Job summary
A fantastic opportunity as arisen at
Bury Hospice for a Registered Band 5 Nurse to join the Inpatient Unit team. You
will play a vital role within a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care
to our patients and our families.
Bury
Hospice is an outstanding beacon of care and empathy for the communities of
Bury and we are always striving to improve the quality of life of our patients
with a potentially life-limiting illness. We put people first, putting them at
the heart of everything we do.
Our Inpatient Unit provides a calm and caring
environment for our patients and visitors. Our team of staff are truly
committed to ensuring everyone is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred palliative care using evidence-based practice, ensuring the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of patients and their families are met. The role involves coordinating care from admission through to discharge, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, timely transitions between care settings.
You will administer treatments and medications in line with professional standards, maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records, and communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues. Acting as a patient advocate, you will support complex decision-making, contribute to ward rounds, audits and service improvement, and provide clinical leadership and support to junior staff and students.
The role also requires adherence to organisational policies, professional standards, safeguarding, infection control and health and safety requirements, alongside a commitment to continuous learning, teamwork, and upholding the values of the hospice.
About us
Bury Hospice is an outstanding beacon of care and empathy for the communities of Bury and we are always striving to improve the quality of life of our patients with a potentially life-limiting illness. We put people first, putting them at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Using a
patient-centred approach and evidenced based practice, assess, plan, implement
and evaluate patient care in
accordance with patient and family needs.
- Ensure care is co-ordinated from
admission to discharge including the continuing healthcare process, to ensure
smooth and timely transition between care settings, helping to avoid
unnecessary delay to patients discharge.
- Negotiate appropriate referral to other hospice services, in accordance
with patients and significant others needs
- Ensure that
patients and carers receive accurate current information relevant to their need
and that this is done regularly as appropriate
- Liaise with
the multi-disciplinary team regularly to ensure timely delivery of care and
multi-professional collaboration. E.g. participation in the hospice/community
weekly MDT meetings and daily hospice admission meetings.
- Administer medication and
treatment as prescribed in accordance with the NMCs code and Bury Hospice
policies and guidelines and the RPC 10Rights of Safe Medication Administration.
- Use appropriate
communication skills with patients, carers and relatives, including those with
language and cultural differences, facilitating informed consideration that
enables choice to be made concerning treatments and future care.
- Maintain contemporaneous
patient records, utilising electronic and written records as appropriate.
- Be aware of the nature of
the palliative care environment and end of life care, recognising the needs of
patients and carers, by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual
support, ensuring appropriate signposting to other specialist services when
required.
- Act as patient advocate in
the face of difficult conversations or situations, acting in the best interests of patients and carers
and in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act (2005).
- Support Consultant / Doctor
ward rounds within the department ensuring the effective and timely
dissemination and communication of patient information to relevant parties and
the maintenance of contemporaneous nursing records following the ward round.
- To act as a clinical role model for Junior Staff and Students and;
ensuring evidence based practice is followed, support the continuous
improvement of care and development of the team.
- Manage own time effectively in order to maintain high standards of
nursing care and professional efficiency, be flexible to meet service need.
- In the absence of the ward
Clinical Lead/Team Leader; allocate work with due regard to continuity,
multi-professional action plans, up to date assessment of patients need and
staff expertise.
- Contribute to the annual
performance appraisal by supporting the IPU Lead in conducting appraisals for
some of the team where appropriate.
- Help maintain a pleasant
and safe environment for patients, staff, volunteers, visitors and staff.
- Utilise the electronic rota
system (StaffCare) to view the rota and request leave.
- Ensure NMC registration
status is in date and Revalidation completed in a timely manner.
- Involvement in audits and
continuous improvement projects.
ORGANISATIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To adhere to all Bury Hospice standards,
policies and procedures.
- To take responsibility for own personal
learning and development, and to support the learning and development of others
and the organisation as a whole; a commitment to completing all training
required and refreshing training as appropriate.
- To conduct all work in a manner reflective of
the organisational values and behaviours.
- To comply with General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR); and Duty of Candour
where applicable. An understanding of and commitment to the appropriate
handling of all confidential data.
- To raise and escalate any
safeguarding concerns appropriately and in accordance with Bury Hospices
Safeguarding Policy.
- To
implement Bury Hospices Health & Safety policy, ensuring all duties are
carried out using safe and appropriate working practices in adherence with statutory
regulations and guidelines.
- To
promote awareness of, and respect for, equality and diversity in accordance
with Bury Hospice policies and procedures.
- To
follow Hospice processes in relation to incident reporting with the
understanding that this enables continual learning and improvement across all
operations.
- To protect service users, visitors, employees and volunteers by
observing Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.
- To embrace the organisational culture of
volunteering and to understand the responsibilities of all employees in
relation to role managing volunteers.
- To organise your own work and to ensure that
it is accurate, meeting all quality targets and required deadlines.
- To actively engage in fundraising within the
Hospice and for the hospice. Abide by the Hospice Code of Conduct
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Using a
patient-centred approach and evidenced based practice, assess, plan, implement
and evaluate patient care in
accordance with patient and family needs.
- Ensure care is co-ordinated from
admission to discharge including the continuing healthcare process, to ensure
smooth and timely transition between care settings, helping to avoid
unnecessary delay to patients discharge.
- Negotiate appropriate referral to other hospice services, in accordance
with patients and significant others needs
- Ensure that
patients and carers receive accurate current information relevant to their need
and that this is done regularly as appropriate
- Liaise with
the multi-disciplinary team regularly to ensure timely delivery of care and
multi-professional collaboration. E.g. participation in the hospice/community
weekly MDT meetings and daily hospice admission meetings.
- Administer medication and
treatment as prescribed in accordance with the NMCs code and Bury Hospice
policies and guidelines and the RPC 10Rights of Safe Medication Administration.
- Use appropriate
communication skills with patients, carers and relatives, including those with
language and cultural differences, facilitating informed consideration that
enables choice to be made concerning treatments and future care.
- Maintain contemporaneous
patient records, utilising electronic and written records as appropriate.
- Be aware of the nature of
the palliative care environment and end of life care, recognising the needs of
patients and carers, by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual
support, ensuring appropriate signposting to other specialist services when
required.
- Act as patient advocate in
the face of difficult conversations or situations, acting in the best interests of patients and carers
and in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act (2005).
- Support Consultant / Doctor
ward rounds within the department ensuring the effective and timely
dissemination and communication of patient information to relevant parties and
the maintenance of contemporaneous nursing records following the ward round.
- To act as a clinical role model for Junior Staff and Students and;
ensuring evidence based practice is followed, support the continuous
improvement of care and development of the team.
- Manage own time effectively in order to maintain high standards of
nursing care and professional efficiency, be flexible to meet service need.
- In the absence of the ward
Clinical Lead/Team Leader; allocate work with due regard to continuity,
multi-professional action plans, up to date assessment of patients need and
staff expertise.
- Contribute to the annual
performance appraisal by supporting the IPU Lead in conducting appraisals for
some of the team where appropriate.
- Help maintain a pleasant
and safe environment for patients, staff, volunteers, visitors and staff.
- Utilise the electronic rota
system (StaffCare) to view the rota and request leave.
- Ensure NMC registration
status is in date and Revalidation completed in a timely manner.
- Involvement in audits and
continuous improvement projects.
ORGANISATIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To adhere to all Bury Hospice standards,
policies and procedures.
- To take responsibility for own personal
learning and development, and to support the learning and development of others
and the organisation as a whole; a commitment to completing all training
required and refreshing training as appropriate.
- To conduct all work in a manner reflective of
the organisational values and behaviours.
- To comply with General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR); and Duty of Candour
where applicable. An understanding of and commitment to the appropriate
handling of all confidential data.
- To raise and escalate any
safeguarding concerns appropriately and in accordance with Bury Hospices
Safeguarding Policy.
- To
implement Bury Hospices Health & Safety policy, ensuring all duties are
carried out using safe and appropriate working practices in adherence with statutory
regulations and guidelines.
- To
promote awareness of, and respect for, equality and diversity in accordance
with Bury Hospice policies and procedures.
- To
follow Hospice processes in relation to incident reporting with the
understanding that this enables continual learning and improvement across all
operations.
- To protect service users, visitors, employees and volunteers by
observing Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.
- To embrace the organisational culture of
volunteering and to understand the responsibilities of all employees in
relation to role managing volunteers.
- To organise your own work and to ensure that
it is accurate, meeting all quality targets and required deadlines.
- To actively engage in fundraising within the
Hospice and for the hospice. Abide by the Hospice Code of Conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration Level 1.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Diploma in Palliative Care/recognised post registration palliative care qualification.
Other Requirements
Essential
- All employees have a duty and responsibility to protect and safeguard children and vulnerable Adults. They must therefore be aware of child protection procedure and who to contact within the Trust for further help and guidance.
- Appointments require appropriate DBS clearance.
- Full clean and current driving licence required.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience, preferably within Palliative Care, Oncology and/or End of Life Care.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding.
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and respond to change in a positive manner.
- Excellent patient record keeping skills.
- Ability to manage risk effectively.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Experience of working within an MDT.
- Knowledge of IT & ability to use IT appropriately in the workplace.
Desirable
- Experience and evidence of mentoring students.
- Evidence of audit and research experience.
- Ability to demonstrate competency in the use of McKinley syringe drivers and medicines administration.
- Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing within a hospice environment.
- Awareness of current legislation and policy relevant to end of life.
- Understanding & Knowledge of Advance Care Planning, Gold Standard Framework & Karnofsky.
Personal Attributes & Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns and the changing needs of healthcare.
- Commitment to quality and professional standards.
- Ability to use a diplomatic and logical approach.
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
- Ability to act as an advocate for patients and their families.
- Represent the Hospices work and values.
- Attend training/events as required.
- Have a passion for palliative care and a desire to learn.
- You are able to collaborate with colleagues across different departments, engaging in projects or working groups within the Hospice.
Desirable
- Awareness of the Hospices charitable status and its reliance upon charitable donations which are influenced by clinical care delivery and the professionalism of hospice personnel.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration Level 1.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Diploma in Palliative Care/recognised post registration palliative care qualification.
Other Requirements
Essential
- All employees have a duty and responsibility to protect and safeguard children and vulnerable Adults. They must therefore be aware of child protection procedure and who to contact within the Trust for further help and guidance.
- Appointments require appropriate DBS clearance.
- Full clean and current driving licence required.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience, preferably within Palliative Care, Oncology and/or End of Life Care.
- Knowledge of Safeguarding.
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and respond to change in a positive manner.
- Excellent patient record keeping skills.
- Ability to manage risk effectively.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Experience of working within an MDT.
- Knowledge of IT & ability to use IT appropriately in the workplace.
Desirable
- Experience and evidence of mentoring students.
- Evidence of audit and research experience.
- Ability to demonstrate competency in the use of McKinley syringe drivers and medicines administration.
- Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing within a hospice environment.
- Awareness of current legislation and policy relevant to end of life.
- Understanding & Knowledge of Advance Care Planning, Gold Standard Framework & Karnofsky.
Personal Attributes & Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns and the changing needs of healthcare.
- Commitment to quality and professional standards.
- Ability to use a diplomatic and logical approach.
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
- Ability to act as an advocate for patients and their families.
- Represent the Hospices work and values.
- Attend training/events as required.
- Have a passion for palliative care and a desire to learn.
- You are able to collaborate with colleagues across different departments, engaging in projects or working groups within the Hospice.
Desirable
- Awareness of the Hospices charitable status and its reliance upon charitable donations which are influenced by clinical care delivery and the professionalism of hospice personnel.
