An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to work for Hospice Care North Northumberland. The role is pivotal in ensuring the sustainability and growth of Hospice Care services to patients and clients in North Northumberland. The post holder will be a valuable member of the clinical team, providing support to patients and families in their own homes who have palliative and end-of-life care needs. They will also contribute to planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care in partnership with Primary Health Care Teams and Social Services. Reporting directly to the Head of Care, the post holder will have experience in supporting a dedicated team of RNs and Hospice Support Workers and a can-do attitude to problem solving and developing services. In return, we offer a competitive salary, a generous sick pay scheme, paid for DBS checks, one NMC revalidation fee payment, NHS pension scheme, funded training and development to experienced, motivated nurses who are committed to delivering high-quality care to patients who are nearing the end of their lives.
For more information on the services provided by Hospice Care, please visit our website: www.hospicecare-nn.org.uk. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Ann Corak, Head of Care, on T. 01665 606515 or Email: acorak@hospicecare-nn.org.uk. Please send applications to recruitment@hospicecare-nn.org.uk.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Provide palliative advice and support to patients, families and carers.
2. Assess, plan and implement high standards of individualized patient care in conjunction with the Primary Health Care Team.
3. Monitor patients' condition and report significant changes to the Hospice and Primary Health Care Team.
4. Liaise effectively with other health and social care professionals in the community and within the Hospice, acting as a link nurse with primary care to increase referrals.
5. Be responsible for managing the process of receiving and responding to referrals for the Hospice at Home service.
6. Prioritize workload and manage resource allocation as required.
7. Act as a role model for new staff as they undertake their induction programme or students on placement.
8. Contribute to team meetings and handovers. Support the H@H team with learning and development.
9. Supervise the work of Hospice Support Workers and ensure Hospice policies are followed.
10. Report incidents or emergency situations as they arise and report them to the Head of Care in line with Hospice Policies and procedures.
11. Joint responsibility for the provision of 24-hour nursing rota when the need arises and for professional development in the total care of patients requiring specialist palliative care.
About Us
Hospice Care North Northumberland is a local independent palliative charity serving a population of around 63,000 people. We provide high-quality end-of-life care in patients' homes to the communities of North Northumberland. We also provide emotional and practical care and support to adults and their families, who are living with a life-limiting illness requiring palliative input, through our hospice at home, bereavement support, and dementia support services. Our care is delivered free at the point of need.
Job Responsibilities
Job Description: Registered Nurse Hospice at Home, AFC Band 5 equivalent depending on experience, 37.5 hours per week.
Accountable to: Head of Care
Responsible for: Working in partnership with primary care teams, promoting Hospice Care North Northumberland, supporting the H@H clinical team.
Overall Purpose: To provide high-quality care to patients and families living with palliative and end-of-life care needs in their own homes.
General Responsibilities:
1. To undertake all mandatory training as required by Hospice Care and participate in appropriate in-service training.
2. Maintain strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially with regard to patients and staff.
3. To undertake an appraisal and personal development review annually and through self-development, continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies.
4. To be a co-operative and supportive member of the Hospice Care team, ensuring that all members are aware of any issues in the post holder's workload, which may affect other members of the Hospice team.
5. To manage all volunteers used in the clinical area and to develop effective working relationships providing regular feedback on their performance.
6. Co-operate fully in the introduction of any new technology and new methods as appropriate.
7. To promote at all times the Hospice philosophy and uphold Hospice Care's values.
8. Any other duties that may be reasonably requested.
Professional Function
Clinical:
1. Carry out specific clinical procedures and treatments, basing clinical practice on current evidence-based research.
2. Perform all duties in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
3. Ensure that relevant health and safety procedures are maintained within patients' homes.
4. To establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with the multi-professional team.
5. To use skilled communication to support carers and families of patients receiving services from Hospice Care and maintain trusting effective relationships.
6. To ensure that patients and families/carers are identified and appropriately referred to other services both from Hospice Care and the community.
7. To contribute to the development and enhancement of patient care by participating in standard setting, policy development and clinical audit of services.
8. Be responsible for coordinating flexible care provision to enable patients to remain at home.
This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes and developments in the service.
Person Specification
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse, Hospice at Home BAND 5
Requirements:
Education and Qualifications
* 1st level registered nurse
* Accredited palliative care or oncology course or willing to undertake
* Degree in Palliative Care
Experience
* Interest in working in a palliative care setting
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Oncology or palliative care
* Teaching and mentoring
* Audit
Personal Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent standard of nursing care and clinical knowledge
* High level of empathic and interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Adaptable and able to use initiative
* Interest in effective assessment and psychosocial care of patients with complex needs and their families
* Time management
* Competent with email, internet, Word and PowerPoint
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Independently mobile and the ability to travel to Alnwick, Berwick and surrounding areas.
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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