Job summary

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary care team, providing and managing holistic care to people who have life limiting conditions and /or who are terminally ill and dying. Enhancing independence, quality of life and the support provision of a variety of therapies, offering practical and emotional support to all patients and their carers, whilst ensuring the highest possible standards of specialist and supportive palliative nursing care is delivered, responding to changing circumstances and needs

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for assessing and managing the needs of patients/CYP: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care, following clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures, or codes of conduct
  • Ensure nursing care is delivered to the highest standard and reflects the needs of the patient/CYP
  • Ensure that, as far as possible, family and / or carers are included in guiding the care provided and can deliver care where it is safe, and they wish to do so
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Liaise with other professionals working within primary and secondary care settings, regarding care when require
  • Accountable for adhering to medicines management policy
  • Always act as an advocate for the patients/CYP
  • Provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate
  • Assist medical staff in chaperoning patients, supporting discussions and management of their care

About us

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Date posted

13 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

Band 5 Nurse

Job locations

Little Havens

Daws Heath Road

Benfleet

SS7 2LH

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Participate in the education of other professional and non-professional staff
  • Be prepared to mentor students from educational establishments on clinical placements
  • Work as part of a team supporting community hospice services
  • To participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients, often involving specialist lifting and handling equipment
  • Risk of exposure to bodily substances defined as hazardous.
  • Rigorous adherence to organisational infection prevention policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Participate in the education of other professional and non-professional staff
  • Be prepared to mentor students from educational establishments on clinical placements
  • Work as part of a team supporting community hospice services
  • To participate in the moving and handling of vulnerable patients, often involving specialist lifting and handling equipment
  • Risk of exposure to bodily substances defined as hazardous.
  • Rigorous adherence to organisational infection prevention policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • First level Degree or Diploma in Nursing
  • Current registration with the NMC
  • Experience of working with children or young people

Desirable

  • Palliative Care Experience
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • First level Degree or Diploma in Nursing
  • Current registration with the NMC
  • Experience of working with children or young people

Desirable

  • Palliative Care Experience

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).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).