Quality (includes safety/experience/effectiveness) Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care using evidence based guidelines To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care Maintain all records in line with hospice policies and procedures and NMC guidelines Carry out all clinical care in line with Barnsley Hospice policies and procedures Assist in the organisation of admission and discharge of service users To be responsible for the management and delivery of high quality care to a designated group of patients and their families during the shift To adhere and be professionally accountable to the NMC - The Code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives and be conversant with the Scope of Professional Practice To ensure continuity of patient care by communicating and liaising with medical, nursing and other colleagues, providing accurate and timely reports of any changes in the condition of the patient Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records Governance & Leadership To act as role model, supporting students and volunteers as required. Support education, training, demonstration and guidance to carers, colleagues and students as appropriate Work as part of the multidisciplinary team To report any staff related concerns to the senior nurse on shift in a timely manner Workforce Development & Professional Standards Contribute to the smooth running of the Service by supporting all members of the nursing team whilst on shift. Maintain good communication and liaison with all other departments, internal and external Ensure that any incidents, near misses and complaints are reported appropriately in accordance with hospice policy and procedures Ensure that any compliments and examples of good practice are recognised and shared appropriately Ensure work is to a high quality standard through the adoption of evidence based practices. Be responsible for own CPD ensuring that clinical skills and relevant knowledge are kept up to date, and able to provide evidence. To ensure you are competent in all clinical skills required for this role and that you provide evidence. To maintain a level of knowledge, skill and competence related to medication management and to administer medication according to Hospice policies and procedure Other Responsibilities To undertake any other duties, commensurate with the role as required by the Hospice. To act as an ambassador of the Hospice, maintaining honesty, integrity and trustworthiness at all times. The post holder will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. The post holder will ensure that they are aware of and apply health and safety and fire precautions. The post holder will ensure that clinical risk management and safeguarding procedures and relevant good practice guidelines are followed at all times. The post holder is to ensure data protection is maintained at all times. The post holder will be flexible in terms of working hours in order to meet service needs. The post holder will support the Hospice as required, across the range of his/her duties as appropriate within the grading of this post. In the context of rapid and ongoing change within the Hospice, the above responsibilities represent the current priorities and requirements for the post. These priorities will develop and evolve over time. Any significant changes will be the subject of full communication and consultation with the post holder.