Registered Nurse Band 6 - In-Patient Unit & Hospice at Home
Posted 11 days 13 hours ago by NHS
Are you an experienced professional looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference? If so this could be the role you are looking for. Due to the growth of our services we are looking for exceptional people to join our amazing team.
The main purpose of this role is to act as liaison between IPU and Hospiceat Home by working across both services on a rotational basis. The postholder will be responsible for delivering the highest standard of palliativecare to patients and their families who are under the care of TappingHouse. Care is provided within the hospice inpatient unit and thecommunity across 24 hours a day, seven days a week and aims tosupport patient choice and access to excellent end of life care andsupport.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the jobAs a core member of the care team and a member of the widermultidisciplinary team, the post holder is involved in assessing anddeveloping appropriate plans of intervention and support for patients andtheir families, providing advice and signposting to other services asrequired as well as ensuring effective, timely communication. The postholder will provide leadership and support to colleagues to ensure patientflow and support decision making in patient care.
Care provision shall reflect evidence based practice, in line with legalrequirements, statutory rules and Hospice policies relating to practice, andthe NMC Code of Conduct.
The post will cover day and night shifts on both the In-Patient Unit and Hospice at Home/Rapid Response.
About usIn addition to the competitive salary we offer the following -
- Annual Leave 25 days (increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years FTE) and public holidays
- Access to Blue Light discount card
- Access to complementary Therapy
- Free parking
- Onsite cafe
We have an amazing multi disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do.
Our Vision is -
Every person affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent rest of life care and bereavement support.
Our Values are:
COMPASSION
ACCESSIBILITY
RESPECT
EXCELLENCE
SPARK
The Hospice stands in beautiful well maintained grounds. Our building is modern and light with each bedroom having a garden view.
Job responsibilitiesMAIN DUTIES
Clinical
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients in a way that reflectsthe Hospice philosophy.
- To provide nursing care to all patients, respecting their wishes andmaintaining their dignity.
- Ensure the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised andaccommodated within resources available.
- Support Pre-admission reviews and monitoring of referrals received.
- Manage discharge planning where appropriate
- Promote a multi-disciplinary approach to care by ensuring effectivecommunication is maintained between all staff, volunteers, patients and theirfamilies and attend weekly MDTs where appropriate
- Promote the Hospice Record Keeping policy ensuring all care plans andpatient documentation are completed appropriately
- Mentor and support new staff
- Become a Professional role model
- Participate in ward rounds when appropriate
- Develop knowledge in pain and symptom control and maintain personal,professional and clinical skills.
- Ensure safe management of controlled drugs
- To be responsible, in conjunction with the Nurse in charge, for maintaining asafe environment for patients and their families within the hospice.
- To work with the MDT to support patients/relatives/visitors who aredistressed or anxious.
Managerial
- Co-ordinate the care for a given shift when delegated to do so bythe Clinical Manager.
- When working on IPU, provide designated fire officer coverage forIPU and the Hospice environment when delegated to do so (e.g.over-night).
- In conjunction with other team members monitor levels of stock andmedication and order as appropriate.
- Carry out return to work absence meetings and appraisals for PNAsas delegated by the Clinical Manager.
Educational
- Act as a mentor for, trainees and a preceptor for junior staff.
- Contribute to the Hospice education programme, and foster an environmentof continual learning and development.
- Ensure patients and families educational and information needs are met.
- Maintain own educational and professional portfolio in line with ownprofessional requirements; and to work towards Professional CompetencyStandards of a Band 6 Hospice Practitioner.
- Participate in clinical audit programmes or research projects whereappropriate
- To attend clinical supervision within the organisation; and to monitorprofessional and personal development through the Hospice appraisal system.
Professional
- Ensure continued, effective professional registration and revalidation.
- Be aware of the relevant Code of Professional Conduct and be accountablefor own practice.
- Be aware of the relevant Scope of Professional Practice and ensurecompetency to undertake duties allocated.
- Ensure professional portfolio is kept and updated in accordance withprofessional registration recommendations
- To deal with initial complaints and conflict (if approached directly by apatient/relative/visitor) as required, in a polite, calm manner and report tothe nurse in charge.
- Any other duties as may be required.
- Awareness of professional responsibilities.
- Knowledge of current nursing issues.
- Palliative care nursing.
- Evidence of excellent inter-personal skills
- Medicines administration + Competent with syringe driver use
- Experience of working in the community
- Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate workload.
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care needs according
- Has good verbal and written communication ability.
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Organisational and managerial skills
- Teaching skills
- Flexibility in shift/ working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Is able to participate as a team member
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.