Would you like the time and space to deliver the patient care that inspired you to become a nurse?
We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Band 5 nurse, who can drive forward Bury Hospice's vision and values and ensure safe, outstanding patient care.
Together, the inpatient unit (IPU) team at Bury Hospice makes a real difference to the lives of people affected by life-limiting conditions and helps set the standard for specialist palliative care. This will be a challenging and rewarding opportunity for anyone wishing to develop their nursing skills and knowledge within this field.
Main duties of the job
Work with the clinical Hospice team, using a patient-centred approach and evidenced based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and co-ordinate care from admission to discharge.
Administer medication and treatment as prescribed in accordance with the NMC's code and Bury Hospice policies and guidelines.
Conduct holistic nursing assessments on patients admitted to the IPU and document an appropriate care plan based on the patients' needs.
Use appropriate communication skills with patients, carers and relatives, including those with language and cultural differences, facilitating informed consideration that enables choice to be made concerning treatments and future care.
Be aware of the nature of the palliative care environment, recognising the needs of palliative care patients with particular emphasis on death and dying.
Provide emotional, psychological and spiritual support for patients and carers, ensuring appropriate signposting to other specialist services when required.
Act as a patient advocate and always in the best interest of patients and carers.
About us
* Bury Hospice provides evidence-based, individualised and specialised palliative care to adults with life-limiting conditions. We aim to deliver high-quality care, as well as encouraging and supporting a holistic approach to the care of patients, their families and carers.
* The Hospice provides a generous benefits package to include 35 days holiday (includes public holidays) (pro-rata if part-time), a contributory pension scheme, free car parking at some locations, learning and development opportunities, a staff counselling service, and a pleasant working environment.
* Bury Hospice is an equal opportunities employer and has a No Smoking Policy. All posts are subject to a chargeable DBS/POVA (where applicable) check.
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Using a patient-centred approach and evidenced based practice, assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in accordance with patient and family needs.
* Ensure care is co-ordinated from admission to discharge including the continuing healthcare process, to ensure smooth and timely transition between care settings, helping to avoid unnecessary delay to patients' discharge.
* Negotiate appropriate referral to other hospice services, in accordance with patients and significant others' needs.
* Ensure that patients and carers receive accurate current information relevant to their needs and that this is done regularly as appropriate.
* Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regularly to ensure timely delivery of care and multi-professional collaboration. E.g. participation in the hospice/community weekly MDT meetings and daily hospice admission meetings.
* Administer medication and treatment as prescribed in accordance with the NMC's code and Bury Hospice policies and guidelines.
* Use appropriate communication skills with patients, carers and relatives, including those with language and cultural differences, facilitating informed consideration that enables choice to be made concerning treatments and future care.
* Maintain contemporaneous patient records, utilising electronic and written records as appropriate.
* Be aware of the nature of the palliative care environment and end of life care, recognising the needs of patients and carers, by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support, ensuring appropriate signposting to other specialist services when required.
* Act as patient advocate in the face of difficult conversations or situations, acting in the best interests of patients and carers and in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act (2005).
* Support Consultant/Doctor ward rounds within the department ensuring the effective and timely dissemination and communication of patient information to relevant parties and the maintenance of contemporaneous nursing records following the ward round.
* To act as a clinical role model for Junior Staff and Students and; ensuring evidence-based practice is followed, support the continuous improvement of care and development of the team.
* Manage own time effectively in order to maintain high standards of nursing care and professional efficiency, be flexible to meet service needs.
* In the absence of the ward manager/team leader; allocate work with due regard to continuity, multi-professional action plans, up to date assessment of patients' needs and staff expertise.
* Contribute to the annual performance appraisal by supporting the IPU Lead in conducting appraisals for some of the team where appropriate.
* Help maintain a pleasant and safe environment for patients, staff, volunteers, visitors and staff.
* Utilise the electronic rota system (StaffCare) to view the rota and request leave.
* Ensure NMC registration status is in date and Revalidation completed in a timely manner.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* To adhere to all Bury Hospice standards, policies and procedures.
* To take responsibility for own personal learning and development, and to support the learning and development of others and the organisation as a whole; a commitment to completing all training required and refreshing training as appropriate.
* To conduct all work in a manner reflective of the organisational values and behaviours.
* To comply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); an understanding of and commitment to the appropriate handling of all confidential data.
* To raise and escalate any safeguarding concerns appropriately and in accordance with Bury Hospice's Safeguarding Policy.
* To implement Bury Hospice's Health & Safety policy, ensuring all duties are carried out using safe and appropriate working practices in adherence with statutory regulations and guidelines.
* To promote awareness of, and respect for, equality and diversity in accordance with Bury Hospice policies and procedures.
* To follow Hospice processes in relation to incident reporting with the understanding that this enables continual learning and improvement across all operations.
* To protect service users, visitors, employees and volunteers by observing Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.
* To embrace the organisational culture of volunteering and to understand the responsibilities of all employees in relation to role managing volunteers.
* To organise your own work and to ensure that it is accurate, meeting all quality targets and required deadlines.
* To actively engage in fundraising within the Hospice and for the hospice.
This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the role. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements; the job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of Safeguarding.
* Demonstrate evidence-based practice and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
* Ability to be flexible and respond to change in a positive manner.
* Excellent patient record keeping skills.
* Ability to manage risk effectively.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
* Knowledge of IT & ability to use IT appropriately in the workplace.
* Ability to demonstrate competency in the use of McKinley syringe drivers and medicines administration.
* Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing within a hospice environment.
* Awareness of current legislation and policy relevant to end of life.
* Understanding & Knowledge of Advance Care Planning, Gold Standard Framework & Karnofsky.
Other Essential Requirements
* All employees have a duty and responsibility to protect and safeguard children and vulnerable Adults. They must therefore be aware of child protection procedure and who to contact within the Trust for further help and guidance.
* Full clean and current driving licence required.
Qualifications
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Experience
* 1 years post registration experience, preferably within Palliative Care, Oncology and/or End of Life Care.
* Experience of working within an MDT.
* Experience and evidence of mentoring students.
* Evidence of audit and research experience.
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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