Job summary This is a full time Position available Hours per weekThis role can work across a variety of shift patterns that could include late shifts, nights or early shifts.
Main duties of the job Our Inpatient Unit at Winsley is a safe and comfortable environment with dedicated medical and nursing care.
Patients usually stay for a short time - between seven and ten days.
After consultation with a patient's GP or other healthcare professional, we are able to offer short stays at the Unit.
Often, this time is used to assess a patient's needs and to plan for future care.
About us Here at Dorothy House we provide compassionate care and support for people in our community with a life-limiting illness.
Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well.
Job description Job responsibilities Here at Dorothy House we provide compassionate care and support for people in our community with a life-limiting illness.
Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well.Our Inpatient Unit at Winsley is a safe and comfortable environment with dedicated medical and nursing care.
Patients usually stay for a short time - between seven and ten days.
After consultation with a patient's GP or other healthcare professional, we are able to offer short stays at the Unit.
Often, this time is used to assess a patient's needs and to plan for future care.REGISTERED NURSE | Band 5 £29,530 - £36,483 Per AnnumDuring this role, you will work with the team using a patient-centered approach and evidenced based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and will co-ordinate care from admission to discharge.The duties and responsibilities will include: Demonstrate clinical practice which is patient focused and has a high commitment to professional caring and partnership in care.To assess the needs of patients and devise a plan of nursing care based on assessment of physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs, involving patients and carers in the process.To implement the planned programme of nursing care and where appropriate, liaise with other members of the Caring Team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing careTo take charge, as required, and co-ordinate the nursing care, liaising with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team.To organise and manage own time according to the delegated workTo attend meetings asTo ensure all the Dorothy House Hospice Care policies and procedures are adheredTo participate in education and training of staff in the clinical setting and more formal teaching programmes.To take responsibility for personal development and education and identify training needs through the induction and appraisal system.
See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.HOURS OF WORKThis is a full time Position available Hours per week.
This role can work across a variety of shift patterns that could include late shifts, nights or early shifts.ABOUT YOUEssential requirements: First Level Nurse with RegistrationCan demonstrate evidence based practice to nursing careDemonstrates an ability to contribute effectively within the Multi-disciplinary teamCan demonstrate professional sensitivity and insightCan give examples of awareness of own limitations and when to refer to other colleagues.Ability to co-ordinate discharge planning in conjunction with other members of the Multi-disciplinary TeamCan give examples of when to both give and receive supportHolds a good level of medicines management knowledgeCan give examples of successfully managing their workloadCan demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development Desirable requirements: Can demonstrate knowledge around palliative careTeaching experience or qualification, eg Facilitating Learning & Assessment in Practice or ENB 998Experience with SytmOne ABOUT THE BENEFITS Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff: Generous holiday allowance for all roles, increasing with length of serviceExcellent industry leading training and development programmes with many career development opportunitiesPension with Life AssuranceCycle to work schemeEmployee Counselling and Mindful Employer Charter - providing our staff with information, advice and support for those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or any other mental health conditions.Simply Health - Providing insurance against certain everyday healthcare costs such as dental and optical treatments.
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application.Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received.
We therefore encourage early submission of your application.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential - First Level Nurse with Registration - Can demonstrate evidence based practice to nursing care - Demonstrates an ability to contribute effectively within the Multi-disciplinary team - Can demonstrate professional sensitivity and insight - Can give examples of awareness of own limitations and when to refer to other colleagues Desirable - Can demonstrate knowledge around palliative care - Teaching experience or qualification, eg Facilitating Learning & Assessment in Practice or ENB 998 Experience Essential - Ability to co-ordinate discharge planning in conjunction with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team - Can give examples of when to both give and receive support - Holds a good level of medicines management knowledge - Can give examples of successfully managing their workload - Can demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development Desirable - Experience with SytmOne