Job summary
Would you like to work as part of the hospice in home MDT and Hospice MDT. We have various hours available which will be discussed at interview.
You will take on the role as shift leader ensuring the shift runs smoothly
You will be responsible for triaging calls over 24 hours and giving advice and support to patients who are known to St Helena or have their details recorded on the My Care Choices Register.
You will also provide rapid response visits to patients in crisis in the community.
The role will involve being a clinical resource to Staff nurses,and Health Care Assistants in the team, Administrators and Call Handlers within SinglePoint.
You will work closely with community and primary care colleagues, St Helena and hospital staff in order to ensure that patients requiring end of life care receive an integrated service in a timely manner.
The role will include working overnight, taking calls from patients and professionals and undertaking home visits as necessary throughout North East Essex.
Main duties of the job
As a registered nurse/paramedic, providing high standards of holistic, individualised care and support to patients and families, through a process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs.
To act as a resource to patients and their families in the community, providing telephone advice and support.
To provide a rapid response visit to patients with urgent palliative or end of life care needs within the last 3 months of life
To be responsive to changing patient needs and flexibly visit according to suggested triaged response time
To work shifts including overnight, triaging calls and visiting patients as necessary, often as a lone worker.
Take responsibility for accurate assessments of patients and families and to provide ongoing plans of care for St Helena staff and other healthcare providers.
To work with the Hospice in the Home Matron / Clinical Nurse Manager to plan and implement change and development
To provide supervision and work alongside Healthcare Assistants and provide guidance and expert advice, assisting in the identification and meeting of their educational needs.
To ensure end of life procedures are carried out sensitively and appropriately.
To verify death following training and when it is appropriate to do so in line with St Helena policy
About us
Here at St
Helena, we believe that everyone living with an incurable illness has the right
to live and die with choice, compassion and dignity. Families deserve to be
cared for and anyone coping with loss should be supported through their grief.
Our vision is
to create a community where everyone knows that as the end of their story draws
near, they will be cared for and die where they choose to be; where loved ones
have the opportunity to make the most of life together, surrounded by people
who care and support one another.
Since we
opened in 1985, this belief drives us to provide the best end of life care and
bereavement support to everyone in north east Essex, not just today but for
years to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered nurse/paramedic, providing high standards of holistic, individualised care and support to patients and families, through a process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs.
To act as a resource to patients and their families in the community, providing telephone advice and support.
To provide a rapid response visit to patients with urgent palliative or end of life care needs within the last 3 months of life
To be responsive to changing patient needs and flexibly visit according to suggested triaged response time
To work shifts including overnight, triaging calls and visiting patients as necessary, often as a lone worker.
Take responsibility for accurate assessments of patients and families and to provide ongoing plans of care for St Helena staff and other healthcare providers.
Ensuring patient records are accurately written, in line with NMC and St Helena regulations.
To work with the Hospice in the Home Matron / Clinical Nurse Manager to plan and implement change and development within St Helena where this would increase effectiveness and efficiency of practice, deputising for them as required.
To provide supervision and work alongside Healthcare Assistants and provide guidance and expert advice, assisting in the identification and meeting of their educational needs.
To maintain and promote effective and efficient working and communication with other community professionals, hospital professionals, voluntary, private and statutory agencies and other hospices.
Participate in the audit process and encourage colleagues to embrace the opportunities and improvement gained from the audit cycle.
To ensure end of life procedures are carried out sensitively and appropriately.
To verify death following training and when it is appropriate to do so in line with St Helena policy
Demonstrate awareness of emotional needs of patients and families and the sensitivity and communication skills to meet these needs.
Demonstrate effective communication with patients key workers in order to ensure continuity of care for patients across all sectors.
To maintain professional awareness of current developments in nursing and palliative care and evidence based practice in order to remain an effective practitioner.
Follow St Helena policy at all times.
Participate in Clinical Supervision both as a recipient and a provider
Comply with NMC guidelines
Be aware of own emotional needs, relating to the palliative care environment, and how to meet them.
To act as an advocate safeguarding the patients and familys rights and interests, abilities and aptitudes, encouraging empowerment and informed choice.
To communicate sensitively and effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, families and colleagues including volunteers. In some cases there may be barriers to understanding or highly sensitive communication required.
Ensure you follow all policies and procedures in relation to prevention and infection control
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered nurse/paramedic, providing high standards of holistic, individualised care and support to patients and families, through a process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs.
To act as a resource to patients and their families in the community, providing telephone advice and support.
To provide a rapid response visit to patients with urgent palliative or end of life care needs within the last 3 months of life
To be responsive to changing patient needs and flexibly visit according to suggested triaged response time
To work shifts including overnight, triaging calls and visiting patients as necessary, often as a lone worker.
Take responsibility for accurate assessments of patients and families and to provide ongoing plans of care for St Helena staff and other healthcare providers.
Ensuring patient records are accurately written, in line with NMC and St Helena regulations.
To work with the Hospice in the Home Matron / Clinical Nurse Manager to plan and implement change and development within St Helena where this would increase effectiveness and efficiency of practice, deputising for them as required.
To provide supervision and work alongside Healthcare Assistants and provide guidance and expert advice, assisting in the identification and meeting of their educational needs.
To maintain and promote effective and efficient working and communication with other community professionals, hospital professionals, voluntary, private and statutory agencies and other hospices.
Participate in the audit process and encourage colleagues to embrace the opportunities and improvement gained from the audit cycle.
To ensure end of life procedures are carried out sensitively and appropriately.
To verify death following training and when it is appropriate to do so in line with St Helena policy
Demonstrate awareness of emotional needs of patients and families and the sensitivity and communication skills to meet these needs.
Demonstrate effective communication with patients key workers in order to ensure continuity of care for patients across all sectors.
To maintain professional awareness of current developments in nursing and palliative care and evidence based practice in order to remain an effective practitioner.
Follow St Helena policy at all times.
Participate in Clinical Supervision both as a recipient and a provider
Comply with NMC guidelines
Be aware of own emotional needs, relating to the palliative care environment, and how to meet them.
To act as an advocate safeguarding the patients and familys rights and interests, abilities and aptitudes, encouraging empowerment and informed choice.
To communicate sensitively and effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, families and colleagues including volunteers. In some cases there may be barriers to understanding or highly sensitive communication required.
Ensure you follow all policies and procedures in relation to prevention and infection control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Registered paramedic with the HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of further palliative care education
- Degree in relevant subject
- 1st Degree Palliative Care
- Clinical Supervision qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Advanced Communication Skills Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 equivalent or above in any setting, working with palliative care patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
- Experience of working with people with sensory and learning disabilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Registered paramedic with the HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of further palliative care education
- Degree in relevant subject
- 1st Degree Palliative Care
- Clinical Supervision qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Advanced Communication Skills Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 equivalent or above in any setting, working with palliative care patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
- Experience of working with people with sensory and learning disabilities
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).
