Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, caring,
compassionate and experienced nurse to a Band 5 Staff Nurse post in the
Sunderland Out of Hours Palliative Care Team. The team are part of an
Integrated Specialist Palliative Care Team and provide high quality palliative
and end of life care during the evening and night, which is timely and meets
the needs of patients, carers and families. This relies on a team of
knowledgeable and skilled practitioners who can work effectively with the
multi-professional teams across different care environments. If you feel you
have the skills, knowledge and passion to be part of our team we would like to
invite you to apply for this key role which provides excellent nursing care to
patients with palliative and end of life care needs in their own home.
Main duties of the job
You will be a key member of
the team providing palliative care, advice and support to patients, carers and
professionals. The main aims of the service are to:
Manage pain and other symptoms to enable patients to be cared for
at home
To provide choice and support to patients and families in
achieving preferred place of care
Prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
Facilitate rapid discharge from hospital for patients at end of
life
Provide advice and support across all care settings to patients
carers and other professionals in relation to palliative and end of life care
issues
You will be expected to maintain agreed standards of care,
directly protecting and promoting patients dignity, choices, self esteem and
well being at all times. You will be working within an out of hours service
that operates between the hours of 16:00 08:45 seven day a week. There are
currently two shift patterns in operation to cover the hours of the service.
Shift patterns are reviewed regularly and may be subject to periodic change.
Each Shift is covered with two members of staff, therefore
palliative and end of life care experience is essential.
The nominal base for this role will be St Benedicts Hospice and
Centre for Specialist Palliative Care in Sunderland, however you may be
required to work across the whole of Sunderland and South Tyneside. We offer
excellent working conditions and a supportive culture promoting Continuous
Professional Development and Life Long Learning
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
palliative care for patients designated to the Out of Hours Palliative Care
Team Caseload.
To always
work to the NMC Code of Practice.
To work alongside
the nursing sister/charge nurse, providing skilled palliative care to those
with life limiting illnesses within their own home.
Provide
skilled emotional support to patient and carers, to assess holistic care needs,
develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Work
collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient,
effective and evidence based.
Ensure
effective continuity and coordination of care between hospital community and
primary health care teams.
To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
palliative care for patients designated to the Out of Hours Palliative Care
Team Caseload.
To always
work to the NMC Code of Practice.
To work alongside
the nursing sister/charge nurse, providing skilled palliative care to those
with life limiting illnesses within their own home.
Provide
skilled emotional support to patient and carers, to assess holistic care needs,
develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Work
collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient,
effective and evidence based.
Ensure
effective continuity and coordination of care between hospital community and
primary health care teams.
To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Relevant degree / working towards Degree in Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in Palliative/Cancer care in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting
Desirable
- Community experience
- Research
- Audit
- Clinical Teaching experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation
- Understanding of Palliative Care Philosophy
- Car Driver
Desirable
- EMIS/mobile working
- Evidence of knowledge in a link role.
- Care of Dying Patient Document
- Verification of Death
- Evidence of working with PGDs
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Carrying equipment in/out car and patients home as appropriate
Desirable
- Trained in Moving & Handling Procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Teaching / mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Relevant degree / working towards Degree in Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in Palliative/Cancer care in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting
Desirable
- Community experience
- Research
- Audit
- Clinical Teaching experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation
- Understanding of Palliative Care Philosophy
- Car Driver
Desirable
- EMIS/mobile working
- Evidence of knowledge in a link role.
- Care of Dying Patient Document
- Verification of Death
- Evidence of working with PGDs
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Carrying equipment in/out car and patients home as appropriate
Desirable
- Trained in Moving & Handling Procedures
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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