An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nurse to join our In-Patient Unit leadership team on a 12-month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.
The successful candidate will work with two other lead nurses providing leadership, clear direction and support to the IPU team, promoting a culture of innovation, flexibility and high performance.
Working collaboratively with clinical teams across the Hospice, particularly our Willen at Home team, to ensure high quality, seamless, evidence-based Specialist Palliative nursing care is delivered.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have advanced communication skills with proven experience of managing a team and will have previously held a lead position in a setting that provides 24 hour care. You will hold a developed mix of specialist clinical skills, will be self-motivated with an interest in continuously improving the quality of patient care through good governance and supporting nurse led initiatives.
About us
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care within the Milton Keynes area. We offer 24 hour / seven days a week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community. Our person centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for people's wishes. We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Complementary Therapy.
In return for your skills and experience, you can expect:
* To join a supportive and caring team
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days pro rata (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays) with previous continuous NHS service recognised
* Free onsite parking at the Hospice
* Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme or continued membership of the NHS pension scheme
* Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay provision
* Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
* Blue Light Card discounts (with membership)
* Excellent on-site subsidised catering facilities
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including Barred lists.
Please contact Amy Malburn, Matron, on 01908 663636 should you wish to discuss this role in more detail.
Job responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
1. Provide effective leadership, clear direction and support to IPU/WAH teams, promoting a culture of innovation, flexibility and high performance within the team.
2. Deputise for the Matron as appropriate.
3. Work proactively with the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality, evidence-based Specialist Palliative nursing care is delivered on IPU/WAH.
4. Alongside the multi-disciplinary team actively promote a culture of holistic patient care on IPU/WAH, ensuring the physical, psychological, emotional, social, spiritual beliefs of patients are met.
5. Responsibility for the line management of the IPU/WAH team, to include - recruitment and effective on-boarding; ongoing support and feedback through monthly 121s; identify and manage development and performance through PDPs; Clinical Supervision; leading or supporting any formal processes in conjunction with People Services. Support Registered Nurses with their management responsibility, including ensuring 121s are completed and recorded.
6. Undertake the leadership and development of IPU/WAH nurses including -
1. Acquisition of excellent evidence-based Specialist Palliative care and symptom management knowledge.
2. Identify the need for and facilitate the transfer of skills and knowledge across the teams.
3. Support the comprehensive awareness of Specialist Palliative and End of Life care policies and strategies in IPU/WAH.
4. Promote collaborative working across the Hospice and the wider health economy.
7. Ensure the highest level of clinical competence of all IPU/WAH staff. Support practice-based competencies and facilitate staff development within the clinical setting, ensuring standardised practice within patient care and System One using the Holistic Assessment Tool.
8. Monitor and ensure the maintenance of adequate and effective discharge planning for patients with complex palliative care needs who are returning into community care.
9. Act as an educator in relation to Specialist Palliative care for patients; formulate, support and deliver formal teaching programmes in collaboration with the Practice Development Department.
10. Provide leadership in clinical practice and act as a resource and a role model for specialist practice.
11. Be part of the on call management team taking 24 hour responsibility for all operational aspects of the organisation in line with the On Call Management Guidance. To be part of the Senior Nurse Rota.
12. Contribute to and participate in audit, research, service development and quality initiatives, disseminating findings across the organisation and to the Audit and Quality committee and Clinical Effectiveness groups.
13. In conjunction with the Matron, review or develop relevant clinical policies and processes, working closely with the appropriate teams to support these work streams.
14. Support on the co-ordination of the role of champions and their responsibilities.
15. Act as an initial or final investigator for Vantage reports as designated. Ensure findings and any learning is actioned and embedded in practice.
16. Undertake any additional projects in consultation with the Matron/ AD for Nursing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Possesses a Postgraduate diploma/ 1st degree (or working towards) in Cancer/Palliative care or equivalent.
* Current registration on Part 1 of the NMC Register
* To have completed, or be prepared to undertake the Advanced Communication Course
Experience
* Proven experience of managing a team
* Requires RGN Specialist Palliative care knowledge and experience
* To have completed, or be prepared to undertake the Advanced Communication Course
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.
£40,396 to £46,148 a year plus a shift allowance
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