Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title Nursing Assistant

Hourly Rate £12.21 per hour

Hours 34.5 (including nights and weekends)

Responsible to Ward Sisters

Accountable to Ward Manager

Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness.

However, the current constraints of our ageing facilities are making this more difficult than ever. Our ambitious redevelopment plans will modernise and expand our existing facilities to transform the environment in which we care for our patients, as well as meaning we can care for more people who need us. In April 2024, Overgate Hospice launched a capital appeal, the Big Build Appeal, to raise the funds needed to make these transformational plans become a reality.

Job Summary

To work as a member of the Hospice team assisting nursing staff to provide a high standard of direct nursing care to the patients and the family.

To support multi-disciplinary team working approach to care.

Ability to work without direct supervision using own initiative, prioritise patient care needs, and plan own workload.

To work as an excellent role model to all members of the Hospice team.

Minimum Qualifications

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (or willing to work towards)

Key Working Relationships

IPU Staff

Volunteers

IPU

Catering

Housekeeping

Reception

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

To work with the MDT assisting all members to achieve a high standard of care for patients and their families.

To develop excellent communication skills that supports patients, families, and the MDT.

To provide emotional support to patients and families as required whilst passing on all relevant information to the qualified nurse or team co-ordinator.

To liaise with other Hospice staff as necessary to maintain the comfort and well-being of the patient.

To respect the privacy and the dignity of the patient and family at all times and ensure that the highest possible standards of physical, psychological, and spiritual care are provided.

To carry out nursing care in accordance with the patient wishes, Hospice policy and individual care plans.

To adhere to agreed procedures for the care and custody of patients valuables and property.

To escort patients as requested by Nurse in Charge/team Co-ordinator.

To exercise care and economy in the use and maintenance of Hospice property and equipment, reporting any faults as per hospice policy and guidance.

To participate in maintaining clinical records written and electronic in a legible and professional manner under the supervision of the qualified nurse in the team ensuring all communications are of a high standard.

To relay queries or concerns to the Nurse in Charge at all times.

To ensure confidentiality regarding all patients, their families and any information regarding the hospice or staff members.

Understand and adopt the principals of The Overgate Behaviours Framework and support its use within our workplace.

Educational

To participate in annual appraisal as per Hospice policy and all regular one to ones and performance reviews as directed by your line manager.

To attend study days or educational visits to meet identified personal and professional development needs.

To recognise and accept limits of personal knowledge and responsibilities.

To participate in surveys or audits as requested.

To lead and support the clinical supervision of peers following appropriate training as part of on-going professional development.

To use reflective techniques to influence good practice.

To receive regular 1:1 feedback regarding performance under the guidance of the senior staff.

To be involved in the support of new staff, volunteers, and students.

Other Duties

To report all accidents, incidents, hazards, or complaints to the Nurse in Charge, completing appropriate reporting forms as per hospice policy.

To maintain general tidiness throughout the Inpatient area.

To attend staff meetings and discussion groups.

To use all Hospice resources efficiently and cost effectively.

Assist in maintaining clinical stock levels, stores, and supplies.

Overgate General Duties and Responsibilities

Overgate Hospice is a no smoking organisation.

The employees must maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

The employee must undertake relevant mandatory training.

The employee must comply with all Hospice policies and procedures and always maintain strict confidentiality within the guidelines of the Data Protection Regulations.

The employee must be actively involved in Hospice Governance and support the audit cycle.

All employees must adhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework and Values in all aspects of their work.

Use all Hospice resources economically and cost effectively.

This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriate.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice Safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

Healthcare Associated Infection

Healthcare workers have an overriding duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with best practice standards. You have a responsibility to comply with Overgate policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of Health Care Associated Infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Overgate policies for hand hygiene including the naked below the elbow approach, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps. Knowledge, skills, and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this; at annual appraisal you will be asked about the application of practical measures known to be effective in reducing HCAI.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, or working towards
• Willingness to participate in education and training provided by the Hospice
• Understanding and sympathetic to hospice philosophy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a caring environment during the last three years

Desirable

• Hospice experience
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Overgate Hospice

Address

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.overgatehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title Nursing Assistant Bank

Hourly Rate £12.71 per hour

BANK Contract (including nights and weekends and Bank Holidays)

Responsible to Ward Sisters

Accountable to Ward Manager

Job Summary

To work as a member of the Hospice team assisting nursing staff to provide a high standard of direct nursing care to the patients and the family.

To support multi-disciplinary team working approach to care.

Ability to work without direct supervision using own initiative, prioritise patient care needs, and plan own workload.

To work as an excellent role model to all members of the Hospice team.

Minimum Qualifications

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (or willing to work towards)

Key Working Relationships

IPU Staff

Volunteers

IPU

Catering

Housekeeping

Reception

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

To work with the MDT assisting all members to achieve a high standard of care for patients and their families.

To develop excellent communication skills that supports patients, families, and the MDT.

To provide emotional support to patients and families as required whilst passing on all relevant information to the qualified nurse or team coordinator.

To liaise with other Hospice staff as necessary to maintain the comfort and well-being of the patient.

To respect the privacy and the dignity of the patient and family at all times and ensure that the highest possible standards of physical, psychological, and spiritual care are provided.

To carry out nursing care in accordance with the patient wishes, Hospice policy and individual care plans.

To adhere to agreed procedures for the care and custody of patients valuables and property.

To escort patients as requested by Nurse in Charge/team Coordinator.

To exercise care and economy in the use and maintenance of Hospice property and equipment, reporting any faults as per hospice policy and guidance.

To participate in maintaining clinical records written and electronic in a legible and professional manner under the supervision of the qualified nurse in the team ensuring all communications are of a high standard.

To relay queries or concerns to the Nurse in Charge at all times.

To ensure confidentiality regarding all patients, their families and any information regarding the hospice or staff members.

Understand and adopt the principals of The Overgate Behaviours Framework and support its use within our workplace.

Educational

To participate in annual appraisal as per Hospice policy and all regular one to ones and performance reviews as directed by your line manager.

To attend study days or educational visits to meet identified personal and professional development needs.

To recognise and accept limits of personal knowledge and responsibilities.

To participate in surveys or audits as requested.

To lead and support the clinical supervision of peers following appropriate training as part of on-going professional development.

To use reflective techniques to influence good practice.

To receive regular 1:1 feedback regarding performance under the guidance of the senior staff.

To be involved in the support of new staff, volunteers, and students.

Other Duties

To report all accidents, incidents, hazards, or complaints to the Nurse in Charge, completing appropriate reporting forms as per hospice policy.

To maintain general tidiness throughout the Inpatient area.

To attend staff meetings and discussion groups.

To use all Hospice resources efficiently and cost effectively.

Assist in maintaining clinical stock levels, stores, and supplies.

Overgate General Duties and Responsibilities

Overgate Hospice is a no smoking (including vaping) organisation.

The employees must maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

The employee must undertake relevant mandatory training.

The employee must comply with all Hospice policies and procedures and always maintain strict confidentiality within the guidelines of the Data Protection Regulations.

The employee must be actively involved in Hospice Governance and support the audit cycle.

All employees must adhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework and Values in all aspects of their work.

Use all Hospice resources economically and cost effectively.

This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriate.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice Safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

Healthcare Associated Infection

Healthcare workers have an overriding duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with best practice standards. You have a responsibility to comply with Overgate policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of Health Care Associated Infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Overgate policies for hand hygiene including the naked below the elbow approach, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps. Knowledge, skills, and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this; at annual appraisal you will be asked about the application of practical measures known to be effective in reducing HCAI.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, or working towards
• Willingness to participate in education and training provided by the Hospice
• Understanding and sympathetic to hospice philosophy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a caring environment during the last three years

Desirable

• Hospice experience
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Overgate Hospice

Address

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.overgatehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff Nurse Bank

Job Description

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families

Hourly Rate £15.78

Bank Contract

You will be required to work regular shifts patterns including days, nights, and regular weekends

May include bank holidays to cover the needs of the Hospice

Job Summary

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families

Minimum Qualifications / Experience Required

Registered Nurse

The post holder must comply with all aspects of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintain own registration with the NMC

Key Working relationships

Patients, their relatives, carers, and friends

All other nursing & medical staff, ward clerks, housekeeping & catering staff, clinical admin staff & volunteers

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

Work with nursing colleagues to deliver skilled, practical, and compassionate nursing care.

Negotiate clinical options and decisions with the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team.

Identify hopes and goals of the patient and family and work with them towards their achievement.

Monitor both physical and psychological symptoms of the illness.

Identify new problems and discuss options for resolving them.

Discover the extent to which carers wish to be involved, particularly with practical care.

Teach the skills of practical nursing care to enable carers to manage and develop confidence.

Anticipate the changing needs of patients and emotionally prepare the patient and family, exploring the patient and family awareness of the situation.

To ensure that nursing documentation is recorded accurately, legibly and that regular reviews of patients care plans are maintained.

Responsible for the organisation of patient care and the delegation of duties to nursing staff.

To participate in patient care activities, giving guidance and support as necessary to other team members.

To act at Team Coordinator when required and support junior nursing staff as required.

To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are effectively managed.

To work unsupervised and take charge of the Inpatient Unit when required and to be responsible for the running of the Inpatient Unit in the absence of the Ward Manager/Sister.

To provide support and guidance when dealing with advice call requests ensuring the On Call Consultant is contacted as appropriate in line with current procedure.

To ensure that the high standards of nursing care are given and maintained.

To act when standards are not being maintained.

Educational

To act as a Link Nurse in designated areas as directed by the Ward Manager/ Sister.

To participate in the induction, training and ongoing supervision of team members, new staff, students, and volunteers.

To participate in Overgate education and training programmes.

To act as a mentor or clinical supervisor to colleagues and visiting students as appropriate.

To have a willingness to take on extended roles such as IV administration/cannulation/ venipuncture, care of central lines and other clinical roles linked to the department.

Professional

To work within the NMC Code of Professional Practice and within policies, procedure, and guidelines of Overgate Hospice.

To participate in regular staff meetings.

To be flexible to work across areas or services to meet the demands of changing service needs.

To establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, relatives, and all visitors to the Hospice.

To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with revalidation.

Ensure confidentiality is maintained to meet professional requirements.

Managerial

To order supplies of nursing stores and equipment.

To support the ward sister in risk assessment and minimisation ensuring incidents and near misses are reported.

To manage verbal complaints, inform Ward Manager/Sister and refer on when unable to resolve.

To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to the Ward Manager/Sister if unable to resolve.

Participate in research programmes utilising agreed research findings to enhance the patient and their family's experience.

Actively participate in benchmarking and auditing clinical practice.

Financial

Make effective use of resources, being mindful of costs.

Managing Self

To undertake appraisals identifying, developing, and agreeing your own development plan with Ward Manager/Sister/Senior Staff Nurse.

To access clinical supervision.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and this job description will be reviewed with the post holder from time to time.

Overgate General Duties & Responsibilities

Overgate Hospice is a no smoking (including vaping) organisation.

The employee must maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).

The employee must attend annual mandatory training sessions.

The employee must ensure that they comply with all Hospice policies and procedures at all times & participate in the development and implementation of Hospice policies.

The employee must be actively involved in Hospice Governance and support the audit cycle.

The employee must maintain strict confidentiality at all times, applying to all aspects of Hospice business and work within the guidelines of the Data Protection Act.

Employees must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice locally and nationally.

Employees must adhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work.

Work closely with the Head of Volunteering Services as appropriate to ensure that any volunteers are supported in their roles, addressing any issues as they arise.

Use all Hospice resources economically and cost effectively.

This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriate.

Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

Healthcare Associated Infection

Healthcare workers have an overriding duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with best practice standards. You have a responsibility to comply with Overgate policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of Health Care Associated Infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Overgate policies for hand hygiene including the naked below the elbow approach, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps.

Knowledge, skills, and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this; at annual appraisal you will be asked about the application of practical measures known to be effective in reducing HCAI.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Multi-professional team working
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness of the impact of loss & bereavement on self & others

Desirable

• Experience of palliative care
• Able to demonstrate palliative care knowledge including symptom control

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Demonstrable personal profile of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Post-registration palliative care qualification or willingness to work towards
• Teaching & Assessing Qualification ENB 998 or equivalent

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Awareness of evidence-based practice & the need for audit and research
• Good attendance & punctuality record

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to assess & deliver care to meet complex patient problems/needs
• Presents a positive professional approach and image
• Ability to work as part of a large multi professional team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to withstand sensitive & potentially stressful situations
• A credible practitioner who demonstrates sound professional clinical and practical knowledge

Desirable

• A positive attitude to change, able to demonstrate knowledge of how to implement & manage change
• Experience of working in an acute or community setting and caring for patients with complex needs including care of patients with tracheostomy, IV therapies and care of central lines.

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Overgate Hospice

Address

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.overgatehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff Nurse

Job Description

Salary £30,990.57 - £36,798.93 Full Time Equivalent dependant on experience

Hours 23 hours per week

Responsible to Ward Manager

Accountable to Deputy Director of Clinical Services

Overgate Hospice is an independent charity with a mission to ensure that patients and those close to them live with the best possible quality of life. This is enabled by provision of the highest standard of compassionate and evidence-based specialist palliative and end of life care for adults in Calderdale who have active, progressive life limiting illness.

On 3rd August 2026, our brand-new Inpatient Unit welcomed its first patients, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Overgate Hospice.

Designed with comfort, dignity and compassion at its heart, every aspect of the new hospice has been carefully considered to create a welcoming and peaceful environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Our new Inpatient Unit offers 16 private en-suite bedrooms, giving every patient their own peaceful space.Each bedroom includes:A private accessible en-suite bathroomA private outdoor terraceA sofa bed for families and loved onesA calm environment where patients can spend precious time with loved onesPrivacy, comfort and dignity are at the heart of every room.

And while the opening of our new Inpatient Unit marks an incredible milestone, there is still more to come. Our Day Hospice is the next part of this journey, and we look forward to creating a space where people can continue to access the care and support that they need.

Job Summary

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families

Minimum Qualifications / Experience Required

Registered Nurse

The post holder must comply with all aspects of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintain own registration with the NMC - without conditions or sanctions placed on their registration

Key Working Relationships

Patients, their relatives, carers, and friends

All other nursing & medical staff, ward clerks, housekeeping & catering staff, clinical admin staff & volunteers

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

Work with nursing colleagues to deliver skilled, practical, and compassionate nursing care.

Negotiate clinical options and decisions with the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team.

Identify hopes and goals of the patient and family and work with them towards their achievement.

Monitor both physical and psychological symptoms of the illness.

Identify new problems and discuss options for resolving them.

Discover the extent to which carers wish to be involved, particularly with practical care.

Teach the skills of practical nursing care to enable carers to manage and develop confidence.

Anticipate the changing needs of patients and emotionally prepare the patient and family, exploring the patient and family awareness of the situation.

To ensure that nursing documentation is recorded accurately, legibly and that regular reviews of patients care plans are maintained.

Responsible for the organisation of patient care and the delegation of duties to nursing staff.

To participate in patient care activities, giving guidance and support as necessary to other team members.

To act as Team Coordinator when required and support junior nursing staff as required.

To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are effectively managed.

To work unsupervised and take charge of the Inpatient Unit when required and to be responsible for the running of the Inpatient Unit in the absence of the Ward Manager/Sister.

To provide support and guidance when dealing with advice call requests ensuring the On Call Consultant is contacted as appropriate in line with current procedure.

To ensure that the high standards of nursing care are given and maintained.

To act when standards are not being maintained.

Educational

To act as a Link Nurse in designated areas as directed by the Ward Manager/ Sister.

To participate in the induction, training and ongoing supervision of team members, new staff, students, and volunteers.

To participate in Overgate education and training programmes.

To act as a mentor or clinical supervisor to colleagues and visiting students as appropriate.

To have a willingness to take on extended roles such as IV administration/cannulation/ venipuncture, care of central lines and other clinical roles linked to the department.

Professional

To work within the NMC Code of Professional Practice and within policies, procedure, and guidelines of Overgate Hospice.

To participate in regular staff meetings.

To be flexible to work across areas or services to meet the demands of changing service needs.

To establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, relatives, and all visitors to the Hospice.

To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with revalidation.

Ensure confidentiality is maintained to meet professional requirements.

Managerial

To order supplies of nursing stores and equipment.

To support the ward sister in risk assessment and minimisation ensuring incidents and near misses are reported.

To manage verbal complaints, inform Ward Manager/Sister and refer on when unable to resolve.

To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to the Ward Manager/Sister if unable to resolve.

Participate in research programmes utilising agreed research findings to enhance the patient and their family's experience.

Actively participate in benchmarking and auditing clinical practice.

Financial

Make effective use of resources, being mindful of costs.

Managing Self

To undertake appraisals identifying, developing, and agreeing your own development plan with Ward Manager/Sister/Senior Staff Nurse.

To access clinical supervision.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and this job description will be reviewed with the post holder from time to time.

Overgate General Duties & Responsibilities

Overgate Hospice is a no smoking organisation.

The employee must maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).

The employee must attend annual mandatory training sessions.

The employee must ensure that they comply with all Hospice policies and procedures at all times & participate in the development and implementation of Hospice policies.

The employee must be actively involved in Hospice Governance and support the audit cycle.

The employee must maintain strict confidentiality at all times, applying to all aspects of Hospice business and work within the guidelines of the Data Protection Act.

Employees must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice locally and nationally.

Employees must adhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work.

Work closely with the Head of Volunteering Services as appropriate to ensure that any volunteers are supported in their roles, addressing any issues as they arise.

Use all Hospice resources economically and cost effectively.

This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriate.

Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk

All Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

Valuing Diversity and Equality

All employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision. It is the responsibility of all employees to support the Hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.

Healthcare Associated Infection

Healthcare workers have an overriding duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with best practice standards. You have a responsibility to comply with Overgate policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of Health Care Associated Infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Overgate policies for hand hygiene including the naked below the elbow approach, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps.

Knowledge, skills, and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this; at annual appraisal you will be asked about the application of practical measures known to be effective in reducing HCAI.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Demonstrable personal profile of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Post-registration palliative care qualification or willingness to work towards
• Teaching & Assessing Qualification ENB 998 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Multi-professional team working
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness of the impact of loss & bereavement on self & others

Desirable

• Experience of palliative care
• Able to demonstrate palliative care knowledge including symptom control

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to assess & deliver care to meet complex patient problems/needs
• Presents a positive professional approach and image
• Ability to work as part of a large multi professional team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to withstand sensitive & potentially stressful situations
• A credible practitioner who demonstrates sound professional clinical and practical knowledgeAwareness of evidence-based practice & the need for audit and research
• Good attendance & punctuality record

Desirable

• A positive attitude to change, able to demonstrate knowledge of how to implement & manage change
• Experience of working in an acute or community setting and caring for patients with complex needs including care of patients with tracheostomy, IV therapies and care of central lines

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Overgate Hospice

Address

30 Hullen Edge Road

Elland

West Yorkshire

HX5 0QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.overgatehospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)