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Havens Hospices

About

Havens Hospices provides palliative nursing and supportive care to adults and children living 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.

We focus on their quality of life, caring for individual physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs. We don’t charge a penny for any of our care services. Our hospice care can only exist because of the support and generosity of the community.

Together, we’re ‘Making every day count.’

Contact

Address: Fair Havens; 226 Priory Crescent; Southend on Sea; Essex; SS2 6PR
Contact Number: 01702 220350

Find out more

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Vacancy status: Open

Ref: Trac ID 6572765 Vacancy ID: 6809626

Sister/Charge Nurse - Adult Community

Accepting applications until: 02-Dec-2024 08:00

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 02-Dec-2024 08:00

Key details

Location

Site: Fair Havens
Address: 226 Priory Crescent
Town: Southend On Sea
Postcode: SS2 6PR
Major / Minor Region: Essex

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week (7 days a week service, with night cover as required)

Salary

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Dependant on experience
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 6)

Specialty

Main area: Community

Job overview

We have an opportunity for senior nurses 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.

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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

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.

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