Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end oflife care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based inFarnham, Camberly and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across WestSurrey and North East Hampshire.
Bank Registered Nurses
Various shifts available
We have an on-going need for Registered Nurses towork across our Inpatient Unit and Hospice at Home team at Phyllis Tuckwell.
Are you passionate about making a difference and committedto providing high-quality care?
Phyllis Tuckwell is looking for dynamic andmotivated Registered Nurses to join our team.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiasticand experienced Nurses who value flexibility but are looking for a rewardingrole where they are able to provide high quality patient & family focusedcare within a supportive environment.
The successful candidates will have a breadth ofnursing experience, the ability to assess and interpret clinical conditions andexcellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work acrossboth the In-Patient Unit and in the Community is important.
Whilst palliative care experience is valuable, itis not essential as full training and support will be given.
About us
Phyllis Tuckwell offers:
* Holiday pay
* Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Comprehensive education and training with personal development opportunities
* Clinical Supervision and support
* A motivated and compassionate team whose passion is to make a difference
* Multidisciplinary working within a forward thinking and supportive organisation
For more details please contact Heather Everitt, Inpatient Services Manager, Heather.Everitt@pth.org.uk 01252 729400 or Helen Sloan, Community Services Manager, Helen.Sloan@pth.org.uk 01252 913054.
If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact HR for an application pack on 01252 729408 or email: Recruitment@pth.org.uk
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
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Job responsibilities
PHYLLISTUCKWELL
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post: RegisteredNurse
Job Purpose:
The postholder will maintain the highest standards of nursing carewith patients, their families and carers in the In-Patient Unit. This role willinvolve providing holistic assessment, identification of patient needs, careplanning and care provision jointly with other multidisciplinary team members,so that people who use our service receive co-ordinated, compassionate andperson-centred care.
The role requires a commitment toenabling choice and providing respectful and dignified support for people asthey approach the end of life and to their families and carers. The postholder will contribute to a safe,effective, and efficient culture by participating in riskassessment and by working in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwell (PT) policies andprocedures.
Responsibilities
1.0 Clinical
1.1To provide best practice usingevidence-based care to underpin the delivery of safe, effective, responsive,compassionate care.
1.2To provide clinical guidanceand support to staff, both paid and voluntary.
1.3To ensure statutoryobligations are met and staff follow those that are relevant to the clinicalarea.
1.4To ensure quality standardsare maintained and enhanced, and constantly re-evaluated in order to providethe highest standards of holistic care.
1.5To co-ordinate 24-hourprovision of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursingcare.
1.6To work as part of themulti-disciplinary team, where there is a healthy regard and value formulti-professional knowledge and skills to enhance patient and familyexperience.
1.7To ensure patient recordsare properly maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and PT policies.
1.8To be able to demonstrate anunderstanding of issues relating to the ethical aspects of palliative care andtheir application in the workplace.
1.9To report accidents,incidents and complaints to the Ward Sister/ line Manager/ or on-call Manager,and or Medical Director where appropriate.
1.10 To understand and adhere to the PT Medication Management policy inrelation to the correct handling, usage, and administration of all drugsincluding controlled drugs.
2.0 Professional
2.1To understand and workwithin the Health and Social Care Act (2012), the PT business plan andphilosophy.
2.2To work as part of themultidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families andcarers centred on understanding their needs and preferences for care provision.
2.3To provide appropriateinformation and support to patients, carers and friends in accordance withCaldicott principles.
2.4To liase and developeffective relationships with external health care professionals and otheragencies ensuring patient continuity across all care settings.
3.0 Managerial
3.1To ensure a safe workingenvironment is maintained, in accordance with the PT Governance, Care, Fire andHealth and Safety policies, reporting any potential hazards to the line manager
3.2To report any feedbackconcerns and complaints from patients, their relatives or other advocates tothe Ward Sister, line Manager, or manager on call as appropriate.
3.3To ensure that the team hasthe appropriate skill mix and nursing resources are used wisely.
3.4To ensure team cohesion andspirit is maintained through ongoingsupportive relationships, and consideration of colleagues at all times
3.5To act up for the Nurse KeyWorker as required, ensuring ongoing continuity and communication of care.
3.6To help support a culture ofongoing professional and personal development relating to clinicalpractice.
3.7In the community to adhereto the lone working policy, to underpin staff and patient safety.
4.0 Training and Development
a)Team
4.1To develop an area ofclinical expertise and disseminate to peer team members as a specialistresource
4.2To support the professionaldevelopment and safe practice of others.
b) Personal & professional
4.3To maintain up-to-dateclinical experience and knowledge and be able to provide evidence of this,including for re-validation purposes.
4.4To act as an assessor andmentor to administrative personnel and students who need to develop skills andacquire experience in the field of palliative care.
4.5Through the use of the PTannual appraisal, encourage professional growth and identify areas fordevelopment.
4.6To strengthen and developclinical skills across all care settings in conjunction with line manager.
5.0 Research
5.1To participate in researchand audit within the PT environment, encouraging staff participation.
5.2To implement findings ofevidence-based practice.
6.0 Safeguarding, Equality,Diversity and Inclusion
Role holders arerequired to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context,ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults andchildren at risk.
You are required to:
adhereto Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supportsthe local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014)and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
informthe appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or childmay be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to anEqual Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals,with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.
This job description is underpinned by PhyllisTuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embracediversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.
This job description is current and subject to yearlyreview in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect andanticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.
Person Specification
Team Working
* Have an understanding of and experience of multidisciplinary team working
* Ability to liaise effectively and work as a team with other disciplines
* Ability to show interpersonal sensitivity to others, understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion
* To work effectively with others as a team
* Ability to supervise and organise work
Quality
* Commitment to providing high quality, individualised holistic care to patients and their relatives/ carers
* Awareness of the Care Quality Commission Standards and Hospice philosophy.
* Awareness of the principles of governance and patient safety.
Job Knowledge
* Consolidated current nursing skills and knowledge post registration
* Willingness to undertake relevant post graduate courses or equivalent
* Mentorship qualification, or Practice Supervisor /Assessor qualification, or willing to undertake.
* Evidence of knowledge of current health care issues
* Demonstrates understanding of hospital, community and hospice care
Relationships and Communications
* Ability to share knowledge and skills
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Sense of humour
* Be flexible and energetic
* Ability to cope with stressful situations
* Self-awareness and coping strategies
* Ability to write in a clear and legible form
Qualifications
* Understanding of the importance of policies and procedures
* Understanding of health and safety in the work-place, and principles of risk management.
Experience
* Relevant experience in oncology/ palliative care
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.
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