Hospice @ Home Staff Nurse

Job Title

Hospice @ Home Staff Nurse

Location

Based at Little Hulton predominantly working in Trafford

Salary

Hospice Band 5, Competency Based Framework, £30,869 to 37,577 (pro rata)

Enhancements of between 30% and 60% for weekend, bank holidays, unsocial hours

Hours

22.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday) 7.5hr shifts between 09.00hrs and 20.00hrs

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses.

We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.

You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

The Role

The H@H Staff Nurse will:

• Conduct initial assessments to patients and carers in their own living environments to plan, deliver and evaluate specialist palliative care.
• Contribute to the holistic assessment and support of the specialist needs of patients, families and carers accessing the specialist palliative care service.
• Provide specialist palliative care and support to patients and carers in their own living environment, identifying their specific goals, promoting and maintaining independence.
• Effectively manage your caseload, prioritising work appropriately in order to support the safe and effective delivery of care.
• Work collaboratively and liaise with healthcare professionals internally and externally. Attend relevant MDT meetings, huddles and GSF’s.
• Support the team leader to ensure an effectively managed service.
• Refer to other internal or external services where appropriate.
• Provide bereavement support, signposting to other services as appropriate.
• Contribute to service development and improvements in line with the clinical strategy
• Ensure accurate record keeping in accordance with organisational policy and professional requirements.
• Work in accordance with own professional conduct (NMC).
• Work independently and oversee members of the team.
• Actively participate in the hospice performance development review process to identify own learning needs taking necessary steps to reach personal/professional objectives.

Requirements

The H@H Staff Nurse will have:

• 1^st level Registration or Diploma level nursing qualification and current registration with NMC.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle with car insured for business use.

Desirable

• Completion of communication skills training
• Relevant post registration palliative care experience.
• Experience working in the community as a registered nurse.

The H@H Staff Nurse will be able to:

• Use their initiative and effectively manage their time and workload.
• Demonstrate competence with basic IT skills and Microsoft packages.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of electronic medical records (e.g. EMIS) and be able to update records in line with organisational policy.
• Awareness of the organisational strategic direction of the hospice in regard to the provision of specialist palliative care services.
• Organise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Demonstrate an understanding of frequently used medications and apply knowledge to ensure safe and effective practice.
• Demonstrate an awareness of palliative care emergencies.
• Demonstrate involvement in service development.
• Foster good working relationships, communicating effectively with the MDT and service users internally and externally.
• Work with patients and those close to them with a kind, empathetic and person centered approach.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and their families about a range of complex issues including Advanced care planning.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with patients to establish patient centred goals and develop a plan to achieve them.
• Support the delivery of hands on nursing care in conjunction with community colleagues.
• Deliver emotional and psychological support equivalent to level.

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Health cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted lunches on site
• Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Click here to apply. 

Please contact Joanne Laidlaw, H@H Team Leader on 0161 702 5405 or email jlaidlaw@sah.org.uk for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

Closing date: 15th June 2025

Interview date: 24th June 2025