Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the
management of a palliative care caseload, working independently in the
community. Provide specialist clinical advice and support to maintain a high
standard of holistic care to those living with incurable disease. Liaise with
other hospices, primary health care teams, hospital and volunteer staff.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To be conversant with the
policies and procedures for Weston Hospicecare
To be responsible in
identifying, prioritising and implementing initial and ongoing assessments of
the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social and practical needs of the
patients and their families/carers
To establish and maintain
good professional relationships with members of the Primary Health Care Team
providing knowledge and expertise in the care of patients with incurable
disease. This includes advice on pain and symptom management, social,
psychological care and communication
To build and maintain a
continuing caring therapeutic relationship to enable the patient and their
family/carer opportunities to discuss problems, anxieties, fears, hopes and
joys.
To offer advice and
support to meet the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of
patients and their families/carers
To liaise with the hospice
doctors on issues relating to patient care
To maintain accurate
patient records in accordance with the NMC Code of Practice
To undertake
administration and recording of drugs in accordance with Hospice policy
Report, record and deal
with all accidents, incidents and complaints in line with Hospice policy
To evaluate the
effectiveness of nursing interventions and treatments
To take responsibility for
the management of own patient caseload & assist in the planning,
implementing, evaluation and documentation of direct patient care to meet
agreed clinical objectives and standards of care
To be a resource to
patients, carers and staff and provide support as required
To support bereaved
relatives
To ensure Health and
safety, Risk Management, and legislation are adhered to
To promote health
education with patients and their carers
LEADERSHIP
AND MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To keep HNCS Team Manager informed of caseload, particularly
any problems arising from its management
To be involved in Clinical Governance programmes and risk
management
To participate in any accreditation or inspection process
required by the Health Authority or other legislation
Ensure current regulations are adhered to
To support and supervise clinical practice of Hospice
Community Nurse
To promote an environment responsive to inividualised
patient/carers needs
To develop and participate in effective induction programmes
and staff development
EDUCATIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
To facilitate and train in teaching programmes run by Weston
Hospicecare
To participate in formal and informal education and training;
and disseminate of professional and clinical knowledge to others GPS,
District Nurses, Student Nurses, Medical Students and Volunteers
To provide formal and informal education and training as
required, both internal and external
To take personal responsibility for own professional
development, remain updated with changes in practice and legislation, and
where possible, to make full use of training and education facilities
available
To actively participate in experiential and academic learning
in line with the position of Hospice Community Nurse Specialist
To participate in the orientation and development of new
staff members and volunteers
To
keep up to date with current practice and legislation
Maintain and extend persona knowledge and expertise in all
aspects of the role and to share information
Attend all statutory and mandatory training as required
LIAISES
WITH
All members of the Hospice
Community Nursing team (HCNS)
Hospice Doctors
All other health and
social care professionals
Other voluntary services
Any other services caring
for patients and their family/carers
PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be a safe practitioner
& work within the Nursing, Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct
(NMC)
Maintain & develop own
knowledge & skills ensuring compliance with NMC Revalidation requirements
Undertake Clinical
Supervision
Participate in the
Performance Review Process
Will, at times, receive
confidential and sensitive information and will deal with it according to
policy
Work within the policies
and guidelines of Weston Hospicecare
Be familiar with fire,
emergency and safety regulations, ensuring attendance at statutory updates
Maintain good working
relationships with all members of the hospice staff and volunteers
Maintain a smart,
professional appearance at all times in line with hospice policy
Maintain a responsible
attitude towards economy and care of equipment and other resources
REPRESENTATIONAL
ROLE
Represent the Hospice at
external meetings and events
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
Take an active part in
audit, monitoring and research programmes
Identify areas for
research and/or audit and present to Audit Group
STRATEGY/POLICY/PROTOCAOL
DEVELOPMENT
As part of the
Multi-disciplinary Team, be involved in developing standards of care
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Under the provision of
the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, it is the duty of every employee:
To take reasonable care
of themselves and others at work
To co-operate with the
hospice as far as is necessary to enable them to carry out their legal duty
Not to intentionally or
recklessly interfere with anything provided, including personal, protective
equipment for health and safety or welfare at work
Weston Hospicecare
operates an In-house NO SMOKING policy for staff.
DATA PROTECTION
You are
required to obtain process and/or use information held on computer. This must be undertaken in a lawful
way. Data held must not be disclosed
in a way that is incompatible with such a purpose. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to
data will result in disciplinary action, which may result in dismissal.
SCOPE OF JOB
DESCRIPTION
This job description reflects the immediate
requirements and objectives of this post. It is not an exhaustive list of the
duties, but gives a general indication of work undertaken which may vary in
detail in the light of changing demands and priorities. Substantive changes will be carried out in
consultation with the post holder.
This job description is subject to periodic
review and amendment
