Job summary
Have you ever considered working at Nottinghamshire Hospice
but you dont have experience in palliative care?
Time to think again!!!
If you have transferable skills, its time to think
again!!!
Nottinghamshire Hospice offers staff the unique privilege to
walk alongside patients and their families at this significant time of their
lives while providing compassionate care and support. We deliver high-quality,
excellent palliative care for patients across Nottinghamshire for those living
with a life-limiting condition. We care for patients, families and their
friends, both before and after death.
Most people are cared for in their own home & our goal
is to help people make the most of their lives, in ways that are important to
THEM. This care may sometimes include coming into the Hospice as part of our
wellbeing and reablement offer.
This role
You will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team,
in a professional service, making a real difference to the lives of patients
and their families. Working in an environment where the patient is truly the
centre of care, you will be part of a supportive and fun team where everyone is
valued for their unique skills and experience. You do not need palliative care
experience (although that would be great) as we offer a comprehensive induction
package.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will: Ensure the delivery of high quality, palliative nursing care in the patients home or other
appropriate settings e.g. the community, at all times. Care for dying patients and those important to them. Work mainly unsupervised to provide holistic care in accordance with the care plan laid
down by the patients community Primary Care Team. Be responsible for organising own time and workload. Make accurate observations of the complex physical, mental and social condition of the
patient, communicating these findings to the Primary Care Team.
Practice within the legal and ethical framework as established by the Nursing & Midwifery
Council and national legislation to ensure the patients interests and well- being are met
Maintain accurate record keeping using SystmOne and paper documentation where
appropriate. Complete all appropriate forms/documentation within the given time span and submit
to the Hospice as required.
Take reasonable precaution to ensure that the patient and the patients property is
safeguarded and to report if deemed necessary. Undertake dynamic Risk Assessments as required. Work within all Hospice Health & Safety policies. Assess patients and environmental risks and follows all Hospice policies and procedures.
Safe use of a range of equipment including: Hoists, Wheelchairs, Electric or patients own bed, Oxygen concentrators, Feed pumps (within scope of competence)
About us
Our Mission is to provide hospice care in all our
communities, led and informed by their needs, striving to add life to every
day.
Our Values:
Care Providing the right care, at the right time, in the
right place by the right person
Acceptance Accepting all our diverse communities by
growing trust and understanding
Resilience Building resilience in our patients, carers,
families, staff and volunteers to cope and thrive
Empathy Understanding that loss, grief and
bereavement are unique to you and respecting your needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the Hospice at Home Team the post holder will: Work as a Registered Nurse in a lone worker capacity to support palliative care patients
within their own home. This may include help with personal care, assistance with moving
and handling and emotional support. The post is in a 1:1 capacity for a full 9 hour support
shift. Work as part of the Hospice at Home Nursing Team under the indirect supervision of the
RN Lead. Provide high quality clinically based palliative and end of life care nursing needs for
patients who wish to be cared for at home. Support and work alongside families and those important to the patient. Liaise with a variety of Health and Social Care teams on clinical issues that may arise in
the provision of Hospice at Home services.
RN H@H BAND 5 JD - Apr 23. Understand palliative care philosophy and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to
deliver outstanding palliative nursing care in the community setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the Hospice at Home Team the post holder will: Work as a Registered Nurse in a lone worker capacity to support palliative care patients
within their own home. This may include help with personal care, assistance with moving
and handling and emotional support. The post is in a 1:1 capacity for a full 9 hour support
shift. Work as part of the Hospice at Home Nursing Team under the indirect supervision of the
RN Lead. Provide high quality clinically based palliative and end of life care nursing needs for
patients who wish to be cared for at home. Support and work alongside families and those important to the patient. Liaise with a variety of Health and Social Care teams on clinical issues that may arise in
the provision of Hospice at Home services.
RN H@H BAND 5 JD - Apr 23. Understand palliative care philosophy and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to
deliver outstanding palliative nursing care in the community setting.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working in the acute or community setting.
Desirable
- Community experience would be an advantage
- Use of SystmOne
- Leadership experience
- Audit experience
- Experience of working in a palliative and end of life care environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sound understanding of palliative care philosophy.
- Good listening skills.
- Ability to use initiative and to work autonomously.
- Demonstrable team working skills and commitment to working effectively within the
- Hospice at Home Service.
- Calm and reassuring manner.
- Able to take instruction and document events during shift.
- Ability to react sensitively and professionally to unforeseen clinical and non-clinical
- situations.
- Ability to supervise others.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Willingness to participate in training and updates.
- Computer literacy.
- Previous NHS experience.
- You will be required to travel to patients homes, therefore access to a car for work and
- possess a full UK driving licence will be required. You will also be required to have
- business use motor insurance which will be at the post holders expense.
- Understanding of Data protection and confidentiality.
- Ability to deal with distressing situations and emotive circumstances.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level One)
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of working in the acute or community setting.
Desirable
- Community experience would be an advantage
- Use of SystmOne
- Leadership experience
- Audit experience
- Experience of working in a palliative and end of life care environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sound understanding of palliative care philosophy.
- Good listening skills.
- Ability to use initiative and to work autonomously.
- Demonstrable team working skills and commitment to working effectively within the
- Hospice at Home Service.
- Calm and reassuring manner.
- Able to take instruction and document events during shift.
- Ability to react sensitively and professionally to unforeseen clinical and non-clinical
- situations.
- Ability to supervise others.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Willingness to participate in training and updates.
- Computer literacy.
- Previous NHS experience.
- You will be required to travel to patients homes, therefore access to a car for work and
- possess a full UK driving licence will be required. You will also be required to have
- business use motor insurance which will be at the post holders expense.
- Understanding of Data protection and confidentiality.
- Ability to deal with distressing situations and emotive circumstances.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level One)
Desirable
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).
