Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Staff Nurse.
The
post holder will provide responsibility for the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of high standards of personalised nursing care
for an identified group of service users and to support the care team in
providing best possible quality care to service users and their carers/family.
To work as part of a team planning and providing direct specialist
nursing care and co-ordinated interdisciplinary care for allocated patients in
the IPU, ensuring care is in keeping with the needs and wishes of patients and
their families.
Main duties of the job
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
About us
Barnsley
Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care
to hundreds of local people and those close to them each year. Our main
priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for people living with
a life-limiting illness, whilst supporting those close to them during the
period of illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, the range of
skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and end
of life care. The hospice currently employs about 100 people and has a team of
volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our retail hub.
We are committed to
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications
from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from
Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates
with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of
these groups at Barnsley Hospice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 management.
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.
This job description is not an exhaustive list but it shows
many of the aspects to this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 management.
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.
This job description is not an exhaustive list but it shows
many of the aspects to this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge and educational achievements:
- Registered Nurse current registration on NMC register
- Evidence of CPD in line with professional regulatory guidance
- Degree level study or portfolio of evidence at level 6
- Willingness to undertake academic study in specialist palliative care Desirable
- Experience and work achievements:
- Recent post-registration experience
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of supervising the work of others, delegating workload and monitoring progress
- Skills and abilities:
- Good evidence-based clinical skills
- Knowledge of current initiatives, policy and evidence-based practice in nursing and palliative care
- Understanding of NMC standards and limitations to practice
- Clinical decision-making skills
- IT proficiency (Google, Excel, Word)
- High level of organisational skills and ability to respond to complex situations
Desirable
- Strong commitment to the ethos and values to Barnsley Hospice and to the delivery of excellence in all aspects of care provision.
- A strong commitment to equality in service provision recognising the diversity in Barnsley.
- Credible nurse with the ability to instil confidence.
- Communication skills and interpersonal style that engage, motivate, inspire and enthuse staff and volunteers.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to the value of teamworking.
- Ability to monitor high standard of nursing care.
- Flexible and adaptable in your work.
- Value honesty and integrity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge and educational achievements:
- Registered Nurse current registration on NMC register
- Evidence of CPD in line with professional regulatory guidance
- Degree level study or portfolio of evidence at level 6
- Willingness to undertake academic study in specialist palliative care Desirable
- Experience and work achievements:
- Recent post-registration experience
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of supervising the work of others, delegating workload and monitoring progress
- Skills and abilities:
- Good evidence-based clinical skills
- Knowledge of current initiatives, policy and evidence-based practice in nursing and palliative care
- Understanding of NMC standards and limitations to practice
- Clinical decision-making skills
- IT proficiency (Google, Excel, Word)
- High level of organisational skills and ability to respond to complex situations
Desirable
- Strong commitment to the ethos and values to Barnsley Hospice and to the delivery of excellence in all aspects of care provision.
- A strong commitment to equality in service provision recognising the diversity in Barnsley.
- Credible nurse with the ability to instil confidence.
- Communication skills and interpersonal style that engage, motivate, inspire and enthuse staff and volunteers.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to the value of teamworking.
- Ability to monitor high standard of nursing care.
- Flexible and adaptable in your work.
- Value honesty and integrity.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
