Staff Nurse

Working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will support patientswith complex clinical needs and provide hands-on, person-centered care. Ourstaff strive to provide the highest quality of service for our patients andtheir families and carers, through a collaborative team approach. As Staff Nurse, you will be responsible foradvising and supporting staff, therefore you will need to able to demonstrate ahigh level of competence in the specialty.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someonewho must be a Registered General Nurse, who isenthusiastic and flexible with a passion for specialist palliative and end oflife care. A recognised post-registration palliative care qualification isdesirable, although you will be fully supported in the role if you have limitedor no experience with the specialty. You will have access to a range oftraining and development opportunities and be welcomed as a valued member of anexperienced and supportive team.

About us

Our purpose is caring for all our patients and those most important to them really well, together with creating a great place to work for all our people.

We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternity package, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, subsidised meals, option to apply for Blue Light Card and excellent training opportunities. We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance

Job responsibilities Role Responsibilities Professional/ Clinical Practice

Work in accordance with the Nursing& Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.

Provide clinical leadership and act as arole model in the delivery of high quality patient care.

Demonstrate skills in the practice ofpalliative care.

Promote the contribution of nursingwithin the multi-disciplinary team.

Deputise in absence of the Senior StaffNurses.

Maintain and develop evidence basedholistic care.

Ensure accurate record keeping.

Take on active role in clinicalpractice.

Help create an environment whichreflects the Hospices philosophy and its specialist palliative care approach.

Undertake medicine rounds in line withBolton Hospice Management of Medicine policy.

Develop good communication andprofessional liaison with all other personnel and agencies involved in theservice delivery of palliative care.

To promote effective communicationbetween members of the multi-disciplinary team and users of the service.

Ensure that all nursing care is carriedout in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council Scope of ProfessionalPractice.

Ensure patients risk assessments arecarried out daily

Identify own learning needs

Take opportunities to shadow more SeniorStaff

Take opportunities to develop.

Support more junior staff.

Evidence Based Care, Quality andStandards

Withothers, undertake appropriate audit.

Withothers, define and agree care standards, monitor, evaluate and audit theimplementation and effectiveness of these standards

With others implement and monitor allrelevant Hospice Policies and Procedures, Health and Safety Guidelines andprofessional regulations and guidelines.

Adhere to Bolton Hospice Management ofMedicines Policy.

Ensureadherence to all Bolton Hospice policies and procedures.

Beaware of Clinical Governance.

Havean awareness of the complaints procedure.

Maintainpersonal and professional development.

Ensureequipment is maintained as appropriate, and necessary records are maintained.

Organisational/Managerial/Leadership

Beinvolved with induction of clinical staff as appropriate.

Undertakeregular education to develop leadership management skills.

Undertakea regular KSF review.

Participate,under the guidance of the Sisters, in strategic developments within theorganisation.

Contributeto the Hospice business plan by setting, with others, Team objectives annually.

Appropriatelymanage organisation and clinical change.

Education and Training

Identifyown learning and development needs, based upon nationally and locally agreedrequirements for the delivery and development of palliative care.

Beactively involved with education.

Promotea positive clinical learning environment.

Supportthe Preceptorship Programme for new members of staff.

Keepup to date with issues in nursing and nursing research, especially thoserelating to palliative care nursing.

Undertakemandatory training and ensure staff receive mandatory training.

Clinical Governance

Workwith the clinical team to ensure that high standards of treatment and pathwaysof care, which are evidence based, documented and monitored, are in place.

Manageclinical risk issues in collaboration with the Senior Staff.

Participatein Audit.

Promotethe safety of patients, staff, visitors and volunteers at all times.

Attendclinical meetings when required.

Attendin house education sessions.

Communication

Attendand participate in organisational meetings to ensure awareness of developmentswithin the area of practice and organisationally.

Communicatewith other service users to provide support and efficiency both internally andexternally.

Liaisewith external agencies to plan discharges

Promotepositive communications and relationships with the public.

Other

Thepost holder may be required to rotate onto nights, and may be required to rotateto different departments in the hospice, according to the needs of the service.

Any other requirements as appropriate to the post andlocation.

Person Specification Experience

• Proven experience of managing change
• Application of evidence to practice
• Evidence of multi-professional working
• Understanding and evidence of application of the NMC and other professional codes of conduct
• Experience in the specialty

Skills

• Ability to manage risk effectively
• Ability to plan personal and professional development of self and others
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Punctual, reliable and flexible
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Clinical credibility within the sphere of palliative care

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Diploma or relevant experience
• ENB998 or Mentorship

Knowledge

• Awareness and understanding of palliative care

Personal Attributes

• Able to work proactively, independently and on own initiative
• Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle for business use subject to the Equality Act 2010.
• Adaptable and able to work in a team environment
• Able to work under pressure
• Assertive and confident
• Ability to inspire trust and respect
• A commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice

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.

£32,074 to £34,598 a yearUnsocial hours enhancements paid in addition to basic salary