Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic,
proactive and motivated Registered Nurse with experience/special interest in
palliative care required to work as part of the
multi-disciplinary team in our Hospice Outreach
Service.
Do you want to support individuals living with a life limiting condition live to
the best of their ability?
Do you want
to spend time getting to know people, understand how their condition affects
their life and support them by delivering symptom management advice and informal education or strategies
to enable them to live well?
The role is
based in the Hospice providing with some sessions delivered from other
community settings e.g. community centres and NHS settings.
You have an
opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and contribute to developing the
service further to reach more people and provide a wider range of therapeutic
interventions.
Passion and dedication to the Hospices vision, mission,
values and commitments are essential.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest possible standards of care, deliver therapeutic
interventions and symptom self-management sessions, enable individual to live
well and ensure that these are carried out in accordance with the policies and
procedures of Springhill Hospice and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
About us
This role is based at Springhill Hospice, Rochdale.
Springhill
Hospice providesthe following palliative care services to the local adult
population who are suffering from the effects of life-limiting and terminal
illnesses:
A 16-bed Inpatient
unit providing 24-hour medical and nursing care.
Hospice at
Home Service - supports people who
want to end their days in their own home by providing the support and symptom
management they need to be able to do so.
A Day
Therapies Centre for up to 16 patients, 4-days-a-week, offering
complementary therapies (e.g. reflexology, aromatherapy and massage);
creative and beauty therapies, social activities and clinical support.
Community
Service - provides specialist
palliative care and support to patients and families in their own homes
A 24-hour Palliative
Care Advice Line for patients, families, carers and health professionals.
Bereavement Support for relatives following loss.
Counselling
Services for patients, carers and
relatives, provided by a qualified therapist.
An Education
Unit - an in-house training facility for hospice staff and local health and
social care professionals, with the main focus of training being on the
Springhill Palliative Care Education Passport' (SPCEP) which ensures that core
palliative care skills are taught to all grades of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main
responsibilities
Professional/Clinical
1.
Manage
enquiries, referrals and registration of people, family members and carers to
day services and manage any waiting lists.
2. Assume responsibility for the
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care,
supervising and co-ordinating the work of junior staff.
3. Ensure individual patients and,
where appropriate, their relatives/carers are involved in the care planning process.
4. Assess and provide appropriate
advice to patients / carers to assist in their understanding of their disease
and management of symptoms.
5. Establish patients expectations,
discuss and agree goals at the time of assessment in order to measure the effectiveness
of their attendance. Evaluate these during their attendance and revise their
management plan accordingly.
6. Ensure that the admission and
discharge procedure is adhered to and that it is effectively communicated
with patients and relatives/carers and other members of the multidisciplinary
team
7. Undertake delegated nursing
responsibility for individual patient care as required. Liaise and work
alongside individual members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of
care to patients. e.g. specialist nurses, doctors, spiritual & pastoral
care coordinator, counsellors.
8.
Facilitate
and support other multidisciplinary team members with small group activities.
9. Deliver individualised patient
programmes of symptom self-management and planning for the future within the
Hospice and the community (eg community centres/groups, GP surgeries).
10. Attend and support with community
engagement events to explain the Hospice services and referral criteria.
11. Within the scope of professional
practice and Hospice policies, perform role expansion duties following
appropriate training and assessment of competence.
12. Administer drugs and treatments as
per Hospice policies and NMC standards for Drug Administration, ensuring
appropriate documentation is completed.
13. Supervise and contribute to the
continual training and development of junior staff, volunteers and act as
mentor to students/nurses on clinical placements.
14. Assist with volunteer support via
1:1s and the Lets Take 10 for volunteers.
15. Undertake any additional duties or
responsibilities deemed reasonable and appropriate by the Hospice Outreach
Manager.
16. Deputise in the absence of the
manager.
17. Ensure accurate and relevant
patient records as required by Springhill Hospice and in accordance with
Hospice policy and the Data Protection Act 1998. Maintaining confidentiality
at all times.
18. Maintain a safe environment for
patients, relatives, visitors and staff, in accordance with the Health &
Safety at Work Act.
19. Ensure that the correct policy for
the care and custody of patients property/valuables is adhered to.
20. Be accountable for your own
clinical practice.
21. Maintain a working professional
portfolio, providing evidence of self-development in line with NMC
revalidation requirements.
Education and Development
1.
Actively
participate in individual annual appraisal.
2.
Maintain
own levels of professionalism and competence by attending training and
development courses as required and as agreed with the line manager through the
appraisal process.
3.
Provide
mentorship to new staff members, students or staff on placement.
4.
Ensure
completion of Hospice mandatory training courses.
5.
Undertake
continuing professional development in line with NMC requirements/Hospice
requirements.
General
1.
Read, understand and comply with all Hospice policies and
procedures, applying the principles as appropriate to role.
2.
To be aware of individual specific responsibilities in respect
of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, in relation to role.
3.
Assist in induction and support of newly appointed staff to
their duties.
4.
Participate in Hospice meetings as required.
5.
Ensure your continued support and encouragement to department
colleagues and the wider Hospice team at all times.
6.
To participate in audit to monitor quality of service to ensure
standards are met.
7.
Maintain NMC registration.
8.
Act at all times in a professional and competent matter, so
enhancing the profession of Nursing and the reputation of Springhill Hospice
to the general public.
9.
Ensure all donations received for the Hospice are recorded and
passed to appropriate personnel and assist as required with Hospice
fundraising events.
10. On occasions represent
the Hospice and receive donations at outside meetings / functions.
11. Contribute to and actively promote
Springhill Hospice Mission, Vision, Values and Commitments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree / diploma; Nursing Registered Nurse, Level 1
- Registered with NMC.
- Minimum 2 year post registration experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to undertake further study in palliative care and any skills that will benefit patient care.
Desirable
- Specialist Palliative Care qualification minimum 20 credit.
- Communication skills qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary team within a health-care environment.
- Evidence of caring for patients with palliative care needs.
- Understanding of the difference between specialist and general palliative care.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community.
- Experience of working within a hospice, palliative care, oncology environment.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate plans of care for patient goal.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Desire to increase knowledge and skills within palliative care speciality.
- IT skills.
Desirable
- Interest in other therapies e.g. mindfulness, relaxation, nutrition, exercise.
- Ability to deliver small discussion/education groups with patients / carers.
- Ability to coordinate and supervise workforce.
- Enthusiastic and motivated practitioner.
Other
Essential
- Adaptable and able to work in a team environment.
- Innovative approach.
- Flexible working approach.
- Self-awareness.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
Desirable
- Understanding of the impact of illness on family dynamics.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Springhill Hospice
Address
Broad Lane
Rochdale
Lancashire
OL16 4PZ