Clinical Responsibilities Support and assist patients with their individual hygiene and personal needs, prioritising care according to need. Support patients with their individual dietary requirements and assist with eating and drinking as required. Provide patients with support and assistance to maintain their level of mobility using specified mobility appliances as required. Ensure patients comfort by changing their position as necessary to minimise and prevent the adverse effect of pressure. Assist in minimising patients anxiety, pain, and discomfort by promoting an environment and atmosphere that is calm and restful. Report any changes in the patients condition to the shift leader. Provide support to patients during treatments, investigations, and procedures. Act as the patients escort. Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care in accordance with hospice philosophy and under the supervision of a registered nurse. Assist with Last Offices demonstrating empathy and compassion. Assist in the provision of nursing care to meet the physical, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of individual patients and their families, under the supervision of a registered nurse. Offer advice and support to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological, and social needs of families, carers and bereaved relatives under the supervision of a registered nurse. Promote as much independence as possible within the limits of disease progression. Maintain accurate documentation under the supervision of a registered nurse. Use all ward equipment safely, competently and appropriately taking responsibility to clean and maintain to keep in good working order. Report any defects to registered staff and record in the dedicated maintenance book. Ensure the safe handling of patients property and valuables and keep accurate records. To be aware of, and adhere to, hospice nursing policies and procedures Working with a registered nurse, act as a proactive link nurse as an effective resource for your area of expertise. Help to maintain an up to date, evidence-based resource file and organise teaching sessions to update staff on best practice. Support the work of the volunteers working in the clinical area. Actively contribute in housekeeping duties to maintain the cleanliness and tidiness in the clinical areas. Participate in audit as requestedEducational Responsibilities Participate in Clinical and Health and Safety mandatory training programmes. Participate in appropriate internal and external training sessions in order to provide high standards of specialist palliative nursing care. Attend journal club and significant event meetings. To be aware of own limitations and work within levels of competency. Maintain the competencies that are required to meet the criteria for NVQ 2. Provide documentary evidence for each competency. Assist in the promotion of health education with patients and their families/carers Apply a consistent and positive attitude towards training and professional development. Participate in the performance review process and take responsibility for achieving the objectives identified in the Personal Development Plan. All staff are responsible for ensuring they follow good infection control practices at all times and that they are familiar with infection control policies, procedures and guidance. Undertaking the necessary level of training relevant to their area of work. Professional Responsibilities Work in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Maintain confidentiality Act as a role model for junior colleagues, embracing the ethos of hospice care Participate in induction programmes and provide effective and supportive mentorship for new members of staff Provide support and encouragement for student nurses Participate in regular clinical supervision as provided by the organisation Ensure Health and Safety Polices are adhered to and report any accidents, incidents, and complaints to the shift leader. Communication and people skills: Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of specialist palliative care for patients, families and carers. Support, attend and make an active contribution to the ward multidisciplinary team meetings acting as patient advocate. Promote and maintain a culture of multidisciplinary team working. Liaise with team members in a constructive and positive manner, adhering to best practice when giving and receiving feedback. Develop and maintain regular opportunity for team discussion regarding service development and decision making. Attend ward meetings on a regular basis. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, families, and carers to include those with communication difficulties and report relevant information to the multi-disciplinary team. Maintain a respectful, non- judgemental and caring attitude towards all patients, their families, and friends. Use excellent communication skills to welcome new patients, relatives, and hospice visitors and to show sensitivity in sharing difficult information and to assist in the support of bereaved relatives. Working under the direction of the Nurse in charge.