Job summary
Working in a caring, supportive and professional environment youll be able to provide nursing care to our patients in the community. This role will make a positive difference to people during their most vulnerable and challenging time of life.
Using excellent nursing and or paramedic skills, being a leader with outstanding interpersonal skills, endurance and empathy youll make both staff and patients feel cared for and supported. Youll be able to provide attention to detail, be a problem solver and care for our teams and families. You will be an integral part of an amazing multi-disciplinary team, working with doctors, clinical and pastoral care teams, therapists, physios and great support teams. Together youll ensure a high standard of provision of care for patients requiring palliative and end of life care.
Youll be part of a team of registered nurses and carers, with consultant oversight, providing day to day leadership, management and continuous improvement of the delivery and services of the virtual ward.
Working with the Education Team and Nurse Consultant, youll educate and support our colleagues to achieve their full potential, and to feel valued, competent and confident in their roles.
IF YOU ARE A PARAMEDIC WE WOULD LOVE YOU TO APPLY PLEASE DO SO DIRECTLY VIA THE THAMES HOSPICE WEBSITE
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively you will be an integral part of an amazing multi-disciplinary team, working with doctors, clinical and pastoral care teams, therapists, physios and great support teams. Together youll ensure a high standard of provision of care for patients requiring palliative and end of life care.
Youll be part of a team of registered nurses and carers, with consultant oversight, providing day to day leadership, management and continuous improvement of the delivery and services of the virtual ward.
To support you within your role, we have an excellent learning and development program to help further develop your clinical skills. The Hospice knows that supporting, developing and nurturing our staff leads to outstanding patient care and strong morale and team spirit amongst our workforce.
This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including Barred lists.
Full clean driving licence and business insurance required for this role as you will travel to patients homes.
About us
This is an exciting time for Thames Hospice as we further expand our services to meet the growing needs of our local community. Thames Hospice are about to launch a Virtual ward in the Autumn 2022 this brand new service offers wrap-around support to people in their homes ensuring they can receive care that meets their needs in a timely fashion with the aim of reducing the need for a Thames Hospice admission.
We offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, free parking on-site, discounted meals in the on-site cafe, EAP, access to NHS pension scheme if eligible, Blue Light Discount Card and so much more!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary: £33,674 - £45,317 (based on full time working)*
* Work on a Saturday: time and one third - 1.33
Work on a Sunday or Bank Holiday: time and two thirds - 1.66
Service Delivery
1. To lead the Virtual ward when on shift, acting as a role model and provide support and advice to junior staff on the delivery of care including symptom management
2. To offer timely and individual care based on need, using referral criteria, regular patient assessment, re-assessment and discharge criteria as appropriate
3. To communicate fully and effectively with patients, their families and professional colleagues to ensure a safe and needs led care pathway
4. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and promote multi-disciplinary working at all times. To attend MDT meetings as required
5. To maintain accurate healthcare records, written and computer based, in line with Thames Hospice organisational policy and professional requirements
6. To develop communication links with external care agencies, GPs and community teams and senior clinical staff within acute trusts to facilitate best working practice and service provision
7. To participate in training, development and mentorship of staff, student nurses and external stakeholders as required
8. In conjunction with the Practice Educator, develop and monitor competencies for Registered Nurses, by regularly working with them as part of a shift
9. To rota staff on virtual ward and ensure all patients have safe and adequate oversight, delivering a high standard of care.
10. To visit each patient daily and add in care or refer accordingly.
11. To maximise on bed occupancy (5 patients at home)
12. To work with Head of Thames care @ home and Coordinators on the packages of care necessary.
13. To participate in audits of the service, and identify if improvements and/or changes are needed to enhance patient care and experience
14. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures and to report accidents, incidents and complaints in area of responsibility as per procedure, participating in investigations as required
15. To ensure staff understand and work to the processes for role boundaries and patient confidentiality
16. To work with the Consultant / specialty doctor to provide and meet all care required.
17. Responsible for the administration of prescribed medicines for symptom management as per authorisation and Palliative Care Guidelines
People Management
18. To ensure all staff feel supported, cared for and able to deliver excellent care to our patients
19. Lead and line manage a named group of IPU staff in line with Thames Hospice policies and procedures
20. To ensure that all staff under direct line management receive high quality and regular supervision and annual appraisals
21. To assist the Head of Clinical Services with the recruitment, engagement and retention of staff, including participating in team meetings and other team events
22. You’ll support the physical and mental health of those that you line manage during their careers.
Work after 8pm-8am: time and one third - 1.33
Location: Based at Bray Lake, Maidenhead, with travel in the community to visit patients
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to include shifts, weekends and nights
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services.
Responsible for: Virtual Ward registered nurses
Job description
Job responsibilities
Salary: £33,674 - £45,317 (based on full time working)*
* Work on a Saturday: time and one third - 1.33
Work on a Sunday or Bank Holiday: time and two thirds - 1.66
Service Delivery
1. To lead the Virtual ward when on shift, acting as a role model and provide support and advice to junior staff on the delivery of care including symptom management
2. To offer timely and individual care based on need, using referral criteria, regular patient assessment, re-assessment and discharge criteria as appropriate
3. To communicate fully and effectively with patients, their families and professional colleagues to ensure a safe and needs led care pathway
4. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and promote multi-disciplinary working at all times. To attend MDT meetings as required
5. To maintain accurate healthcare records, written and computer based, in line with Thames Hospice organisational policy and professional requirements
6. To develop communication links with external care agencies, GPs and community teams and senior clinical staff within acute trusts to facilitate best working practice and service provision
7. To participate in training, development and mentorship of staff, student nurses and external stakeholders as required
8. In conjunction with the Practice Educator, develop and monitor competencies for Registered Nurses, by regularly working with them as part of a shift
9. To rota staff on virtual ward and ensure all patients have safe and adequate oversight, delivering a high standard of care.
10. To visit each patient daily and add in care or refer accordingly.
11. To maximise on bed occupancy (5 patients at home)
12. To work with Head of Thames care @ home and Coordinators on the packages of care necessary.
13. To participate in audits of the service, and identify if improvements and/or changes are needed to enhance patient care and experience
14. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures and to report accidents, incidents and complaints in area of responsibility as per procedure, participating in investigations as required
15. To ensure staff understand and work to the processes for role boundaries and patient confidentiality
16. To work with the Consultant / specialty doctor to provide and meet all care required.
17. Responsible for the administration of prescribed medicines for symptom management as per authorisation and Palliative Care Guidelines
People Management
18. To ensure all staff feel supported, cared for and able to deliver excellent care to our patients
19. Lead and line manage a named group of IPU staff in line with Thames Hospice policies and procedures
20. To ensure that all staff under direct line management receive high quality and regular supervision and annual appraisals
21. To assist the Head of Clinical Services with the recruitment, engagement and retention of staff, including participating in team meetings and other team events
22. You’ll support the physical and mental health of those that you line manage during their careers.
Work after 8pm-8am: time and one third - 1.33
Location: Based at Bray Lake, Maidenhead, with travel in the community to visit patients
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to include shifts, weekends and nights
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services.
Responsible for: Virtual Ward registered nurses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Hold or willing to work towards a credit bearing award in End of Life Care and Mentorship
Desirable
- Evidence of broad nursing experience including palliative care
- Knowledge and understanding of current developments in palliative care (desirable)
- Knowledge of national CQC monitoring requirements
- Experience of undertaking nursing assessments and care planning for patients, including those with complex needs
- Evidence of sound clinical decision making, independently, and as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Willingness and ability to demonstrate commitment to Thames Hospice Values
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about nursing /topics with patients and colleagues.
Experience
Essential
- 2.1 Experience of managing change, services and staff
- 2.2 Experience of performance management. This should include setting objectives, monitoring performance, conducting appraisals and seeking development opportunities for others
- 2.3 Able to provide clear direction and use an appropriate range of leadership styles to suit the situation
- 2.4 Experienced in identifying and managing conflict
Analytical
Essential
- Experience of using multiprofessional records to fully and accurately document patient care and interactions
Personal drive, commitment and resilience
Essential
- Enthusiastic, committed and able to use initiative, ensuring delivery of objectives
- Commitment to ensuring the patient is central to all decisions about, and the provision of, care
- Able to remain calm and in control when under pressure
Organisation
Essential
- 4.1 Experience of managing staff rotas
- 4.2 Ability to organise time effectively, creating work schedules, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
Communication & Team working
Essential
- Experience of communicating effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, both verbally and in writing
- Experience of communicating effectively with patients, carers and families, both face to face and on the telephone.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of the workings of databases.
- Experienced in maintaining effective relationships with colleagues
- Ability to quickly build a rapport and establish professional relationships with others, based on trust and understanding
Special Conditions
Essential
- Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check including barred lists
- Post holder must be immunised for Covid-19, Hepatitis B, MMR, Tuberculosis and Chickenpox
- The post holder must maintain an active professional portfolio in order to be able to revalidate every 3 years in accordance with the current NMC guidelines.
- The post holder must have eligibility to work in the UK
- Full clean driving licence and business insurance required for this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Hold or willing to work towards a credit bearing award in End of Life Care and Mentorship
Desirable
- Evidence of broad nursing experience including palliative care
- Knowledge and understanding of current developments in palliative care (desirable)
- Knowledge of national CQC monitoring requirements
- Experience of undertaking nursing assessments and care planning for patients, including those with complex needs
- Evidence of sound clinical decision making, independently, and as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Willingness and ability to demonstrate commitment to Thames Hospice Values
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about nursing /topics with patients and colleagues.
Experience
Essential
- 2.1 Experience of managing change, services and staff
- 2.2 Experience of performance management. This should include setting objectives, monitoring performance, conducting appraisals and seeking development opportunities for others
- 2.3 Able to provide clear direction and use an appropriate range of leadership styles to suit the situation
- 2.4 Experienced in identifying and managing conflict
Analytical
Essential
- Experience of using multiprofessional records to fully and accurately document patient care and interactions
Personal drive, commitment and resilience
Essential
- Enthusiastic, committed and able to use initiative, ensuring delivery of objectives
- Commitment to ensuring the patient is central to all decisions about, and the provision of, care
- Able to remain calm and in control when under pressure
Organisation
Essential
- 4.1 Experience of managing staff rotas
- 4.2 Ability to organise time effectively, creating work schedules, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
Communication & Team working
Essential
- Experience of communicating effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, both verbally and in writing
- Experience of communicating effectively with patients, carers and families, both face to face and on the telephone.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of the workings of databases.
- Experienced in maintaining effective relationships with colleagues
- Ability to quickly build a rapport and establish professional relationships with others, based on trust and understanding
Special Conditions
Essential
- Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check including barred lists
- Post holder must be immunised for Covid-19, Hepatitis B, MMR, Tuberculosis and Chickenpox
- The post holder must maintain an active professional portfolio in order to be able to revalidate every 3 years in accordance with the current NMC guidelines.
- The post holder must have eligibility to work in the UK
- Full clean driving licence and business insurance required for this role
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).
