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Healthcare Assistant

Job Title

Healthcare Assistant

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

£24,793- £26,444 per annum (pro rata) Hospice Band 3, Competency Based Framework

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

Hours

34.5 hours per week, 11.5 hr shifts – including night shifts and weekend working on a rota basis.

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 Healthcare Assistant will:

Provide holistic palliative care and support (appropriate to their role as a HCA) to patients and those closest to them
Ensure accurate record keeping on EMIS in accordance with organisational requirements
Effectively communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the planning of care
Work in accordance with hospice policies to ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To assist in providing bereavement support to carers and relative, participating in relevant remembrance events.
Actively participate in the hospice Performance Development review process to identify own learning needs and take necessary steps to reach objectives and develop own competence to practice.
Use support systems appropriately to support wellbeing and personal development eg Schwartz rounds, reflection sessions.
Act as an ambassador for St Ann’s hospice by maintaining a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
Provide support to new members of the team, students and volunteers.
Support the team in developing and implementing agreed team initiatives.
Take an active part in ward meetings.
Support with relevant link groups.

Requirements

The Healthcare Assistant will:

Have or be willing to work towards a Care Certificate.
Have undertaken training in, or demonstrate experience in communication skills.
Demonstrate an interest in specialist palliative care.
Current right to work in the UK- NO SPONSERSHIPS AVAILABLE

The Healthcare Assistant will be able to:

Demonstrate previous experience of working as a HCA in hospital or other similar care setting.
Be committed to developing your IT and digital skills
Use their own initiative and help prioritise day-to-day work.
Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Work as a team player
Maintain strict confidentiality
Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding and the importance of promoting the welfare of adults and children.
Display a positive, kind, empathetic and person centered approach.
Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance and personal responsibilities.
Be flexible and willing to work day and night shifts/unsocial hours.

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 Helen Newberry on 0161 702 5417 or email hnewberry@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

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 22nd June 2025

Interview date: 27th June 2025

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Registered Nurse

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

£30,869 to 38,018 (pro rata) Hospice Band 5, Competency Based Framework

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

Hours

23-34.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday, including nights)

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.

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 Registered Nurse will:

Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective management of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) on a shift-by-shift basis as delegated by the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse.
Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective holistic care.
Lead on the delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care, ensuring individual care needs are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
Use professional judgement when assessing patient needs / problems and investigations requiring analysis and intervention.
Organise own time and that of junior learners.
Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
Ensure that patient information is communicated to the appropriate professional(s) of the multi-disciplinary team.
Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the hospice values, policies and procedures and professional guidelines in order that a safe and quality service is provided.
Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives, staff and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding.
Work towards the achievement of the shared goals of the patient and multidisciplinary team by collaboration to ensure that best practice is achieved utilising both clinical bench marking and Evidence Based Practice to achieve this.
Undertake practice sensitive to the individualised needs of all patients.
Administration of medicines and treatments in line with NMC and hospice policy.
Be actively involved with all aspects of admission and discharge, engaging with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach based on the assessment of needs.
Undertake clinical skills with dexterity and accuracy to improve the patient experience and journey (e.g. venipuncture, cannulation, etc.)
Be competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in accordance with instruction and departmental procedures, reporting any faults as necessary.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records in line with hospice policy and NMC Code of Conduct.
Maintain own CPD in accordance with requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
In conjunction with the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse, contribute to the delivery of orientation programmes and induction for new starters and learners.
Actively contribute and participate in the hospice clinical governance agenda.
Act as a link nurse and resource for other nursing staff for a specific area of patient care.

Requirements

The Registered Nurse will have:

Current 1^st level Registration.
Current right to work in the UK- NO SPONSERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Relevant post registration palliative care experience.

Desirable:

Teaching and Assessing Certificate

The Registered Nurse will be able to:

Work as part of a team.
Problem solve.
Demonstrate awareness of own limitations.
Organise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
Effectively organise.
Have a positive approach to work.
Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to the internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours.
Motivate personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues.
Compassionate and caring.
Inspire others and be a positive role model.

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 Helen Newberry on 0161 702 5417 or email Hnewberry@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.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 20th June 2025

Interview date: 25th June 2025

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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.

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.

Timescales

Closing date: 15th June 2025

Interview date: 24th June 2025

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Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Job Title

Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

£59,175 – £75,998 per annum (pro rata) plus 4% on-call payment per annum

Hours

7 Sessions per week in total (including 1 session for on-call per week)

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.

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

Job Summary

We have an established medical team with links to Salford Royal, Manchester, and Stockport Foundation Trusts. We provide medical care to the 18 beds at Heald Green and 18 beds at Little Hulton but also support Being You Centre, Outpatient Services and a 24-hour advice line.

This post will play an integral role in delivering holistic care to our patients on the inpatient unit and supporting audit and quality improvement activities. Our Specialty Doctors also help us support the training of medical students and postgraduate doctors.

We are developing our medical workforce to meet the demands of a modern specialist palliative care unit and have an exciting opportunity to appoint to a Specialty Doctor post across the organisation.

This post is primarily based at the Little Hulton site. There may be occasions where you are required to work cross-site.

The Role

The Specialty Doctor will:

Be responsible for maintenance of the highest possible standard of medical care for patients
Assist in the daily management of patients on the inpatient unit including practical procedures such as venepuncture and intravenous infusions
Undertake initial and ongoing assessments on the inpatient unit, using the electronic patient record.
Support may also be provided to the Being You Centre, where medical assessments are required
Be involved in the provision of 1 in 5 first on call at Little Hulton with Consultant 2^nd on-call.
First on-call will involve non-resident on-call in evenings and overnight, with ward round on the weekend
Working closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team enabling a holistic approach to patient care
Participate and lead education, training, quality improvement and research activities.
Undertake appropriate Continuing Professional Development, appraisal and revalidation activities.
Liaise with, and provide advice to members of the Primary Healthcare Team concerning admissions and the 24-hour advice line.
Adopt appropriate management responsibilities when required.

Requirements

The Specialty Doctor will:

Be fully registered with the GMC
Have an MBBS or equivalent qualification
Have at least two years of experience in a relevant specialty or possess equivalent experience or competencies
Have a minimum of four years’ experience since qualifying
Ideally hold MRCGP, MRCP or equivalent
Ideally hold a Degree or Diploma in Palliative Care
Have multidisciplinary team working skills have a specific interest in palliative medicine and a desire to develop skills further
Demonstrate a breadth of experience in clinical practice
Be able to demonstrate personal involvement in audit and quality improvement, as well as ideally research

The Specialty Doctor will be able to:

Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, families and colleagues and ideally have undertaken advanced communication skills training
Be sensitive to patients’ spiritual and psychological needs
Understand the importance of audit, research and quality improvement in the continuing development of clinical practice
Show awareness of their own limitations
Teach undergraduates, postgraduates and other health professionals and formal training in teaching would be desirable
Demonstrate organisational skills and an ability to prioritise
Demonstrate a knowledge of the importance of clinical governance
Show an understanding of voluntary sector funding and organization
Attend the hospice within 45-60 minutes when on call.
Use a non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues
Show IT skills to manage the electronic patient record, clinical skills and Microsoft Office
Meet professional health requirements

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 Dr David Waterman, Medical Director on 0161 437 8136 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 an 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: 14th May 2025

Interview date: 2nd June 2025

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Community Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care

Job Title

Community Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care

Location

Little Hulton, Salford

Salary

Band 8a, £55,368 – £62, 319 pro rata (dependent on skills/experience), Competency Based Framework

Hours

30 hours per week, worked over any 4 of 7 days a week

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 looking for a senior clinical decision maker who can provide advice, clinical, operational and strategic leadership to the community specialist palliative care team.

The Role

Act as a senior clinical decision maker providing advice to the Clinical Nurse Specialists and other Healthcare professionals in relation to complex situations.
Provide clinical, operational and strategic leadership to the community specialist palliative care team.
Work across Organisational boundaries, providing advice and face to face clinical assessment over 7 days. This will include patients in Salford Royal at weekends and on Bank Holidays
Demonstrate and develop the skills required to practice at an advanced level including prescribing and clinical examination skills.
Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
Demonstrate the core competencies of ACNS in supportive and palliative care:

Clinical
Education
Strategic
Audit and Research

Requirements

The Community Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care will have evidence of/ be able to demonstrate:

Essential education/ experience:

1st Level Registration
Evidence of personal and professional development
Experience of working at senior Band 7 or equivalent
Significant experience of working and studying in specialist palliative care.
Significant experience of leadership and change management
Experienced Non-medical prescriber.
Clinical skills qualification or expectation to achieve this
Advanced Communication skills course
Mentorship and teaching experience
Experience of working in the community

Essential skills:

Analyse interpret collate and utilise a wide range of information to enhance service development
Demonstrate ability to set and establish priorities
Be able to manage time and meet deadlines.
Have excellent communication skills with the ability to work across a range of services.
Have the ability to take on board new concepts
Have the ability to problem solve
Strategic competence
Audit experience

Essential specialist skills and aptitudes:

Ability to play an active role in education
To work autonomously and as part of a team
Ability to evaluate research and ensure evidence based practice
Have a good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice
Establish good working relationships to promote best practice
Take a lead in change management
Demonstrate experience and understanding of current issues in specialist palliative care community nursing
Have experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders in the community

Personal Attributes:

Be able to manage the emotional impact of working in a specialist palliative care team
The ability to promote cohesive and effective team working
Self-aware
Be responsible for own CPD and personal development

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 Emma Barclay on 0161 702 8181 or Jennifer Forsyth on 0161 702 5406 for more information.

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

Timescales

Closing date: 5th May 2025

Interview date: 13th May 2025

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Housekeeping Assistant

Job Title

Housekeeping Assistant

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

Band 2 – £24,323 to £24,529, Competency Based Framework.

Hours

22.5 hours per week, worked over 5/7 days

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 are looking to recruit a sensitive and empathetic individual who will be committed to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness around the hospice. You will need to be willing to support the needs of our residents and have a good understanding of the importance of ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors:

The Role

Help in the provision of the Housekeeping function for patients, staff and visitors.
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness for all patients, staff and visitors.
Be responsible for the correct use of equipment.
Support the housekeeper with implementation of the NHS 2021 National standards in healthcare cleanliness.
Comply with the NHS 2021 National standards in healthcare cleanliness.
Adhere to infection control and COVID-19 standards.
Ensure high use areas are kept clean.
Follow the national standards of colour coding and COSHH regulations.
Deputise for the housekeeping supervisor when required.
Be responsible for accurately completing room completion check sheets.

Requirements

The Housekeeping Assistant will have:

Have previous experience in a similar role.
Will possess or be willing to develop knowledge to ensure the hospice environment is clean and safe and facilitates the need for patients.
Have experience in cleaning methodologies and techniques (Full training will be given).
Hold an NVQ in Housekeeping, or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
Have basic level of IT skills, with willingness to develop.
To cover other duties when required.
Be prepared to undertake further training courses as required.
Be able to organise their time and prioritise activities.

The Housekeeping Assistant will be able to:

Show enthusiasm for the role and will take pride in delivery of a first class support service.
Communicate well with others.
Show empathy and understanding towards patients and their families.
Aspire to or have an area of specialism, to take a lead on and be proactive in developing others.
Demonstrate honesty and reliability.
Work well as part of a team and independently using own initiative.
Offer flexibility when required.
Adhere to agreed systems of work to ensure consistent level of quality.
Display the vision and values of the organisation at all times.

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 email Mark Fletcher mfletcher@sah.org.uk if more information is required.

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

Timescales

Closing date: 1^st May 2025

Interview date: TBC when interview selection process has been completed

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Personal Assistant to Clinical Leaders

Are you self-motivated, experienced, passionate and innovative in providing PA support?
Are you able to provide an effective administrative and secretarial demonstrating effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently?
Are you passionate about the hospice sector and motivated to support clinical leaders to lead and deliver outstanding specialist palliative care?
Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

Location

Heald Green with some cross site working at Little Hulton required.

Salary

Band 4 Competency Based Framework, £26,541 – £29,114 per annum (pro rata).

Hours

37.5 hours per week.

Contract

This is a fixed-term position due to increased demands on clinical leaders, driven in part by the transition to the new build.

Timescales

Closing date: 8th April 2025

Interview date: 16th April 2025

(We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined)

Introduction

At St Ann’s, 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 are looking forward to continue that care and sustaining St Ann’s for future generations.

Our patients lie at the heart of everything we do and we need talented and committed people to provide their care and to ensure St Ann’s is fit for the future.

This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

The personal assistant (PA) will be a key member of the clinical leadership team supporting Clinical Leaders in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the organisation are met.

The PA will need to be able to manage multiple competing demands, prioritise effectively, maintain strict confidentiality and be proactive within their role.

Requirements

The Personal Assistant will have:

Extensive PA/Administrative experience with a high level of competence acquired through both training and experience.
Appropriate Secretarial qualifications e.g. RSA Stage 3 or equivalent
Ideally have RSA shorthand 80/100 WPM or equivalent
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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 Emma Barclay, Head of Clinical Services on 0161 498 3617 for an informal chat.

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 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.

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Registered Nurse

Are you committed to caring for our patients, families, carers and others who are important to them? You must be passionate about our patients and be committed to change and supporting the organisation in delivering specialist palliative care to our patients.

Can you demonstrate an interest or previous experience in palliative care? Applications are welcome from other specialities, e.g. heart failure, COPD, dementia nursing.

Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

Are you able to communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives, staff and others, giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding?

Applications are welcome from other specialities, e.g. heart failure, COPD, dementia nursing.

Location

Little Hulton

Salary

Band 5 Competency Based Framework, £29,970- £36,911per annum (pro rata).

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

Hours

23-37.5 hours per week, including nights.

Contract

Permanent

Closing date: 12th March 2025

Interview date: 20th March 2025

(We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined)

Introduction

Our patients lie at the heart of everything we do and we need talented and committed people to provide their care and to ensure St Ann’s is fit for the future.

The Role

The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of specialist palliative and supportive patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.

The Staff Nurse plays an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and has strong working relationships with other healthcare providers.

The Staff Nurse assists in the management and organisation of work as required, ensuring effective communication and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.

The Staff Nurse plays a key role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named mentor.

As a Staff Nurse, we can offer career opportunities through our unique competency based framework.

St Ann’s delivers a service across three sites. Whilst you will have a specific base, there may be occasions where you are required to provide cross-site / service cover.

The Person

The Staff Nurse will:

Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective management of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) on a shift-by-shift basis as delegated by the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse.

Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.

Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective holistic care.

Lead on the delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care, ensuring individual care needs are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.

Use professional judgement when assessing patient needs / problems and investigations requiring analysis and intervention.

Organise own time and that of junior learners.

Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.

Ensure that patient information is communicated to the appropriate professional(s) of the multi-disciplinary team.

Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the hospice values, policies and procedures and professional guidelines in order that a safe and quality service is provided.

Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives, staff and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding.

Work towards the achievement of the shared goals of the patient and multidisciplinary team by collaboration to ensure that best practice is achieved utilising both clinical bench marking and Evidence Based Practice to achieve this.

Undertake practice sensitive to the individualised needs of all patients.

Administration of medicines and treatments in line with NMC and hospice policy.

Be actively involved with all aspects of admission and discharge, engaging with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach based on the assessment of needs.

Undertake clinical skills with dexterity and accuracy to improve the patient experience and journey (e.g. venipuncture, cannulation, etc.)

Be competent in the correct use of all equipment used in the clinical setting in accordance with instruction and departmental procedures, reporting any faults as necessary.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records in line with hospice policy and NMC Code of Conduct.

Maintain own CPD in accordance with requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.

In conjunction with the IPU Manager / Sister / Charge Nurse, contribute to the delivery of orientation programmes and induction for new starters and learners.

Actively contribute and participate in the hospice clinical governance agenda.

Act as a link nurse and resource for other nursing staff for a specific area of patient care.

Experience

Essential

The Staff Nurse will be able to:
Work as part of a team.
Problem solve.
Demonstrate awareness of own limitations.
Organise workload and delegate tasks as appropriate.
Effectively organise.

Qualifications

Essential

The Staff Nurse have:
Current 1st level Registration.
Current right to work in the UK- NO SPONSERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Relevant post registration palliative care experience.

Desirable

Teaching and Assessing Certificate.

Critical

Essential

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK NO SPONSERSHIP AVAILABLE

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.

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

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)
Free parking
Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution. Ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution’s into the scheme in the previous 12 months).
Life cover (Scottish Widows Pension scheme)
Employee Assistance Programme
Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rate for part-time)
Heath cash plan
Discounted lunches on site
Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

If this role sounds like you and you want to make a real difference for a much-loved charity, please click here to apply via NHS Jobs.

Please contact James Humphries on 0161 702 5417 for an informal chat.

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