Bank Registered Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £17.46 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Alnwick, NE66 2DG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

Main Responsibilities: Clinical Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care provision within your scope of practice Monitor and evaluate end of life care plans to measure progress and ensure the effectiveness of any interventions Maintaining concise and accurate records of care delivery within care plans and Caring for the Dying Patient documentation Maintain a duty of care to patients, carers and colleagues through the exercise of personal and professional accountability Assess pain and other symptoms using assessment tools, pain history, appropriate physical examination and relevant investigations Provide nursing expertise to patients and contribute to community MDT patient review meetings Communication/Documentation Work with patients, their families and friends in a sensitive and flexible manner, demonstrating an awareness of the impact of death, dying and bereavement and recognising that patient priorities and ability to communicate may vary over time Manage unpredictable and/or volatile situations effectively Facilitate communication with clients for whom English is not the first language and those who have communication/language difficulties Understand the range of assessment tools and ways of gathering information and contribute to patient activity data Undertake/contribute to multi-disciplinary holistic assessment and information sharing Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the legal status and implications of the Advance Care Planning process in accordance with the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act Show an understanding of Informed Consent and demonstrate the ability to give sufficient information in an appropriate manner Work sensitively with families and carers to support them as the patient decides upon their preferences and wishes during the Advance Care Planning process Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal Work without direct supervision to deliver care to patients, seeking advice from specialist nurse or members of the Primary Health Care Team when appropriate Work in partnership with Community and district nursing teams, Specialist Palliative Care Nurses, GPs and other health professionals who refer into our services Take responsibility for personal learning and continuing professional development and contributing to the learning of others Promote evidence-based practice through continued professional development and the sharing of best practice within the team and with others Appraise and supervise interventions performed by other members of the nursing team in accordance with Hospice policies Attend Supervision sessions and appraisal as required by the Hospice Promote health and safety, undertaking risk assessments as necessary Clinical Governance and Quality Standards Assist in the development of clinical governance and quality frameworks through patient focused benchmarking, clinical audit and critical incident reviews demonstrating learning from multiple sources Implement and adhere to hospice policies In the context of Palliative and End of Life Care have an understanding and knowledge of: a) Your own professional role/boundaries b) Legal and ethical issues c) Professional codes of conduct d) The impact of your own beliefs on practice e) Approaches to risk assessment f) Approaches to and theories of change, loss and bereavement. g) Social models of care and person-centred approaches. h) Relevant NICE Guidance related to Palliative care and End of Life Care. Privacy Statement By applying for this role, you consent to the processing of your personal data by HospiceCare for recruitment purposes. Your data will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR. We will store your information securely and only for as long as necessary. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement: HospiceCare North Northumberland is an equal opportunities organisation committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we actively welcome staff from the Armed Forces community. Veterans, reservists, and military families bring unique skills and perspectives to our hospice. We are committed to creating a supportive, flexible, and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued. Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. All posts are subject to appropriate checks, including references and DBS.

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