Main Duties & Responsibilities
Quality, Safety & Effectiveness Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Care: You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care for patients, using evidence-based guidelines to ensure that the care delivered meets the highest standards of clinical practice and patient safety. This includes continuously monitoring and reviewing care plans to ensure they remain appropriate to the patients changing needs.
Collaborative Multidisciplinary Working
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team including doctors, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, high-quality care. Ensure effective communication within the team to promote the best outcomes for patients.
Record Keeping and Documentation
Maintain all records accurately and comprehensively, in line with Barnsley Hospice policies and procedures, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines. Documentation should reflect the care provided, any changes in patient condition, and relevant communications with colleagues and families.
Clinical Care Delivery
Carry out all aspects of clinical care in accordance with Barnsley Hospice policies and procedures, ensuring that interventions are safe, effective, and appropriate to the patients needs. This includes medication administration, symptom management, and personal care.
Admissions and Discharges
Assist in the organisation and coordination of admissions and discharges, ensuring that all processes are smooth, safe, and patient-centred. Provide support to patients and families during transitions in care.
Patient Management During Shift
Take responsibility for the management and delivery of high-quality care to a designated group of patients and their families during each shift, ensuring care plans are followed and that patients needs, wishes, and preferences are central to all care decisions.
Professional Accountability
Adhere to and be professionally accountable to the NMC Code of Conduct, Standards of Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives, and be conversant with the Scope of Professional Practice. Demonstrate professional behaviour, integrity, and accountability at all times.
Continuity of Care
Ensure continuity of patient care by communicating effectively and liaising with medical, nursing, and other colleagues, providing accurate and timely reports of any changes in patient condition.
Patient Records
Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date patient records, ensuring that documentation supports continuity of care, clinical decision-making, and organisational requirements.
Governance & Leadership Role Modelling
Act as a positive role model for students, volunteers, and colleagues, demonstrating high standards of practice, professionalism, and compassionate care.
Education and Guidance
Support the education, training, demonstration, and guidance of carers, colleagues, and students as required, contributing to workforce development and the promotion of best practice.
Team Collaboration
Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, supporting the teams objectives, and fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and shared responsibility for patient outcomes.
Reporting Staff Concerns
Report any staff-related concerns, issues, or incidents to the senior nurse on shift promptly, ensuring timely escalation and appropriate follow-up.
Workforce Development & Professional Standards Service Support
Contribute to the smooth running of the service by supporting all members of the nursing team whilst on shift, assisting with workflow management, delegation, and coordination of tasks.
Communication Across Departments
Maintain good communication and liaison with all internal and external departments to ensure seamless care delivery, coordination of services, and professional working relationships.
Incident and Complaint Management
Ensure that any incidents, near misses, and complaints are reported appropriately and in line with hospice policies and procedures.
Recognition of Good Practice
Ensure that compliments, positive feedback, and examples of good practice are recognised, celebrated, and shared appropriately with colleagues and the wider team.
Evidence-Based Practice
Ensure that work is delivered to a high standard through the adoption of evidence-based practices, staying current with best practice, clinical guidelines, and research developments relevant to palliative care nursing.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Take responsibility for your own CPD, ensuring that clinical skills, knowledge, and professional competence are maintained, updated, and evidenced regularly.
Clinical Competence
Ensure competence in all clinical skills required for the role, demonstrating proficiency and confidence in care delivery, decision-making, and patient management.
Medication Management
Maintain a high level of knowledge, skill, and competence in medication management, safely administering medications in line with hospice policies and procedures, and adhering to relevant professional guidance.
Other Responsibilities - Additional Duties
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as required by the hospice, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in response to service needs.
Ambassador of the Hospice
Act as an ambassador for Barnsley Hospice, demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism, and trustworthiness in all interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and the wider community.
Confidentiality
Maintain strict confidentiality at all times, ensuring that patient, staff, and organisational information is protected in line with legal and organisational requirements.
Health, Safety & Fire Precautions
Be aware of and apply health and safety and fire precaution measures, ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors at all times.
Risk Management & Safeguarding
Ensure that clinical risk management, safeguarding procedures, and relevant good practice guidelines are followed consistently to protect patients, families, and colleagues.
Data Protection
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, maintaining the security and confidentiality of all personal and sensitive information.
Flexible Working
Be flexible in terms of working hours to meet the needs of the service, including supporting shift patterns, cover requirements, and operational priorities.
Support Across Duties
Support the hospice across a range of duties appropriate to the grading of the post, contributing to service delivery and organisational objectives.
Note: In the context of rapid and ongoing change within the hospice, these responsibilities represent the current priorities and requirements for the post. They will develop and evolve over time, and any significant changes will be communicated and consulted on with the post holder.
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