Senior Registered Staff Nurse (Inpatient Unit)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £37,182.84 i £44,774.47 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £37182.84 - £44774.47 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Harrow, HA3 0YG |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0473-26-0003 |
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JOB SUMMARY: Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality patient care within the Inpatient Unit through effective leadership and team management Identify through 1;1 and performance assessment of staff their skills/training needs to meet the required practice standards and role competencies. Act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner Monitor quality of care through audit/spot checks and quality projects. Work collaboratively with other patient services teams to influence care. To work externally with external partners to support transition of care on discharge. Ensure safe working practices are upheld in regards to training and adherence to SLH policies, guidelines and operational procedures To support the Ward Manager to help implement and deliver upon the agreed IPU annual work plan and support the wider organisational vision, values and business objectives. To maintain an understanding of the wider palliative care agenda; keep abreast on advances in clinical symptom management, and professional nursing standards and practice. Actively support the IPU workforce, ensuring their health and wellbeing is sustained. Job Description Promoting opportunities for their continual learning and professional development. Key Tasks; some tasks may be delegated but the post holder remains responsible for ensuring that they are carried out satisfactorily. Clinical 60% To be responsible for the development and sustainability of a Safe, Effective, Responsive, Caring and Well-led IPU which includes: 1 Work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team actively participating in the coordination of the shift and delivery of direct patient care. 2 Leading the shift and allocating the right staff, with the right skill to the right patients. Taking responsibility for staff/patient work load allocation, delegation of routine tasks and duties, coordination of any volunteers, visitors/students/meetings whilst adapting to the changing demands throughout the shift. 3 Supporting the Ward Manager to ensure the required CQC compliance standards, hospice policies, guidelines and practice development initiatives are followed and embedded into IPU practice by: Regular monitoring to ensure that all IPU Patients and their carers holistic needs and risk assessments are undertaken on admission and regularly reviewed and evaluated throughout their stay. Ensuring all patients have individualised care plans that are up to date and accessible. Demonstrating patient centred evidence-based care is documented and recorded promptly and accurately on the patient electronic record system. Reporting and escalating any patient concerns, changes of care, or outcomes ensuring they are shared with the team. 4 To work closely with the ward manager to ensure the continuity of patient care coordination processes are in place that clearly communicates agreed care plan decisions from the weekly ward rounds, daily shift handovers and weekly MDTs. Care of patients should include physical, social, psychological, spiritual and emotional aspects of care. 5 Support the ward manager and Hospice Services Navigator in ensuring the IPU beds are managed effectively and the agreed length of stay and bed occupancy standards are met. This will require: Proactive coordination and planning with the Hospice Navigator and the Medical Team to ensure appropriate IPU patient referrals needs are met whenever possible. Through Advance Care Planning discussions, ensure all IPU patient preferences and wishes are considered and shared if appropriate. To assist in the coordination of the prompt and timely discharge planning. Initiate and lead (on occasions) care planning meetings with the IPU social worker ensuring the professionals, families/patients are well notified in advance of purpose and that the agreed outcomes are documented and actioned. 6. Working collaboratively with the other multi-disciplinary professionals and volunteer teams to ensure a cohesive approach to the delivery of the IPU patients care. 7. As a senior nurse act professionally at all times, demonstrating the hospice values and relaying the vision with your team and in accordance to the NMC Code of Conduct. Managerial 20% To be responsible for the day to day efficiency and effective shift management of the IPU which includes: 1. Having regular 1-1 sessions, as directed by the ward manager, with staff nurses, HCAs and Admin staff as allocated. This includes quarterly performance reviews: ensuring there are clear objectives, identified training needs, supporting the IPU work plan and individual learning needs. 2. Taking responsibility for overseeing and supporting staff: Ensure staff have their breaks and are encouraged to take regular annual leave, plus enable staff to attend training/ internal supervision. Ensure both staff and volunteers within the IPU are following safe working practice guidance, including the ad-hoc working patterns of the IPU bank/ agency staff. Assist (with the ward manager) in the selection and appointment of nurses and HCA 3. To be responsible for ensuring that the support facilities services are in place and contribute to the smooth efficiency of day to day shift working Pharmacy and blood collection by delegated drivers Ordering of clinical stores and pharmacy requirements Transport coordination for patients where required Transfer and discharges Equipment is available, clean and in good working order. 4. Assist in coordinating a 24-hour off-duty rota that is able to meet the changing demands of the service and patient, as well as ensuring safe staffing standards are maintained. Including: Being responsible in managing staffing gaps by utilising bank / agency staff, ensuring that bank and agency budget is appropriately utilised. Escalating concerns and identified risks that could compromise patient safety. 5. Working with the relevant services to ensure support, induction and training needs of new staff and allocated IPU patient facing volunteers, bank/agency and student placements are in place. 6. Recognise the importance of establishing open and transparent communication systems so the IPU team is kept updated and informed. Actively engage in IPU and wider organisational developments, to feedback and relay ideas and concerns to the Senior Team. 7. Maintain custody and storage of controlled and other drugs, checking and witnessing administration procedures and strictly adhering to the Hospices Drugs policy, Care Quality Commission regulations and the law. Governance and Quality Assurance: 10% To actively contribute to clinical governance and quality assurance processes by: 1. Under the guidance of the Ward Manager to assist/lead in quality/audit projects as required. 2. To contribute to the clinical governance work, participating in working groups and projects as relevant. That staff are familiar with hospice policies and evidence-based practice. 3. To actively engage, encourage and contribute in the user feedback (Care Opinion) and patient engagement processes that support service planning. 4. Support the ward manager, ensuring prompt identification and management of clinical or service risks and incidents. Ensuring they are proactively reported and supported with clear plans that demonstrate action taken and learning shared. 5. Be responsible for the accuracy and legibility of patient care records. 6. To assist in any performance management issues as required. To assist in investigating, in conjunction with the Ward Manager and Director of Patient Services, any complaints about aspects of patient care. Learning and Development 10% To actively contribute to the wider patient services workforce and learning and development planning by: 1. Working with the Ward Manager, to ensure allocated student placements are compliant to the highest education standards when in IPU. 2. Ensuring IPU staff and volunteers are confident and competent, by enabling staff to undertake the hospice induction, orientation (including MAST) and clinical training competencies programmes. 3. Supporting the induction all new IPU staff and volunteers, ensuring a mentorship and support process is in place. 4. To be aware of own educational and development needs, and consider how these can be met in liaison with the Ward Manager as part of own 1-1s and performance. 5 Support staff/volunteers personal development and well-being in ensuring their regular attendance at training, supervision and learning sessions. 6. To act as an assessor for standards of healthcare. This will include NVQs, prenursing courses, Diploma and Degree pre and post registration students, Return to Nursing and other professional students 7. Create an environment conducive to learning.