Registered Nurse Band 6 - In-Patient Unit & Hospice at Home
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | King’s Lynn, PE31 6BH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0219-26-0004 |
Summary
MAIN DUTIES Clinical Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients in a way that reflects the Hospice philosophy. To provide nursing care to all patients, respecting their wishes and maintaining their dignity. Ensure the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available. Support Pre-admission reviews and monitoring of referrals received. Manage discharge planning where appropriate Promote a multi-disciplinary approach to care by ensuring effective communication is maintained between all staff, volunteers, patients and their families and attend weekly MDTs where appropriate Promote the Hospice Record Keeping policy ensuring all care plans and patient documentation are completed appropriately Mentor and support new staff Become a Professional role model Participate in ward rounds when appropriate Develop knowledge in pain and symptom control and maintain personal, professional and clinical skills. Ensure safe management of controlled drugs To be responsible, in conjunction with the Nurse in charge, for maintaining a safe environment for patients and their families within the hospice. To work with the MDT to support patients/relatives/visitors who are distressed or anxious. Managerial Co-ordinate the care for a given shift when delegated to do so by the Clinical Manager. When working on IPU, provide designated fire officer coverage for IPU and the Hospice environment when delegated to do so (e.g. over-night). In conjunction with other team members monitor levels of stock and medication and order as appropriate. Carry out return to work absence meetings and appraisals for PNAs as delegated by the Clinical Manager. Educational Act as a mentor for, trainees and a preceptor for junior staff. Contribute to the Hospice education programme, and foster an environment of continual learning and development. Ensure patients and families educational and information needs are met. Maintain own educational and professional portfolio in line with own professional requirements; and to work towards Professional Competency Standards of a Band 6 Hospice Practitioner. Participate in clinical audit programmes or research projects where appropriate To attend clinical supervision within the organisation; and to monitor professional and personal development through the Hospice appraisal system. Professional Ensure continued, effective professional registration and revalidation. Be aware of the relevant Code of Professional Conduct and be accountable for own practice. Be aware of the relevant Scope of Professional Practice and ensure competency to undertake duties allocated. Ensure professional portfolio is kept and updated in accordance with professional registration recommendations.. To deal with initial complaints and conflict (if approached directly by a patient/relative/visitor) as required, in a polite, calm manner and report to the nurse in charge. Any other duties as may be required.