Bank Auxiliary Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work with the multidisciplinary team assisting all members to achieve a high standard of care for patients and their families.

• To develop good communications with the patient and the family, passing on all relevant information to the Primary Nurse/Nurse in Charge giving emotional support as necessary.

• To inform the Primary Nurse/Nurse in Charge of any change in the patient's condition.

• To liaise with other hospice staff as necessary to maintain the comfort and well-being of the patient.

• To carry out nursing care in accordance with hospice policy, individual care plans and patient wishes.

• To respect the privacy and dignity of the patient at all times.

• To escort patients as requested by Primary Nurse/Nurse in Charge.

Teamwork

• To accurately communicate telephone or other messages to or from the Primary Nurse/Sister.

• To assist with the promotion of good staff morale, giving support and help to others as appropriate.

• To liaise within the team to ensure that all duties are completed

• To relay queries or concerns to the Primary Nurse/Nurse in Charge, including regarding visitors

General Unit Support

• To adhere to agreed procedures for the care and custody of patients' valuables and property.

• To maintain general tidiness throughout the bed area.

• To exercise care and economy in the use and maintenance of hospice property and equipment, reporting any faults as per hospice policy.

• To be involved in verbal and written reports, under the supervision of the Primary Nurse ensuring all communications are of a high standard.

• To report all accidents, incidents, hazards or complaints to nurse in charge, completing appropriate forms as per hospice policy.

Other duties / personal development

• To participate in surveys or audits as required.

• To attend staff meetings and discussion groups.

• To attend study days or education

Other Responsibilities

• To work in accordance with the values of The Kirkwood. Patients, Families and Carers are the focus of everything we do. Our values are what we live and work by.

We are:

• Respectful and Inclusive

• Passionate and Determined

• Open and Honest

• Kind and Compassionate

• Forward-thinking

• We strive for Quality and Excellence

• To participate in The Kirkwoods performance and development review process.

• To undertake any other duties required by The Kirkwoods Management team commensurate with the post.

• To undertake annual mandatory training provided by The Kirkwood.

• To maintain complete confidentiality as a condition of employment. Information relating to patients, other members of staff and volunteers or which is acquired for the purposes of employment may only be disclosed with the express permission of the appropriate manager.

• To respect the ethos and values of The Kirkwood and its services and comply with its policies, procedures and regulations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patients / service users in a caring environment

Desirable

• Hospice experience
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and its importance
• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements and experience of working with confidential data
• Willingness to participate in education and training provided by the hospice
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, including colleagues, patients and visitors
• Caring and empathetic approach
• Awareness of the impact of loss and bereavement on self and others
• Belief in, and ability to work in line with, the Hospices ethos and values

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Kirkwood

Address

21 Albany Road

Dalton

Huddersfield

HD5 9UY

Employer's website

https://www.thekirkwood.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)