Would you like the time and space to deliver the patientcare that inspired you to become a nurse?
We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic andhighly motivated Registered Band 5 nurse, who can drive forward Bury Hospicesvision and values and ensure safe, outstanding patient care.
Together, the inpatient unit (IPU) team at Bury Hospicemakes a real difference to the lives of people affected by life limitingconditions and helps set the standard for specialist palliative care. This willbe a challenging and rewarding opportunity for anyone wishing to develop theirnursing skills and knowledge within this field.
The role covers a 24 hour, 7day service and will therefore include weekends and rotation to night duty.Long day shifts and nightshifts would be expected.
Main duties of the job
To provide professional patientcentred palliative and end of life care, ensuring the highestpossible standards of care are received by patients and their significantothers.
To continually developclinical expertise and act as a positive role model promoting a high standardof care within the Hospice.
To act in accordance withthe Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct and BuryHospice code, policies and procedures.
About us
Bury Hospice provides evidence based, individualised and specialised palliative care to adults with life limiting conditions. We aim to deliver high quality care, as well as encouraging and supporting a holistic approach to the care of patients, their families and carers.
The Hospice provides a generous benefits package to include 35 days holiday (includes public holidays) (pro-rata if part time), a contributory pension scheme, free car parking at some locations, learning and development opportunities, a staff counselling service, and a pleasant working environment.
Bury Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and has a No Smoking Policy. All posts are subject to a chargeable DBS/POVA (where applicable) check.
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Using a patient-centredapproach and evidenced based practice, assess, plan, implement and evaluatepatient care in accordance withpatient and family needs.
* Ensure care is co-ordinated from admission to discharge including the continuinghealthcare process, to ensure smooth and timely transition between caresettings, helping to avoid unnecessary delay to patients discharge.
* Negotiate appropriatereferral to other hospice services, in accordance with patients and significantothers needs
* Ensure that patients andcarers receive accurate current information relevant to their need and thatthis is done regularly as appropriate
* Liaise with themulti-disciplinary team regularly to ensure timely delivery of care andmulti-professional collaboration. E.g. participation in the hospice/communityweekly MDT meetings and daily hospice admission meetings.
* Administer medication andtreatment as prescribed in accordance with the NMCs code and Bury Hospicepolicies and guidelines.
* Use appropriatecommunication skills with patients, carers and relatives, including those withlanguage and cultural differences, facilitating informed consideration thatenables choice to be made concerning treatments and future care.
* Maintain contemporaneouspatient records, utilising electronic and written records as appropriate.
* Be aware of the nature ofthe palliative care environment and end of life care, recognising the needs ofpatients and carers, by providing emotional, psychological and spiritualsupport, ensuring appropriate signposting to other specialist services whenrequired.
* Act as patient advocate inthe face of difficult conversations or situations, acting in the best interests of patients and carersand in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act (2005).
* Support Consultant / Doctorward rounds within the department ensuring the effective and timelydissemination and communication of patient information to relevant parties andthe maintenance of contemporaneous nursing records following the ward round.
* To act as a clinical rolemodel for Junior Staff and Students and; ensuring evidence based practice is followed,support the continuous improvement of care and development of the team.
* Manage own time effectivelyin order to maintain high standards of nursing care and professionalefficiency, be flexible to meet service need.
* In the absence of the wardmanager/team leader; allocate work with due regard to continuity,multi-professional action plans, up to date assessment of patients need andstaff expertise.
* Contribute to the annualperformance appraisal by supporting the IPU Lead in conducting appraisals forsome of the team where appropriate.
* Help maintain a pleasantand safe environment for patients, staff, volunteers, visitors and staff.
* Utilise the electronic rotasystem (StaffCare) to view the rota and request leave.
* Ensure NMC registrationstatus is in date and Revalidation completed in a timely manner.
* Involvement in audits and continuous improvement projects.
ORGANISATIONALRESPONSIBILITIES
* Toadhere to all Bury Hospice standards, policies and procedures.
* Totake responsibility for own personal learning and development, and to supportthe learning and development of others and the organisation as a whole; a commitmentto completing all training required and refreshing training as appropriate.
* Toconduct all work in a manner reflective of the organisational values andbehaviours.
* Tocomply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); an understanding of andcommitment to the appropriate handling of all confidential data.
* To raise and escalate any safeguarding concerns appropriately andin accordance with Bury Hospices Safeguarding Policy.
* To implement Bury HospicesHealth & Safety policy, ensuring all duties are carried out using safe andappropriate working practices in adherence with statutory regulations andguidelines.
* To promote awareness of,and respect for, equality and diversity in accordance with Bury Hospicepolicies and procedures.
* To follow Hospice processesin relation to incident reporting with the understanding that this enablescontinual learning and improvement across all operations.
* Toprotect service users, visitors, employees and volunteers by observingInfection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.
* Toembrace the organisational culture of volunteering and to understand theresponsibilities of all employees in relation to role managing volunteers.
* Toorganise your own work and to ensure that it is accurate, meeting all qualitytargets and required deadlines.
* Toactively engage in fundraising within the Hospice and for the hospice.
This job description is not exhaustive andserves only to highlight the main requirements of the role. The line managermay stipulate other reasonable requirements; the job description will bereviewed regularly and may be subject to change.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of Safeguarding.
* Demonstrate evidence-based practice and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
* Ability to be flexible and respond to change in a positive manner.
* Excellent patient record keeping skills.
* Ability to manage risk effectively.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Knowledge of IT & ability to use IT appropriately in the workplace.
* Ability to demonstrate competency in the use of McKinley syringe drivers and medicines administration.
* Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing within a hospice environment.
* Awareness of current legislation and policy relevant to end of life.
* Understanding & Knowledge of Advance Care Planning, Gold Standard Framework & Karnofsky.
Other Essential Requirements
* All employees have a duty and responsibility to protect and safeguard children and vulnerable Adults. They must therefore be aware of child protection procedure and who to contact within the Trust for further help and guidance.
* Full clean and current driving licence required.
Qualifications
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Experience
* 1 years post registration experience, preferably within Palliative Care, Oncology and/or End of Life Care.
* Experience of working within an MDT.
* Experience and evidence of mentoring students.
* Evidence of audit and research experience.
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.
£31,049 to £37,396 a year(unsocial hours enhancements paid in addition)
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