Could you be part of a team to improve someone’s quality of life at a crucial time in their lives? Our focus is on empowering staff to deliver excellent end of life care. We ensure that our patient-to-staff ratio allows this. This enables the best outcomes for our patients and those important to them. Giving the nursing team the time needed to deliver excellent care, whilst also making nursing rewarding for those who are passionate about care but don’t seem to be given the time. We have an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as Staff Nurse / Hospice Paramedic (Registered Staff). Registered staff may work across any of the Services provided by Hospice in the Weald to: We have an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as Staff Nurse / Hospice Paramedic (Registered Staff). Registered staff may work across any of the Services provided by Hospice in the Weald to: Deliver high-quality Hospice Palliative Care to patients with a terminal illness including Dementia, Cancer, Organ Failure (end stages) and Neurological conditions who are referred/refer themselves to Hospice in the Weald. Act as a practical and advisory resource to other professions on hospice palliative care issues, including physical, psychological, social, spiritual support and bereavement care. Ensure that patients and those important to them are aware of the full range of services available to them to enable people to make informed choices about their care and to make to the most of the precious time they have at the end of life. The key responsibilities of this role are as follows: Deliverables/outcomes - Deliver compassionate, personalised, and holistic care to our patients and those important to them - Assess, plan, implement and evaluate pathways of care for patients in a way that reflects the Hospice philosophy. - Responsible for reviewing, delivering, and updating care plans and documentation and escalating all concerns to the appropriate individual. - Recognise, respond to, and manage palliative care emergencies appropriately. - Review, deliver and update electronic documentation and escalate all concerns as relevant and appropriate. - Administer medication, including injectables as applicable to the patients’ needs. - Set up and manage syringe drivers. - Ensure the safe storage, management and use of controlled drugs and clinical sundries. - Support new workforce members through orientation and perform medication framework assessments. - Provide support for referrals required for counselling and bereavement support for those who are important to the patient. - Work within the multidisciplinary team to maintain a high level of risk awareness about self and patient safety. Management & Leadership - Lead and act as a mentor for new staff, students, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Practitioners and Nursing Assistants - We will provide training to so that you can act as Practice Supervisor or Practice assessor for student nurses. Helping to grow exceptional registered staff of the future - To promote a culture in the working environment which demonstrates the values of the Hospice. - Support and empower our volunteers to make real the Hospice values in all they do and to advance the mission, aims and objectives of the organisation. Communications and Teamwork - Identify and discuss where escalation of patient’s needs to a senior member of staff is necessary and make all necessary arrangements. - Be a proactive team player, supporting colleagues through reflection, advice and guidance and take part in clinical supervision - Be proactive in developing collaborative relationships with other care providers i.e. Continuing Health Care, NHS Trusts. Working with due diligence - Completion of accurate patient notes and record keeping in support of the clinical and medical staff. - To recognise when to work autonomously and when to seek advice and guidance. - To work within the NMC regulations, guidelines and within the Code of Professional Conduct - To be responsible for own personal health and safety and that of the wider HITW. Working across Services Registered staff have the opportunity to work across the Services provided by Hospice in the Weald. Training and Development - Undertake Mandatory Training as required by Hospice in the Weald and participate in additional required training and development activities. - Take an active role in identifying gaps in knowledge and skills and how to address these - Take responsibility for setting own goals and achieving them. Reporting to – Designated Manager Person Specification Qualifications Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC) with 2 years post registration experience Evidence of ongoing professional development (where appropriate) Experience Palliative care experience preferred but not essential Experience of working in a multi-professional team (including as a student) and the ability to work under pressure and organise workload effectively Essential Skills Flexible, dynamic approach to work Able to communicate sensitively with patients, those important to them and care professionals in difficult situations Ability to problem solve and act to address issues Computer literacy Confident to work autonomously, taking responsibility for the co-ordination of care and support Personal attributes Passionate about providing holistic, person-centred care Dedicated to making a difference and changing people’s lives Compassionate Team player Forward thinking