Job summary
Are you an experienced professional looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference? If so this could be the role you are looking for. Due to the growth of our services we are looking for exceptional people to join our amazing team.
The main purpose of this role is to act as liaison between IPU and Hospice
at Home by working across both services on a rotational basis. The post
holder will be responsible for delivering the highest standard of palliative
care to patients and their families who are under the care of Tapping
House. Care is provided within the hospice inpatient unit and the
community across 24 hours a day, seven days a week and aims to
support patient choice and access to excellent end of life care and
support.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
As a core member of the care team and a member of the wider
multidisciplinary team, the post holder is 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. The post
holder will provide leadership and support to colleagues to ensure patient
flow and support decision making in patient care.
Care provision shall reflect evidence based practice, in line with legal
requirements, statutory rules and Hospice policies relating to practice, and
the NMC Code of Conduct.
The post will cover day and night shifts on both the In-Patient Unit and Hospice at Home/Rapid Response.
About us
In addition to the competitive salary we offer the following -
- Annual Leave 25 days (increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years FTE) and public holidays
- Development opportunities
- Access to Blue Light discount card
- Access to complementary Therapy
- Free parking
- Onsite cafe
We have an amazing multi disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do.
Our Vision is -
Every person affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent rest of life care and bereavement support.
Our Values are:
COMPASSION
ACCESSIBILITY
RESPECT
EXCELLENCE
SPARK
The Hospice stands in beautiful well maintained grounds. Our building is modern and light with each bedroom having a garden view.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES
Clinical
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients in a way that reflects
the Hospice philosophy.
- To provide nursing care to all patients, respecting their wishes and
maintaining their dignity.
- Ensure the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and
accommodated within resources available.
- Support Pre-admission reviews and monitoring of referrals received.
- Manage discharge planning where appropriate
- Promote a multi-disciplinary approach to care by ensuring effective
communication is maintained between all staff, volunteers, patients and their
families and attend weekly MDTs where appropriate
- Promote the Hospice Record Keeping policy ensuring all care plans and
patient documentation are completed appropriately
- Mentor and support new staff
- Become a Professional role model
- Participate in ward rounds when appropriate
- Develop knowledge in pain and symptom control and maintain personal,
professional and clinical skills.
- Ensure safe management of controlled drugs
- To be responsible, in conjunction with the Nurse in charge, for maintaining a
safe environment for patients and their families within the hospice.
- To work with the MDT to support patients/relatives/visitors who are
distressed or anxious.
Managerial
- Co-ordinate the care for a given shift when delegated to do so by
the Clinical Manager.
- When working on IPU, provide designated fire officer coverage for
IPU and the Hospice environment when delegated to do so (e.g.
over-night).
- In conjunction with other team members monitor levels of stock and
medication and order as appropriate.
- Carry out return to work absence meetings and appraisals for PNAs
as delegated by the Clinical Manager.
Educational
- Act as a mentor for, trainees and a preceptor for junior staff.
- Contribute to the Hospice education programme, and foster an environment
of continual learning and development.
- Ensure patients and families educational and information needs are met.
- Maintain own educational and professional portfolio in line with own
professional requirements; and to work towards Professional Competency
Standards of a Band 6 Hospice Practitioner.
- Participate in clinical audit programmes or research projects where
appropriate
- To attend clinical supervision within the organisation; and to monitor
professional and personal development through the Hospice appraisal system.
Professional
- Ensure continued, effective professional registration and revalidation.
- Be aware of the relevant Code of Professional Conduct and be accountable
for own practice.
- Be aware of the relevant Scope of Professional Practice and ensure
competency to undertake duties allocated.
- Ensure professional portfolio is kept and updated in accordance with
professional registration recommendations..
- To deal with initial complaints and conflict (if approached directly by a
patient/relative/visitor) as required, in a polite, calm manner and report to
the nurse in charge.
- Any other duties as may be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES
Clinical
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients in a way that reflects
the Hospice philosophy.
- To provide nursing care to all patients, respecting their wishes and
maintaining their dignity.
- Ensure the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and
accommodated within resources available.
- Support Pre-admission reviews and monitoring of referrals received.
- Manage discharge planning where appropriate
- Promote a multi-disciplinary approach to care by ensuring effective
communication is maintained between all staff, volunteers, patients and their
families and attend weekly MDTs where appropriate
- Promote the Hospice Record Keeping policy ensuring all care plans and
patient documentation are completed appropriately
- Mentor and support new staff
- Become a Professional role model
- Participate in ward rounds when appropriate
- Develop knowledge in pain and symptom control and maintain personal,
professional and clinical skills.
- Ensure safe management of controlled drugs
- To be responsible, in conjunction with the Nurse in charge, for maintaining a
safe environment for patients and their families within the hospice.
- To work with the MDT to support patients/relatives/visitors who are
distressed or anxious.
Managerial
- Co-ordinate the care for a given shift when delegated to do so by
the Clinical Manager.
- When working on IPU, provide designated fire officer coverage for
IPU and the Hospice environment when delegated to do so (e.g.
over-night).
- In conjunction with other team members monitor levels of stock and
medication and order as appropriate.
- Carry out return to work absence meetings and appraisals for PNAs
as delegated by the Clinical Manager.
Educational
- Act as a mentor for, trainees and a preceptor for junior staff.
- Contribute to the Hospice education programme, and foster an environment
of continual learning and development.
- Ensure patients and families educational and information needs are met.
- Maintain own educational and professional portfolio in line with own
professional requirements; and to work towards Professional Competency
Standards of a Band 6 Hospice Practitioner.
- Participate in clinical audit programmes or research projects where
appropriate
- To attend clinical supervision within the organisation; and to monitor
professional and personal development through the Hospice appraisal system.
Professional
- Ensure continued, effective professional registration and revalidation.
- Be aware of the relevant Code of Professional Conduct and be accountable
for own practice.
- Be aware of the relevant Scope of Professional Practice and ensure
competency to undertake duties allocated.
- Ensure professional portfolio is kept and updated in accordance with
professional registration recommendations..
- To deal with initial complaints and conflict (if approached directly by a
patient/relative/visitor) as required, in a polite, calm manner and report to
the nurse in charge.
- Any other duties as may be required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of professional responsibilities.
- Knowledge of current nursing issues.
- Palliative care nursing.
- Evidence of excellent inter-personal skills
- Medicines administration + Competent with syringe driver use
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
SKILLS APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate workload.
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care needs according
- to individual needs.
- Has good verbal and written communication ability.
- Computer literate
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Organisational and managerial skills
- Teaching skills
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Flexibility in shift/ working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Is able to participate as a team member
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Practitioner e.g NMC
Desirable
- Palliative Care qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of professional responsibilities.
- Knowledge of current nursing issues.
- Palliative care nursing.
- Evidence of excellent inter-personal skills
- Medicines administration + Competent with syringe driver use
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
SKILLS APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate workload.
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care needs according
- to individual needs.
- Has good verbal and written communication ability.
- Computer literate
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Organisational and managerial skills
- Teaching skills
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
- Flexibility in shift/ working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Is able to participate as a team member
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health Practitioner e.g NMC
Desirable
- Palliative Care qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
