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Registered Nurse Band 6 – In Patient Unit

The post holder will be responsible for delivering the highest standard of palliative care to patients and their families under the care of Tapping House. Care is provided within the hospice inpatient unit 24 hours a day, seven days a week and aims to support patient choice and access to excellent end of life care and support.

As a core member of the care team and a member of the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will be involved in
assessing and developing appropriate plans of intervention and support for patients and their families, providing advice and signposting to other services as required as well as ensuring effective, timely communication.

As a Band 6, there is an expectation of experience of leadership of shifts, with the support of the Ward Manager, ANPs, Hospice Doctors and our Associate Director of Care – Quality to ensure effective flow of patients across the services, as well as providing mentoring and role modelling for less experienced colleagues. You will be involved in helping to facilitate the education and support of qualified and unqualified staff and to participate in the development of nursing practice across the hospice.

Hours – Full time or Part Time available

Salary – £36,453 to £43,896 (FTE) dependent on experience

Closing date: Monday 17th February 2025

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Section 1: Personal Details

Section 2: References

Please give the names of two people who are able to provide references relating to your work experience and your suitability for the post applied for. One referee should be your current or most recent employer. References from family or friends are NOT acceptable.

Reference 1

Reference 2

Section 3:

Number of days absence due to sickness and how many occasions during last 2 years.

Section 4: Criminal Convictions

Because of the nature of the job for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. You must disclose any criminal convictions, however long ago these occurred, if the application is to proceed.

In addition to the above, Tapping House uses the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to help assess the suitability of applicants applying for positions of trust. The appointment to some Hospice posts will be made subject to an enhanced disclosure. The accompanying documentation for the post confirms the appropriate level of disclosure that will be required. If you are shortlisted for interview you will be asked to complete a self-declaration form, providing details of any previous, current or pending convictions.

Under the rules of the National Care Standards Commission all new recruits are routinely screened by the DBS. Any appointment is conditional upon receiving satisfactory clearance. Failure to receive this clearance or any discrepancy in information declared on the application form, may lead to the withdrawal of any offer or to summary dismissal.

Section 5: Present/Last Employer

Section 6: Previous Employment

Please provide 'Employer name', 'Role', 'Responsibilities', whether 'Full time' or 'Part time', 'Dates of employment' and 'Reason for leaving' for each.in date order with the most recent first.

Section 7: Education, Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Please tell us about your secondary and any higher education including all qualifications. We would be interested to hear about any professional bodies that you are a member of and any vocational training which you have completed that may be relevant.

For each, please provide 'Dates', 'Educational Establishment', Course', 'Qualifications Awarded'.

Section 8: Supporting Statement

Please use the space below to express how you believe you match up to the role outlined in the job description and qualities described in the person specification. You should detail your skills and experience

Section 9: Declaration

I declare that the information which I have given in this application form is true and complete. I understand that if it is subsequently discovered that any statement is false or misleading, this may lead to dismissal from employment with Tapping House.