Job summary
Great Oaks Hospice is a voluntary
organisation that seeks to provide a range of End-of-Life Care services, free
of charge, for adults in the community
living with a life shortening illness and to offer support
to their families, carers and friends. The purpose of the Hospice at Home Nurse
role is:
To support the Hospice at Home Lead in the day-to-day coordination of a high quality
and integrated nursing
service that will enable
patients with life-limiting illnesses to be cared for at home, and to die at
home if that is their preference
To assist in the ongoing
development of the Hospice at Home Service
To assist in setting the required standards
of care and monitoring that these standards
are achieved
To assist in the recruitment, training and support
of Hospice at Home staff
Plan and organise
own day-to-day workload
Make decisions to enable comprehensive and coordinated support
of patients living at home
Main duties of the job
Within the hospice to:
- Follow policies and guidelines as per Staff Employees Handbook
- Carry out responsibilities to best of your ability whilst also recognising and reporting limitations of own professional competence/experience
- Recognise the need and undertake any training identified via Line Management and/or annual appraisal
- Be aware of risk to self and others under Health and Saftey Regulations
- Verbally report any accident or untoward incident as soon as possible followed by written report on teamnet
- Respect people's personal choices for lifestyle and living arragements
- Recongise that this job description is not restrictive and needs to be flexible to cope woth the changing needs of the job and the changing needs of Great Oaks.
About us
Great Oaks Hospice is located in Coleford, Gloucestershire. We are a charity and our team provide end of life care services, free of charge, for adults, and their families, across the Forest of Dean Community.
Our mission is to provide the best care and support for everyone when they need it most and working with our staff, volunteers, community, supporters and partners we aspire to be the most trusted provider of hospice care and support for our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
-
To work a minimum of two - three Clinical Shifts per week,
times as per service need.
-
To participate in the On Call Rota and potentially work unsociable and bank holidays as
required.
-
To support the coordination the day to day running
of the service.
-
To ensure the safe and effective delivery
of care to those referred
to the service.
-
To complete assessments, risk assessments and ongoing assessments for those on the Hospice
at Home Caseload.
-
To ensure the referral process
is followed and that Care Needs Requests
are in place for those receiving
Hospice at Home Care.
-
To ensure, I collaboration with the Hospice at Home
Lead that the staff rota is up to
date and reviewed. To be proactive in filling any gaps on the rota either by
filling gaps yourself or by sourcing alternative cover.
-
To monitor and triage referrals appropriately and in
any event within four hours of referral (or at the first available opportunity
if working a clinical shift causes a delay.
-
To ensure that the patients records
are accurate, up to date and maintained.
-
To ensure all visits are uploaded to Systmone promptly
to ensure staff are fully
up to date.
-
To effectively plan, prioritise and allocate resources
on a case-by-case basis.
-
To induct new staff and work with existing staff to ensure competence and enhance knowledge.
-
To support the allocation of resources
on a needs led basis.
-
To support the Hospice at Home Lead
and act as a service coordinator for patients, carers, and health care professionals as required.
-
Along with the Hospice at Home Lead to
be the first point of contact for incoming calls and queries
for the service.
-
To maintain an awareness of the Hospice at Home
caseload, including referral, admission, and discharge.
-
To agree treatment and care plans with referrer
and Hospice at Home staff that reflect
the total needs of the patient.
-
Establish and maintain
effective communication with staff, patients,
relatives and carers
as part of their receipt of
palliative and/or End of Life care.
-
Establish and maintain communication with individuals
and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any problems in communication.
-
To participate in regular meetings
with other members
of the multi-professional team to implement and monitor the patient
plan.
Leadership Responsibilities
-
To participate in regular meetings with other members
of the multi-professional team to implement and monitor the patient plan.
-
To maintain continuing
professional development, using appropriate opportunities to develop skills and knowledge.
-
To support the
Hospice at Home Lead with team meetings and
report to the Hospice at Home Lead
as required.
-
To collaborate with the Hospice at
Home Lead to supervise and support
the Hospice at Home staff.
-
To assist the Hospice at Home Lead in the development and implementation of evidence-based practice guidelines.
-
To promote the Hospice at Home service
both within Great
Oaks Hospice and the local community.
-
To assist the Hospice at Home Lead in the development of strong links between the
Hospice at Home, Primary Health Care Teams, Local Authorities, and other
community agencies in order to
optimise the provision of service and
benefits for patients, their families and carers.
-
To support the monitoring and sign off timesheets and
expense forms, liaising with the Hospice at Home Lead as appropriate.
-
To assist the Hospice at Home Lead in the audit and evaluation of the Hospice
at Home Service.
To work effectively with all
personnel within the Hospice at Home team, hospice multi-disciplinary team,
community staff, social services, hospital professionals and the specialist
palliative care team.
-
To maintain regular
professional contact with other registered nurses within the hospice, the specialist
palliative care team and within other local pertinent organisations e.g. primary
health care teams and the NHS PCT.
-
To support the monitoring of the quality of the work
within the Hospice at Home team and alert the Hospice at Home Lead to quality
issues.
Professional Responsibilities
-
To remain aware of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Statutory Requirements for Practice, Guidelines and Codes of Practice.
-
To be professionally accountable for all aspects
of own work, and to understand the need for professional self-development.
-
To comply fully
with Great Oaks Hospice Operational and Clinical Guidelines.
- To ensure
patient and service
records are recorded and maintained in accordance with Great Oaks Hospice Policies and professional
standards.
-
Effectively comply with all NMC
regulations.
-
Ensure own actions
promote quality.
-
To understand own role within the organisation and Hospice at Home team.
-
Work within the current clinical
governance framework and maintain appropriate policies and
procedures/guidelines and protocols as designated by Great Oaks Hospice.
-
Undertake Mandatory/Statutory training
as provided by Great Oaks Hospice.
-
Undertake regular Line Management and supervision in support of
continuing professional development and resolution of personal reactions to the accumulative emotional nature of the job.
Other Responsibilities
-
Act as a responsible individual in relation to Health and Safety and be aware of the responsibilities of all
employees to maintain
a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors,
staff, and volunteers
-
Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the work area.
-
Undertake flexible hours
including additional clinical shifts,
on-call duties, antisocial hours as and when
the need arises ensure staffing levels are adequate.
-
Ensure that the disclosure and use of confidential
staff information is both lawful and ethical, and to recognise own
responsibility for compliance with relevant legislation.
-
Promote, at all levels, the Hospice's vision,
values, and strategic
objectives.
-
Hold an enhanced
DBS and Occupational Health clearances appropriate to the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
-
To work a minimum of two - three Clinical Shifts per week,
times as per service need.
-
To participate in the On Call Rota and potentially work unsociable and bank holidays as
required.
-
To support the coordination the day to day running
of the service.
-
To ensure the safe and effective delivery
of care to those referred
to the service.
-
To complete assessments, risk assessments and ongoing assessments for those on the Hospice
at Home Caseload.
-
To ensure the referral process
is followed and that Care Needs Requests
are in place for those receiving
Hospice at Home Care.
-
To ensure, I collaboration with the Hospice at Home
Lead that the staff rota is up to
date and reviewed. To be proactive in filling any gaps on the rota either by
filling gaps yourself or by sourcing alternative cover.
-
To monitor and triage referrals appropriately and in
any event within four hours of referral (or at the first available opportunity
if working a clinical shift causes a delay.
-
To ensure that the patients records
are accurate, up to date and maintained.
-
To ensure all visits are uploaded to Systmone promptly
to ensure staff are fully
up to date.
-
To effectively plan, prioritise and allocate resources
on a case-by-case basis.
-
To induct new staff and work with existing staff to ensure competence and enhance knowledge.
-
To support the allocation of resources
on a needs led basis.
-
To support the Hospice at Home Lead
and act as a service coordinator for patients, carers, and health care professionals as required.
-
Along with the Hospice at Home Lead to
be the first point of contact for incoming calls and queries
for the service.
-
To maintain an awareness of the Hospice at Home
caseload, including referral, admission, and discharge.
-
To agree treatment and care plans with referrer
and Hospice at Home staff that reflect
the total needs of the patient.
-
Establish and maintain
effective communication with staff, patients,
relatives and carers
as part of their receipt of
palliative and/or End of Life care.
-
Establish and maintain communication with individuals
and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any problems in communication.
-
To participate in regular meetings
with other members
of the multi-professional team to implement and monitor the patient
plan.
Leadership Responsibilities
-
To participate in regular meetings with other members
of the multi-professional team to implement and monitor the patient plan.
-
To maintain continuing
professional development, using appropriate opportunities to develop skills and knowledge.
-
To support the
Hospice at Home Lead with team meetings and
report to the Hospice at Home Lead
as required.
-
To collaborate with the Hospice at
Home Lead to supervise and support
the Hospice at Home staff.
-
To assist the Hospice at Home Lead in the development and implementation of evidence-based practice guidelines.
-
To promote the Hospice at Home service
both within Great
Oaks Hospice and the local community.
-
To assist the Hospice at Home Lead in the development of strong links between the
Hospice at Home, Primary Health Care Teams, Local Authorities, and other
community agencies in order to
optimise the provision of service and
benefits for patients, their families and carers.
-
To support the monitoring and sign off timesheets and
expense forms, liaising with the Hospice at Home Lead as appropriate.
-
To assist the Hospice at Home Lead in the audit and evaluation of the Hospice
at Home Service.
To work effectively with all
personnel within the Hospice at Home team, hospice multi-disciplinary team,
community staff, social services, hospital professionals and the specialist
palliative care team.
-
To maintain regular
professional contact with other registered nurses within the hospice, the specialist
palliative care team and within other local pertinent organisations e.g. primary
health care teams and the NHS PCT.
-
To support the monitoring of the quality of the work
within the Hospice at Home team and alert the Hospice at Home Lead to quality
issues.
Professional Responsibilities
-
To remain aware of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Statutory Requirements for Practice, Guidelines and Codes of Practice.
-
To be professionally accountable for all aspects
of own work, and to understand the need for professional self-development.
-
To comply fully
with Great Oaks Hospice Operational and Clinical Guidelines.
- To ensure
patient and service
records are recorded and maintained in accordance with Great Oaks Hospice Policies and professional
standards.
-
Effectively comply with all NMC
regulations.
-
Ensure own actions
promote quality.
-
To understand own role within the organisation and Hospice at Home team.
-
Work within the current clinical
governance framework and maintain appropriate policies and
procedures/guidelines and protocols as designated by Great Oaks Hospice.
-
Undertake Mandatory/Statutory training
as provided by Great Oaks Hospice.
-
Undertake regular Line Management and supervision in support of
continuing professional development and resolution of personal reactions to the accumulative emotional nature of the job.
Other Responsibilities
-
Act as a responsible individual in relation to Health and Safety and be aware of the responsibilities of all
employees to maintain
a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors,
staff, and volunteers
-
Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the work area.
-
Undertake flexible hours
including additional clinical shifts,
on-call duties, antisocial hours as and when
the need arises ensure staffing levels are adequate.
-
Ensure that the disclosure and use of confidential
staff information is both lawful and ethical, and to recognise own
responsibility for compliance with relevant legislation.
-
Promote, at all levels, the Hospice's vision,
values, and strategic
objectives.
-
Hold an enhanced
DBS and Occupational Health clearances appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1&2) with minimum of Band 6 level of competence and experience
- Evidence of professional development within the field of palliative and End of Life Care
Desirable
- Recognised qualifications in any of the following: -
- Diploma or degree in palliative care or related nursing subject
Knowledge and Attributes
Essential
- Knowledge of the GSF and LCP in palliative care
- Knowledge of current symptom management of including that of syringe drivers
- Knowledge of Advance Care Planning
- Professional portfolio as evidence-based care
- Clear and concise documentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to create effective and safe solutions to unexpected problems
- Delegation skills
- Mentorship/role model
- Sound clinical skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, ale to communicate effectively at all levels
- Insight into and understanding the needs of the patient group
- Insight into and understanding the needs of family and carers
- Holistic approach to care
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Able to remain calm and considered in urgent and/or unexpected situations
- Innovative and flexible yet safe approach to problem solving
- Ability to plan and prioritise resources effectively
- Understanding and experience of multi- disciplinary working
- Professional manner
Desirable
- Research/Audit
- Knowledge on Multi-disciplinary Team Working
- Knowledge of primary nursing as a care delivery strategy
- Teaching and assessing
- Proficient IT skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Positive and collaborative approach
- Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement
- Awareness of responsibility for own emotional wellbeing and resilience including seeking timely support as needed
Desirable
- Available to work evenings
Experience
Essential
- At least 18 months experience in palliative care within: -
- - Hospice Environment
- - Community Setting
- - Specialist Hospital Unit
- Practice or service development experience
- Experience of supervising/managing staff
- Understanding and experience of multi-professional working
- Understanding and experience of multi-agency working
Desirable
- Specialist palliative care experience
- Community nursing experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1&2) with minimum of Band 6 level of competence and experience
- Evidence of professional development within the field of palliative and End of Life Care
Desirable
- Recognised qualifications in any of the following: -
- Diploma or degree in palliative care or related nursing subject
Knowledge and Attributes
Essential
- Knowledge of the GSF and LCP in palliative care
- Knowledge of current symptom management of including that of syringe drivers
- Knowledge of Advance Care Planning
- Professional portfolio as evidence-based care
- Clear and concise documentation skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to create effective and safe solutions to unexpected problems
- Delegation skills
- Mentorship/role model
- Sound clinical skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, ale to communicate effectively at all levels
- Insight into and understanding the needs of the patient group
- Insight into and understanding the needs of family and carers
- Holistic approach to care
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Able to remain calm and considered in urgent and/or unexpected situations
- Innovative and flexible yet safe approach to problem solving
- Ability to plan and prioritise resources effectively
- Understanding and experience of multi- disciplinary working
- Professional manner
Desirable
- Research/Audit
- Knowledge on Multi-disciplinary Team Working
- Knowledge of primary nursing as a care delivery strategy
- Teaching and assessing
- Proficient IT skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Positive and collaborative approach
- Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement
- Awareness of responsibility for own emotional wellbeing and resilience including seeking timely support as needed
Desirable
- Available to work evenings
Experience
Essential
- At least 18 months experience in palliative care within: -
- - Hospice Environment
- - Community Setting
- - Specialist Hospital Unit
- Practice or service development experience
- Experience of supervising/managing staff
- Understanding and experience of multi-professional working
- Understanding and experience of multi-agency working
Desirable
- Specialist palliative care experience
- Community nursing experience
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).
