Job summary
The Haven team provides Health & Social Care services to palliative/end of life care patients and families in their own homes. Day services are available between 8am -10pm and night care 10pm 8am.
The service provides 24/7 health and social care support for people who are at the End of their Life and need support to remain at home as well as those who have an advanced and progressive palliative condition that require short term support due to an unstable event or crisis situation.
The service is a support service working in conjunction with the community nursing teams, however the service will provide registered nursing support and some of the patients referred to the service will be case managed by a registered nurse.
The team will provide a mix of health and social care to the patient and their family to enable people to meet their preferred priorities of care and preferred place of death.
The service will work through a central point of referral and care support will be agreed by the support at home co-ordinator.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Senior Nurse
Palliative & End of Life Care Services - Haven Team
Based at St Andrew's Hospice
37.5 Hours.You will be required to work a rota pattern which includes weekends and Bank Holidays, Shifts are a combination of 8am-4pm & 12-8pm, and 8am- 8pm and includes weekends
Permanent
Salary Range 6 £33,675 - £40,439 pro rata per annum
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day delivery of nursing & social care needs, support and respite care to patients and their families in the community.
You will work collaboratively with community nursing teams, Hospital Discharge Team and Hospice to assess patients and families with Palliative and End of Life Care needs for eligibility to access services provided by the support at home team.
You will accept referrals to agreed service criteria working closely with the team co-ordinator to plan, implement and review service provision.You will also be responsible for the day to day supervision and support of the senior care workers and care support workers within the support at home team.
You will provide psychological and emotional support to the team carers who are often dealing with highly complex, emotional and distressing circumstances with patient and carers in palliative /End of life care and bereavement situations.
You will provide a high level of clinical knowledge including pain & symptom management and will be able to administer appropriate medications as prescribed if required.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Details
Date posted
31 May 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£33,675 to £40,439 a year Range 6
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B9814-24-145
Job locations
St. Andrews Hospice
Peaks Lane
Grimsby
DN32 9RP
Employer details
Employer name
Care Plus Group
Address
St. Andrews Hospice
Peaks Lane
Grimsby
DN32 9RP
Employer's website
https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
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