Job summary
Jersey
Hospice Care is looking for Staff Nurses to join our in-patient team on a
full-time basis. Located in Jersey,
Channel Islands you will be making a real difference to an island community at
a critical time in the growth of Jerseys only Hospice as we look to expand the
important services we provide.
As a first
level Adult Registered Nurse with experience and a passion for working with
patients with palliative care needs, you will act as a practitioner with
professional accountability to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate the
palliative care we give. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team,
ensuring the holistic needs of our patients and their families are met.
Our 12-bed
in-patient Unit provides care 24 hours a day, seven days a week meaning you
will be needed to work flexibly, covering 24/7 shifts including rotation
between varying shift times and days and nights.
We offer a
market appropriate salary and generous benefits package including a
competency-based career pathway with structured training as well as a
relocation to Jersey package.
We have a number of other vacancies available,
so if this one doesnt suit you, please get in touch to find out other ways you
could build a career providing expert palliative care to Jerseys community.
Main duties of the job
The
In-Patient Unit provides individualised care with the aim of maintaining
independence anddignity in a caring and supportive environment.
Working with
multi-disciplinary teams, the post holder will effectively assess, plan,
deliver and evaluate individualised patient centred care, whilst ensuring a
holistic approach that is sensitive and responsive to the care of patients and
their families. They will maintain a respectful non-judgemental and caring
attitude ensuring Jersey Hospice Cares vision and philosophy of care is
integral to the care delivered and role undertaken.
The post holder will act as a positive role
model both professionally and behaviourally and understand professional and
ethical issues surrounding decision making specifically related to palliative
care. As a registered nurse be always held accountable and act autonomously in
the best interests of the patients and take personal responsibility for own
actions and decisions.
About us
Jersey
Hospice Care is an independent charity which provides palliative care services
within the community and the hospital, as well as through the King Centre and
In Patient Unit facilities. All services benefit from a well-resourced
multi-professional team with skills and expertise in palliative and end of life
care. These services are provided at no cost to the patient or their family.
Directly or indirectly, Jersey Hospice Care
touches the lives of many people in Jersey. A registered charity, we provide a
free service that aims to put patients and the people close to them first. You
can find out more about the care we provide by visiting: https://www.jerseyhospicecare.com/our-care/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
accountabilities of the rolewillincludebut are not limited tosupporting the
Senior Nurse and the In-Patient Unit in thefollowing areas:
1. Clinical
Practice
- To
undertake a holistic needs assessment that explores individual patients, and
their carers/familys physical, emotional, spiritual, practical, welfare
rights and, if appropriate, the familys pre- and post-bereavement needs, using
a variety of tools to support the process.
- To be
responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, giving, and supervising
safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care
- To be able
to develop, update and monitor the individualised care plans ensuring they are
patient centred and support the individual identified patient needs.
- To be able
to deliver basic and complex specialist nursing care interventions that is
responsive to the individual patients requirements, have knowledge of common
symptoms and be able to anticipate changes.
- To be able
to communicate highly sensitive information, ensuring patients and their
families/carers are adequately supported.
- Ensure
privacy, dignity and confidentiality for patients and relatives in line with
Jersey Hospice Care policies and procedures.
- To be able
to demonstrate through documentation, and verbal communication, the care
undertaken and patient outcomes.
- To ensure
that patients and/or relatives are involved in the planning and implementation
of care and communicated with at all times and that care is delivered with
consent and /or in patients best interests. To ensure that patients/carers are
informed and able to make informed decisions.
- To be
responsible for admission and discharge planning of patients in accordance with
organisational policy.
- Take day
to day responsibility for the planning and organisation of allocated workload
and prioritise effectively according to patient need.
- To be an
active member of the MDT contributing to the presentation and decision making
of the patients care planning.
- To liaise
and maintain excellent communication between the multidisciplinary team, the
wider Hospice teams, patients, relatives, and carers.
- To
participate fully in team working and maintain effective communications between
members of the multidisciplinary team both internally and with community teams
to maintain seamless coordination of care, acting as the patients advocate at
all times.
- To follow
all agreed clinical procedures and statutory regulations related to Medicine
management.
- To follow
all agreed policies for manual handling, infection control, health, and safety,
ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff visiting and
within the service.
- To
signpost and inform patients and their families/carers of the range of services
available to them, external resources, and day to day information.
- Assess and
advise patients and relatives in crisis situations where significant barriers
to acceptance of help will need to be handled using the highest level of
interpersonal and communication skills
- To
actively participate in the change management process required to support the
continued implementation within Jersey Hospice Care of End-of-Life Care tools
i.e., Advance Care Planning, 5 priorities of care and the Gold Standards
Framework.
- Promote
identification of specific goals in relation to supportive, rehabilitative and
specialist palliative care needs that may require input from the wider MDT such
as other Specialist Nurses, Community Nursing providers Nursing and Home Care
& Social Work Teams.
- Initiate
discharge planning for patients who have end of life care needs, facilitating
rapid discharges in a timely manner.
- To utilise
the electronic patient administration system (EMIS) and make full use of the
information and technology resources available to become skilled in the systems
ensuring high quality patient care.
- To ensure
accurate and contemporaneous patient records and documentation in line with
Jersey Hospice Care guidelines.
2. Professional
Practice
- Maintains
current registration with the NMC ensuring revalidation requirements are
submitted in a timely manner.
- Work
within the guidelines laid down by the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct and
accept professional accountability for own clinical practice.
- To provide
a supervisory role, supporting and directing the allocated workload and care
delivery of non-registered HCA members of the team
- To act as
a mentor for students and new staff.
- To have
the highest regard for the principles of confidentiality and the importance of
patient consent, ensuring adherence to Jersey Hospice Care data collection and
patient consent policy.
- In
accordance with all hospice policies, best practice guidelines and clinical
protocols ensure own and others practice is safe and effective.
- Be an
active participative member of the Clinical Effectiveness group; be responsible
for attending meetings and feeding back relevant information through verbal and
written updates to the team.
- To
represent the team as required at professional meetings as requested and
feedback information appropriately.
- To
participate in keeping accurate and legible records in accordance with existing
practice and procedure at Jersey Hospice Care. To be aware of and comply with
the legal requirements associated with keeping such records.
- To deal
with any initial complaints and conflict as required, in a polite, calm manner
and report to line manager and to report and document in accordance with Jersey
Hospice Care policies and procedures.
- Actively
participate in the hospices individual appraisal process to identify own
learning needs and take necessary steps in order to reach personal and
professional objectives.
- Assist
with the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties such
as stock ordering, unpacking stores, tidying, and monitoring and cleaning of
equipment.
- Manage own
time and workload effectively to meet the objectives, skills and competencies
required for the role within contractual working hours.
3. Risk
Management- To be accountable
for reporting any risk, hazards or accidents that may occur in the service area
and ensure compliance with the terms of Jersey Hospice Cares Health and Safety
policy.
- Identify
potential clinical risk and actively participate in risk assessments within the
working environment. Use valid risk assessment tools ensuring that your line
manager is informed of actions taken and risk assessment is in line with the
NMCs Code and organisational policies.
- Promote
a culture of openness, and incident reporting by actively participating in SBAR
and Root Cause Analysis to ensure learning from practice.
- To
be aware of professional responsibilities and maintain own awareness of, and
comply with, policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety.
- Participate
in and support the implementation and review of policies and guidelines
relevant to palliative and end of life care in line with clinical governance
and quality assurance.
- To
ensure standards of care, in compliance with the Jersey Regulation of Care Law,
are met and contribute to the wider clinical governance and audit programme.
- To
contribute to Jersey Hospice Cares Governance framework and ensure active
participation in Clinical Governance and Clinical Effectiveness meetings.
- Identify
and undertake audits of quantity-based initiatives within IPU and evaluate work
that may be required to develop and improve palliative/ end of life care for
patients and their careers.
- Provide
and participate in clinical supervision in line with Jersey Hospice Care
policy.
- Where
required and if appropriate, represent Jersey Hospice Cares clinical services
by working in partnership with the Income Generation team and community
engagement.
- To take
responsibility for specific project duties that contributes to the services
development.
4.Education
and Training- Undertake
professional development and maintain own levels of specialist palliative care knowledge,
competence and skill level in complex symptom control management, teaching, and
communication skills.
- Keep up
to date with new nursing skills and be prepared to participate in initiating
changes as and when appropriate.
- Teach
patients and relatives and carers about their condition, treatment, health
promotion and self-help options.
- Undertake
mandatory training in line with Jersey Hospice Care requirements.
- To be an
exemplary role model to all peer colleagues, new staff, volunteers, and
visitors to the service.
- To
provide a verbal or written report and disseminate to colleagues and other team
members any learning, knowledge gained from attending study/ training days.
- To
attend and contribute to the regular clinical learning/education programme.
- To
proactively demonstrate an evidence-based approach to nursing practice and
specialist palliative care.
In addition, the post
holder is required to operate inadherence toJersey Hospices Care Culture
Pathway, Vision, Mission, Values and Behaviours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
accountabilities of the rolewillincludebut are not limited tosupporting the
Senior Nurse and the In-Patient Unit in thefollowing areas:
1. Clinical
Practice
- To
undertake a holistic needs assessment that explores individual patients, and
their carers/familys physical, emotional, spiritual, practical, welfare
rights and, if appropriate, the familys pre- and post-bereavement needs, using
a variety of tools to support the process.
- To be
responsible for patient assessment, planning of care, giving, and supervising
safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care
- To be able
to develop, update and monitor the individualised care plans ensuring they are
patient centred and support the individual identified patient needs.
- To be able
to deliver basic and complex specialist nursing care interventions that is
responsive to the individual patients requirements, have knowledge of common
symptoms and be able to anticipate changes.
- To be able
to communicate highly sensitive information, ensuring patients and their
families/carers are adequately supported.
- Ensure
privacy, dignity and confidentiality for patients and relatives in line with
Jersey Hospice Care policies and procedures.
- To be able
to demonstrate through documentation, and verbal communication, the care
undertaken and patient outcomes.
- To ensure
that patients and/or relatives are involved in the planning and implementation
of care and communicated with at all times and that care is delivered with
consent and /or in patients best interests. To ensure that patients/carers are
informed and able to make informed decisions.
- To be
responsible for admission and discharge planning of patients in accordance with
organisational policy.
- Take day
to day responsibility for the planning and organisation of allocated workload
and prioritise effectively according to patient need.
- To be an
active member of the MDT contributing to the presentation and decision making
of the patients care planning.
- To liaise
and maintain excellent communication between the multidisciplinary team, the
wider Hospice teams, patients, relatives, and carers.
- To
participate fully in team working and maintain effective communications between
members of the multidisciplinary team both internally and with community teams
to maintain seamless coordination of care, acting as the patients advocate at
all times.
- To follow
all agreed clinical procedures and statutory regulations related to Medicine
management.
- To follow
all agreed policies for manual handling, infection control, health, and safety,
ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff visiting and
within the service.
- To
signpost and inform patients and their families/carers of the range of services
available to them, external resources, and day to day information.
- Assess and
advise patients and relatives in crisis situations where significant barriers
to acceptance of help will need to be handled using the highest level of
interpersonal and communication skills
- To
actively participate in the change management process required to support the
continued implementation within Jersey Hospice Care of End-of-Life Care tools
i.e., Advance Care Planning, 5 priorities of care and the Gold Standards
Framework.
- Promote
identification of specific goals in relation to supportive, rehabilitative and
specialist palliative care needs that may require input from the wider MDT such
as other Specialist Nurses, Community Nursing providers Nursing and Home Care
& Social Work Teams.
- Initiate
discharge planning for patients who have end of life care needs, facilitating
rapid discharges in a timely manner.
- To utilise
the electronic patient administration system (EMIS) and make full use of the
information and technology resources available to become skilled in the systems
ensuring high quality patient care.
- To ensure
accurate and contemporaneous patient records and documentation in line with
Jersey Hospice Care guidelines.
2. Professional
Practice
- Maintains
current registration with the NMC ensuring revalidation requirements are
submitted in a timely manner.
- Work
within the guidelines laid down by the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct and
accept professional accountability for own clinical practice.
- To provide
a supervisory role, supporting and directing the allocated workload and care
delivery of non-registered HCA members of the team
- To act as
a mentor for students and new staff.
- To have
the highest regard for the principles of confidentiality and the importance of
patient consent, ensuring adherence to Jersey Hospice Care data collection and
patient consent policy.
- In
accordance with all hospice policies, best practice guidelines and clinical
protocols ensure own and others practice is safe and effective.
- Be an
active participative member of the Clinical Effectiveness group; be responsible
for attending meetings and feeding back relevant information through verbal and
written updates to the team.
- To
represent the team as required at professional meetings as requested and
feedback information appropriately.
- To
participate in keeping accurate and legible records in accordance with existing
practice and procedure at Jersey Hospice Care. To be aware of and comply with
the legal requirements associated with keeping such records.
- To deal
with any initial complaints and conflict as required, in a polite, calm manner
and report to line manager and to report and document in accordance with Jersey
Hospice Care policies and procedures.
- Actively
participate in the hospices individual appraisal process to identify own
learning needs and take necessary steps in order to reach personal and
professional objectives.
- Assist
with the smooth running of the clinical area by carrying out other duties such
as stock ordering, unpacking stores, tidying, and monitoring and cleaning of
equipment.
- Manage own
time and workload effectively to meet the objectives, skills and competencies
required for the role within contractual working hours.
3. Risk
Management- To be accountable
for reporting any risk, hazards or accidents that may occur in the service area
and ensure compliance with the terms of Jersey Hospice Cares Health and Safety
policy.
- Identify
potential clinical risk and actively participate in risk assessments within the
working environment. Use valid risk assessment tools ensuring that your line
manager is informed of actions taken and risk assessment is in line with the
NMCs Code and organisational policies.
- Promote
a culture of openness, and incident reporting by actively participating in SBAR
and Root Cause Analysis to ensure learning from practice.
- To
be aware of professional responsibilities and maintain own awareness of, and
comply with, policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety.
- Participate
in and support the implementation and review of policies and guidelines
relevant to palliative and end of life care in line with clinical governance
and quality assurance.
- To
ensure standards of care, in compliance with the Jersey Regulation of Care Law,
are met and contribute to the wider clinical governance and audit programme.
- To
contribute to Jersey Hospice Cares Governance framework and ensure active
participation in Clinical Governance and Clinical Effectiveness meetings.
- Identify
and undertake audits of quantity-based initiatives within IPU and evaluate work
that may be required to develop and improve palliative/ end of life care for
patients and their careers.
- Provide
and participate in clinical supervision in line with Jersey Hospice Care
policy.
- Where
required and if appropriate, represent Jersey Hospice Cares clinical services
by working in partnership with the Income Generation team and community
engagement.
- To take
responsibility for specific project duties that contributes to the services
development.
4.Education
and Training- Undertake
professional development and maintain own levels of specialist palliative care knowledge,
competence and skill level in complex symptom control management, teaching, and
communication skills.
- Keep up
to date with new nursing skills and be prepared to participate in initiating
changes as and when appropriate.
- Teach
patients and relatives and carers about their condition, treatment, health
promotion and self-help options.
- Undertake
mandatory training in line with Jersey Hospice Care requirements.
- To be an
exemplary role model to all peer colleagues, new staff, volunteers, and
visitors to the service.
- To
provide a verbal or written report and disseminate to colleagues and other team
members any learning, knowledge gained from attending study/ training days.
- To
attend and contribute to the regular clinical learning/education programme.
- To
proactively demonstrate an evidence-based approach to nursing practice and
specialist palliative care.
In addition, the post
holder is required to operate inadherence toJersey Hospices Care Culture
Pathway, Vision, Mission, Values and Behaviours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Adult Registered Nurse (1st Degree/ Diploma) with current registration on part 1 of the NMC register or, awaiting NMC PIN
- Commitment to undertake specific academic and competency based CPD in the Palliative Care speciality
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or Mentorship or evidence of working towards
- Palliative Care specific award, module, or qualification
Technical Ability
Essential
- Basic IT skills (word, excel, PowerPoint) including use of electronic record systems e.g., Trak Care, EMIS
- Competent in venepuncture, cannulation, transfusion (training will be provided)
Desirable
- Bladder scanning (training will be provided)
- Car driver/owner with a valid driving license
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Is emotionally resilient.
- Reliable and able to work full range of shift patterns as required.
- Compassionate yet confident in approach
- Act as a good role model, presenting a positive image of the profession.
- Is flexible, adaptable, and approachable.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
- Demonstrates commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of recent work within an acute hospital environment
- Has experience of working with patients who have palliative care needs.
- Has understanding of loss and grief and its impact on individuals and families and their social networks.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate difficult and sensitive information.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients living with a life limiting condition.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to present written information in a logical manner.
- Able to negotiate and apply problem solving skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
Desirable
- Knowledge of tools for Advanced Care Planning at end of life e.g., Gold Standard Framework, 5 priorities care, anticipatory medication
- An awareness of current legislation and policy relevant to end of life.
- Has participated in and has an understanding of audit.
- Committed to supporting change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Adult Registered Nurse (1st Degree/ Diploma) with current registration on part 1 of the NMC register or, awaiting NMC PIN
- Commitment to undertake specific academic and competency based CPD in the Palliative Care speciality
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or Mentorship or evidence of working towards
- Palliative Care specific award, module, or qualification
Technical Ability
Essential
- Basic IT skills (word, excel, PowerPoint) including use of electronic record systems e.g., Trak Care, EMIS
- Competent in venepuncture, cannulation, transfusion (training will be provided)
Desirable
- Bladder scanning (training will be provided)
- Car driver/owner with a valid driving license
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Is emotionally resilient.
- Reliable and able to work full range of shift patterns as required.
- Compassionate yet confident in approach
- Act as a good role model, presenting a positive image of the profession.
- Is flexible, adaptable, and approachable.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
- Demonstrates commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of recent work within an acute hospital environment
- Has experience of working with patients who have palliative care needs.
- Has understanding of loss and grief and its impact on individuals and families and their social networks.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to communicate difficult and sensitive information.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients living with a life limiting condition.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to present written information in a logical manner.
- Able to negotiate and apply problem solving skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
Desirable
- Knowledge of tools for Advanced Care Planning at end of life e.g., Gold Standard Framework, 5 priorities care, anticipatory medication
- An awareness of current legislation and policy relevant to end of life.
- Has participated in and has an understanding of audit.
- Committed to supporting change.
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
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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).