Are you a registered nurse, passionate about deliveringspecialist/individualised palliative care to patients and carers in the placethey call home?
Contract: Permanent
Enhancementsof between 30% and 60% for weekends, bank holidays and unsocial hours.
5 hours per week, (Monday to Sunday) 7.5hr shifts between 09.Thesuccessful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the costof which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisationwill be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their roleand adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work inaccordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation tosafeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.
The Hospice at Home Staff Nurse will:
Provide specialist palliative care to patients, families and their carers in their own living environment.
In collaboration with internal colleagues, external referrers and stakeholders, provide Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care for patients within Trafford.
Be involved in service development, providing expert advice and ensuring quality of care.
Maintain confidentiality and data protection regarding all personal information and hospice activity, operating within current legislation.
Deputising for Hospice@Home team leader as required.
You'llbe challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and toplay your part in making a difference.
35days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bankholidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
~ Buyan additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
~ The H@H Staff Nurse will:
Conduct initial assessments to patients and carers in their ownliving environments to plan, deliver and evaluate specialist palliative care.
Provide specialist palliative care and support topatients and carers in their own living environment, identifying their specificgoals, promoting and maintaining independence.
Effectively manage your caseload, prioritising work appropriately inorder to support the safe and effective delivery of care.
Work collaboratively and liaise with healthcare professionalsinternally and externally. Ensureaccurate record keeping in accordance with organisational policy andprofessional requirements.
Workin accordance with own professional conduct (NMC).
Activelyparticipate in the hospice performance development review process to identifyown learning needs taking necessary steps to reach personal/professionalobjectives.
The H@H Staff Nurse will:
Conduct initial assessments to patients and carers in their ownliving environments to plan, deliver and evaluate specialist palliative care.
Provide specialist palliative care and support topatients and carers in their own living environment, identifying their specificgoals, promoting and maintaining independence.
Effectively manage your caseload, prioritising work appropriately inorder to support the safe and effective delivery of care.
Work collaboratively and liaise with healthcare professionalsinternally and externally. Ensureaccurate record keeping in accordance with organisational policy andprofessional requirements.
Workin accordance with own professional conduct (NMC).
Activelyparticipate in the hospice performance development review process to identifyown learning needs taking necessary steps to reach personal/professionalobjectives.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle with car insured for business use.
Completion of communication skills training
Relevant post registration palliative care experience.
Experience working in the community as a registered nurse.
The H@H Staff Nurse will be able to:
Demonstrate competence with basic IT skills and Microsoft packages.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of electronic medical records (e.g. EMIS) and be able to update records in line with organisational policy.
Awareness of the organisational strategic direction of the hospice in regard to the provision of specialist palliative care services.
Demonstrate an awareness of palliative care emergencies.
Foster good working relationships, communicating effectively with the MDT and service users internally and externally.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and their families about a range of complex issues including Advanced care planning.
Support the delivery of hands on nursing care in conjunction with community colleagues.
Deliver emotional and psychological support equivalent to level
1st level Registration or Diploma level nursing qualification and current registration with NMC.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle with car insured for business use.
Completion of communication skills training
Relevant post registration palliative care experience.
Experience working in the community as a registered nurse.
The H@H Staff Nurse will be able to:
Demonstrate competence with basic IT skills and Microsoft packages.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of electronic medical records (e.g. EMIS) and be able to update records in line with organisational policy.
Awareness of the organisational strategic direction of the hospice in regard to the provision of specialist palliative care services.
Demonstrate an awareness of palliative care emergencies.
Foster good working relationships, communicating effectively with the MDT and service users internally and externally.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with patients and their families about a range of complex issues including Advanced care planning.
Support the delivery of hands on nursing care in conjunction with community colleagues.
Deliver emotional and psychological support equivalent to level
1st level Registration or Diploma level nursing qualification and current registration with NMC.
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.
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.
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