) Reckonable service for clinical staff paid at band 5+ who join directly from the NHS or another hospice Ability to buy and sell annual leave

Pension scheme

NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme* Non-NHS employees will receive 5% employer and 5% employee contribution

Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering:

Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non-emergency care Unlimited access to 24/7 online GP Consultations as well as Expert Case Management Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance Counselling and support Legal, financial, and medical information and advice

And more...

Life assurance cover Health Cash Plans Blue Light Card Enhanced parental leave* Learning and development opportunities Free on-site parking Volunteering opportunities

*Eligibility criteria applies

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide dynamic clinical and managerial nurse leadership to theInpatient Unit. The job is ward basedand incorporates role modelling specialist palliative nursing. The model ofcare being patient centred, holistic, and quality driven.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of nursedevelopment including induction, mentorship, clinical supervision andfacilitating practice based learning.

As part of our Senior management team you will ensure the efficientand effective running of the unit including analysis of activity levels, use ofhuman and financial resources and appraisal of staff performance. Your rolewill be to assist the Senior Sister with overall responsibility for theclinical and managerial nursing service, whilst ensuring the highest ofstandards are delivered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RN on Part 1 or Part 2 of the NMC Register Willingness to work towards a Diploma or Degree in Health Studies

Desirable

Diploma/Degree in Health Studies Working towards Degree in Palliative Care Teaching qualification and experience Proven ability in Mentorship

Self Awareness

Essential

In depth knowledge of 3 palliative care or related experience Evidence of personal and professional development and updating A high standard of nursing skill and knowledge

Desirable

Experience in health care management Audit experience

Working with others

Essential

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with patients, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team other professionals and external agencies Able to communicate clinical confidential and complex issues sensitively Excellent interpersonal skills including listening, conflict resolution, assertiveness and negotiating skills Excellent leadership skills.

Desirable

n/a

Outcome and Results

Essential

Ability to manage own time and that of others within a dynamic environment Policy and systems development Ability to work without direct supervision Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Experience of financial management in health care

Leading in your area

Essential

Knowledge of current NHS and independent sector issues facing nursing and in particular specialist palliative care. Symptom management in specialist palliative care People management Moving and Handling Management of Sub-cutaneous therapy Management of Syringe drivers and Epidurals IV therapy Wound care and management Flexible approach to working arrangements Positive attitude towards equal opportunities and towards working in a diverse multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary environment Can-Do approach Reflective practitioner

Desirable

Venepuncture Cannulation Catheterisation Management of Peg feeds /Naso-gastric tubes Management of Tracheostomies

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