Job responsibilities
Post: Registered
Nurse
Accountable to: Inpatient Services Manager
Job Purpose:
The postholder will maintain the highest standards of nursing care
with patients, their families and carers in the In-Patient Unit. This role will
involve providing holistic assessment, identification of patient needs, care
planning and care provision jointly with other multidisciplinary team members,
so that people who use our service receive co-ordinated, compassionate and
person-centred care.
The role requires a commitment to
enabling choice and providing respectful and dignified support for people as
they approach the end of life and to their families and carers. The postholder will contribute to a safe,
effective, and efficient culture by participating in risk
assessment and by working in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwell (PT) policies and
procedures.
Responsibilities
1.0 Clinical
1.1
To provide best practice using
evidence-based care to underpin the delivery of safe, effective, responsive,
compassionate care.
1.2
To provide clinical guidance
and support to staff, both paid and voluntary.
1.3
To ensure statutory
obligations are met and staff follow those that are relevant to the clinical
area.
1.4
To ensure quality standards
are maintained and enhanced, and constantly re-evaluated in order to provide
the highest standards of holistic care.
1.5
To co-ordinate 24-hour
provision of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing
care.
1.6
To work as part of the
multi-disciplinary team, where there is a healthy regard and value for
multi-professional knowledge and skills to enhance patient and family
experience.
1.7
To ensure patient records
are properly maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and PT policies.
1.8
To be able to demonstrate an
understanding of issues relating to the ethical aspects of palliative care and
their application in the workplace.
1.9
To report accidents,
incidents and complaints to the Ward Sister/ line Manager/ or on-call Manager,
and or Medical Director where appropriate.
1.10 To understand and adhere to the PT Medication Management policy in
relation to the correct handling, usage, and administration of all drugs
including controlled drugs.
2.0 Professional
2.1
To understand and work
within the Health and Social Care Act (2012), the PT business plan and
philosophy.
2.2
To work as part of the
multidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families and
carers centred on understanding their needs and preferences for care provision.
2.3
To provide appropriate
information and support to patients, carers and friends in accordance with
Caldicott principles.
2.4
To liase and develop
effective relationships with external health care professionals and other
agencies ensuring patient continuity across all care settings.
3.0 Managerial
3.1
To ensure a safe working
environment is maintained, in accordance with the PT Governance, Care, Fire and
Health and Safety policies, reporting any potential hazards to the line manager
3.2
To report any feedback
concerns and complaints from patients, their relatives or other advocates to
the Ward Sister, line Manager, or manager on call as appropriate.
3.3
To ensure that the team has
the appropriate skill mix and nursing resources are used wisely.
3.4
To ensure team cohesion and
spirit is maintained through ongoing
supportive relationships, and consideration of colleagues at all times
3.5
To act up for the Nurse Key
Worker as required, ensuring ongoing continuity and communication of care.
3.6
To help support a culture of
ongoing professional and personal development relating to clinical
practice.
3.7
In the community to adhere
to the lone working policy, to underpin staff and patient safety.
4.0 Training and Development
a)
Team
4.1
To develop an area of
clinical expertise and disseminate to peer team members as a specialist
resource
4.2
To support the professional
development and safe practice of others.
b) Personal & professional
4.3
To maintain up-to-date
clinical experience and knowledge and be able to provide evidence of this,
including for re-validation purposes.
4.4
To act as an assessor and
mentor to administrative personnel and students who need to develop skills and
acquire experience in the field of palliative care.
4.5
Through the use of the PT
annual appraisal, encourage professional growth and identify areas for
development.
4.6
To strengthen and develop
clinical skills across all care settings in conjunction with line manager.
5.0 Research
5.1
To participate in research
and audit within the PT environment, encouraging staff participation.
5.2
To implement findings of
evidence-based practice.
6.0 Safeguarding, Equality,
Diversity and Inclusion
Role holders are
required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context,
ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and
children at risk.
You are required to:
adhere
to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports
the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014)
and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
inform
the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child
may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an
Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals,
with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.
This job description is underpinned by Phyllis
Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace
diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.
This job description is current and subject to yearly
review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and
anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.
