Registered Nurse
BURY HOSPICE
31,049 - 37,796 per year
Bury Hospice
Full-time
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Job Description Job Title: Registered Nurse Reports to: Inpatient Unit Nursing Team Location: Bury Hospice Purpose of Role: To provide professional patient centred palliative care to patients, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their families and carers. To continually develop clinical expertise and act as a positive role model promoting a high standard of care within the Hospice. To act in accordance with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct and Bury Hospice code, policies and procedures. Hours: Full Time – 37.5hrs per week Salary: Band 5 - £31,049 - £37,796 per annum JOB OVERVIEW • Promote and maintain the philosophy of the hospice. • Make decisions based upon knowledge and experience and be accountable for those decisions in the absence of the senior members of staff. • Work closely with other disciplines and deputise for the Senior Staff Nurse. • Promote and maintain high quality patient care by acting as a role model for more junior staff. • Deliver Specialist Palliative Care to patients / families. • Manage human resources and equipment. • Ensure all staff work in accordance with Bury Hospice policies, procedures and protocols. Reviewed Feb 2026 / JG • Ensure standards are maintained at all times and always act as a patient advocate and always in the best interest of patients and carers. Professional Standards & Clinical Practice ● Work in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct, ensuring all nursing care meets professional and ethical standards. ● Demonstrate skilled, evidence-based palliative and end-of-life nursing practice, contributing to high-quality holistic care. ● Maintain safe and effective clinical practice, ensuring accurate, timely and contemporaneous record-keeping, including patient and carer contacts. ● Undertake medicine rounds in accordance with Bury Hospice Medicines Management policies. ● Demonstrate current knowledge of infection prevention and control and follow all related policies to protect patients, visitors, staff and volunteers. ● Assist in creating and sustaining an environment that reflects the Hospice’s philosophy, values and specialist palliative care approach. ● Work in accordance with Hospice Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practice guidance and relevant external standards. Leadership, Role Modelling & Team Contribution ● Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for junior staff and students, promoting safe, evidence-based practice. ● Deputise for Senior Staff Nurses / Ward Manager / Team Leader in their absence, including safe workload allocation based on patient needs, continuity of care and staff capability. ● Promote a safe, positive and supportive working environment for staff, volunteers, patients and visitors. ● Embrace the organisational culture of volunteering, understanding employee responsibilities towards supporting and role-managing volunteers. Communication & Interpersonal Skills ● Use appropriate, timely documentation, verbal and non-verbal communication when interacting with patients, families, visitors and the multidisciplinary team. ● Ensure patients and carers receive accurate, current and relevant information, supporting informed decision-making. ● Act as a patient advocate, particularly in complex or challenging discussions with families, carers or other professionals. ● Support Consultant/Doctor ward rounds, ensuring effective dissemination of information and timely updating of patient records. Multidisciplinary & Interagency Collaboration Reviewed Feb 2026 / JG ● Promote and enhance the role of nursing within the multidisciplinary team (MDT). ● Liaise regularly with the MDT to support coordinated, timely and high-quality care. ● Communicate effectively with external partners such as District Nurses, Specialist Palliative Care Nurses and Health and Social Care teams. ● Participate in daily admissions meetings, weekly MDT meetings and other inter-professional forums as required. Care Planning, Coordination & Discharge ● Assess patient needs and make referrals to other healthcare agencies where appropriate, ● with patient consent. Initiate and support discharge planning, including the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) process, ensuring smooth transition between care settings. ● Negotiate referrals to other hospice services to ensure holistic patient support. Evidence-Based Care, Quality and Governance ● Participate in clinical audits to monitor, evaluate and improve standards of care. ● Work with colleagues to define, implement and review care standards, ensuring delivery ● of consistent, high-quality services. Implement and monitor relevant Bury Hospice policies, Health & Safety guidance and professional requirements. ● Demonstrate awareness of clinical governance and contribute to a culture of quality improvement and shared learning. Safety, Quality & Compliance ● Implement the Hospice’s Health & Safety policy, ensuring all duties are carried out safely and in line with statutory regulations. ● Follow all incident reporting processes, recognising their importance in enabling continuous organisational learning and service improvement. ● Ensure personal and team safety by adhering to Hospice policies and raising concerns promptly with the IPU Manager / Team Leader. ● Promote awareness of, and respect for, equality, diversity and inclusion in accordance with Hospice policies. Time Management & Organisation ● Manage own time effectively to maintain professional efficiency and high standards of care. ● Organise work to meet quality standards, targets and deadlines. ● Contribute actively and consistently to clinical practice, prioritising workload based on patient needs and service requirements. Information Systems & Administration Reviewed Feb 2026 / JG ● Maintain accurate confidential patient information using the I-Care system. ● Use the electronic rota system (StaffCare) as required. ● Be competent with IT systems including Microsoft Office applications. Health and Safety All employees have a duty to report accidents, complaints, defects in equipment, near misses and untoward incidents, following hospice procedure. Ensure health and safety legislation is complied with at all times, including COSHH and Workplace Assessment. Confidentiality All information relating to patients, patients’ families, staff, volunteers, supporters and suppliers gained through your employment with Bury Hospice is confidential. Disclosure to any unauthorised person is a serious disciplinary offence. Infection Control Prevent spread of infection. Comply with policies and procedures for correct disposal of waste, sharps and soiled linen. Safeguarding Vulnerable People (Children and Adults) All employees have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable people (children and adults). They must be aware of child and adult protection procedures and who to contact within the Hospice for further advice. All employees are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role. Disclosure & Barring Service Check This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. Continuous Personal Development You are responsible for your own professional development, identifying training and development needs to your line manager and completing all mandatory training as required. You must attend any specialist training and development activities relevant to your role within the hospice. This job description is not exhaustive and outlines the main requirements of the role. The line manager may assign other reasonable duties. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change. Reviewed Feb 2026 / JG PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: Staff Nurse Department: Clinical Nursing Team Grade: Band 5 The person specification sets out the qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and personal attributes which the post holder requires to perform the job to a satisfactory level. ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE ENB998 or Mentorship Recognised post- registration palliative care qualification Experience in the specialty METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Application Form Certification NMC Register Application Form Interview Communication skills training Clinical credibility within the sphere of palliative care Application Form Interview QUALIFICATIONS Registered General Nurse Diploma or relevant experience EXPERIENCE SKILLS Proven experience of managing change Application of evidence to practice Evidence of multi-professional working Understanding and evidence of application of the NMC and other professional codes of conduct Ability to manage risk effectively Ability to plan personal and professional development of self and others Computer literacy Basic life support or Intermediate Life Support Medication management Ability to use electronic patient record systems Excellent written and oral communication skills Punctual, reliable and flexible Ability to manage time effectively Numeracy skills Reviewed Feb 2026 / JG KNOWLEDGE Awareness and understanding of palliative care Safeguarding knowledge (adults/children) Knowledge of controlled drugs legislation / policy Understanding of holistic care (psychological, social, spiritual) Awareness of clinical governance and quality improvement Ability to use electronic patient record systems Able to work proactively, independently and on own initiative Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle for business use subject to the Equality Act 2010. Adaptable and able to work in a team environment Able to work under pressure Assertive and confident Ability to inspire trust and respect A commitment to the vision and values of Bury Hospice OTHER Application Form Interview Application Form Interview Reviewed Feb 2026 / JG