Job summary
- Main area
- Community
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- Trac ID 7017413
- Employer
- Havens Hospices
- Employer type
- Voluntary Sector
- Site
- Fair Havens
- Town
- Southend On Sea
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Agenda for Change competitive salary.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/03/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse - Adult Community
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We have an opportunity for a senior nurse to join our Adult Community Team, based out of Fair Havens hospice, located near beautiful Priory Park.
This service runs across 7 days, and there is a requirement for evening and weekend working.
This role is a 12 month fixed term position with the possibility of this being extended, subject to service needs.
Main duties of the job
You will support and manage our community team members during a shift to enable patients care needs are met, being responsible for assessing the needs of patients, implementing and evaluating the care plans provided.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To ensure complete security of drugs and administer them safely in accordance with regulations.
- At all times to act as the advocate for the patient.
- To provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate.
- Participate in the education of other professional and non professional staff in conjunction with the education department.
- Be prepared to mentor students from educational establishments on clinical placements in conjunction with the education department.
- To assist the Community Sister in leading and developing the staff in the community team, encouraging effective communication, setting objectives and helping to foster a positive team spirit through regular team meetings.
- In the absence of the Community Sister to ensure that the caseload is adequately staffed at all times, including days off, and holidays in order to maintain levels of service and ensure cover for own holiday periods.
- In association with the Community Sister and Head of Community services, recruit, train, support and coordinate the work of the staff in accordance with Havens Hospices policies and procedures
- Conduct appraisals and performance reviews as and when required
- To be responsible for the day to day health & safety and welfare of staff, patients and families.
- To ensure that staff are adequately trained to enable them to fulfil their duties effectively
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Current and unrestricted practice registration with the NMC
- Post registration education and training up to Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of managing a nursing shift and teams of staff
- Proficient ability to work with IT systems including Word, Teams, SystmOne, Excel, and Outlook
- Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sammi Zelkin
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702220350
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