Are you a nurse looking to work and train within Lymphoedema? Look no further. We are looking for a compassionate and experienced individual to be part of our fantastic Lymphoedema team at South Bucks Hospice.
Lymphoedema forms one of the core services with training provided if required. Note academic rigour forms part of this formal training program, with regular modular exams and practical tests to demonstrate learning and competence. Eventual appointment will depend upon successful completion of training and registration with the Manual Lymphatic Drainage UK (MLD UK) organisation.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join a day hospice with big aspirations to grow our care services in the local community, increasing the reach of our service provision and making a real difference to the lives of those we care for.
The successful candidate will already be an experienced registered nurse and will be able to show development throughout their career.
This is a permanent part-time role at 30 hours per week, flexible working pattern Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, paying £27,456 per annum (FTE £34,320). You will receive pro-rata 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with length of service. We also offer to those currently a member of the NHS Pension Scheme the option to remain in the scheme or alternatively the option to join an employer contributory pension scheme. Free on-site parking is also provided.
Main duties of the job
To bring clinical expertise to all aspects of lymphoedema, including supporting the team with departmental activities and operational requirements. To deliver and maintain high standards and ethical lymphoedema therapy with patients in line with personal care plans. To act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and in line with South Bucks Hospice's policies and procedures. Deputise for the Head of Lymphoedema and provide nursing support across all patient services where required.
About us
South Bucks Hospice at Butterfly House is a day hospice supporting patients living with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses.
We offer patient-centred care to individuals through the provision of specialist palliative, psychotherapeutic, and lymphoedema care. We also support their families and carers.
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities are:
1. To provide treatment and care to patients suffering with Lymphoedema to ensure that patient comfort and long-term health care is benefited in line with their individual patient treatment needs.
2. Work with the team, using a patient-centered approach and evidenced-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and co-ordinate care from admission to discharge.
3. Evaluate referrals from medical and non-medical practitioners in line with South Bucks Hospice’s policies and procedures and carry out initial assessments for those referred for lymphoedema.
4. Taking a wider view to patient care by supporting community teams in their practice of patients with Lymphoedema.
5. As a nurse specialist refer appropriately to other professionals both internally and externally.
6. Maintain patient safety and provide physical, emotional, and psychological support to patients and carers.
7. 100% compliance with professional, ethical patient assessments, care plans, and note-taking ensuring they are clear and accurate by both self and the wider team.
8. Deliver education on the management of lymphoedema as agreed with the Head of Lymphoedema.
9. Supporting the department and all activities to ensure that it complies with the NICE and CQC guidelines.
10. Manage patient caseloads in accordance with South Bucks Hospice’s policies and procedures.
11. Deputise for the Head of Lymphoedema in their absence.
12. Support service development and achievement of department aims and objectives.
13. To be involved in clinical and hospice initiatives as required to achieve the strategic aims of South Bucks Hospice.
14. Recognise and take positive action to support the team at all times, working towards a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.
15. Comply with staff appraisals, performance reviews, training, and educating.
16. Undertake accurate reporting regarding the performance, operational needs, and general capacity to the Head of Lymphoedema to ensure that the Lymphoedema department operates to its full potential.
17. Actively comply and demonstrate the implementation of good infection prevention control in accordance with policy and procedures.
18. Support the writing of policies and procedures for South Bucks Hospice to achieve best practice at all times and ensure departmental compliance with all policies including up-to-date safeguarding, mental capacity, GDPR, deprivation of liberty, resuscitation, and advance care plans.
19. Provide nursing support across all services when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Appropriate Nursing Qualification and minimum of two years experience within a similar position.
* Good understanding of Lymphoedema.
Experience
* Demonstrate a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail.
* Strong numerical and verbal skills.
* Advance Excel and Word skills.
* Punctual and presentable.
* Approachable and accessible.
* Willing to learn.
* Communicate with empathy and understanding towards patients and staff.
* Ability to listen and act appropriately.
* Effective communications with colleagues and the Management team.
* Calm temperament under pressured conditions.
* Willingness to travel to patient locations.
Behavioural Values
* Appreciates the impact that decisions and actions have on the business and makes appropriate decisions.
* Acting as a positive role ambassador ensuring safe, effective, responsive, caring, and well-led practice.
* Consistently operates at a high level and acts as a role model for the wider hospice.
* Ability to support personal and departmental objectives or tasks are delivered on time and to an agreed quality.
* Crucial front-line operational nursing role as part of the Hospice team that delivers high-quality services to a range of clients.
* Pro-active and responsive to requirements of patients, peers, the team, and the hospice; a team player.
* Fully understands internal and external delivery expectations and requirements, and works to ensure these exceed and delight.
* Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve results.
* Demonstrate knowledge and interest in Lymphoedema and maintains own personal development including the attendance at CPD events.
* Takes the initiative to work across boundaries to resolve challenges.
* Demonstrates commitment and loyalty to South Bucks Hospice.
* Self-motivated individual with strong patient focus.
* Able to choose a method of communication that is appropriate and effective for a given situation, incorporating the different mediums of listening, verbal, and written.
* Works with honesty and integrity and maintains the reputation of South Bucks Hospice.
* Does the right thing for the long-term success of South Bucks Hospice.
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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