Job summary
Do you want to feel
valued?Do you want to work for
an organisation where your wellbeing is important?Are you caring and compassionate?Do you have a desire to
make a difference to those receiving end of life care within your local
community?If you have answered
YES to the above, then we could be what you are looking for .
Hospice at
Home West Cumbria is an organisation providing invaluable support to our local
community. We offer Home Nursing, a Support at Home Service, Specialist Lymphoedema
Care, Family and Bereavement Support and a range of Complementary Therapies to patients,
families and carers.
We are
seeking enthusiastic, committed and motivated registered nurses with excellent
communication skills to join our Home Nursing Team. You should be passionate
about delivering high quality palliative and end of life care, the team work
closely and in collaboration with specialist palliative care services.
Annualised hours or flexible
hours are available.
Please refer to job description for full details of the role
and responsibilities. Applicants must
meet all essential criteria as detailed in the person specification section.
Apply via our website www.hospiceathomewestcumbria.org.uk/job-vacancies or contact carol.robertson@hhwc.org.uk for an application pack.
Closing Date: open recruitment
Interview Date: to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
Hospice
at Home West Cumbria is an organisation providing invaluable support to our
local community. We offer Home Nursing, a Support at Home Service, Specialist Lymphoedema
Care, Family and Bereavement Support and a range of Complementary Therapies to patients,
families and carers.
The
role of the Registered Nurse is to work autonomously, without direct
supervision on a one-to-one basis with patients. This includes the provision of
nursing care, emotional, social and psychological support to individuals with palliative
care needs and involves regular and extended involvement of assessing and
managing the fluctuating needs of the dying patient and their families.
We are
seeking enthusiastic, committed and motivated registered nurses with excellent
communication skills to join our Home Nursing Team. You should be passionate
about delivering high quality palliative and end of life care, the team work
closely and in collaboration with specialist palliative care services.
Service quotes
Hospice at Home have been absolutely amazing.
While my husband was on end of life they helped
myself and my family through the hardest time of
our lives, thank you so much
Absolutely amazing, dont think we could of coped
without them
The service you offer is fantastic and you have all
been very caring and supportive
In such a short time, the impact you had was
massive, we will never be able to thank you
enough
About us
Hospice at Home West Cumbria is an established and highly respected local charity, with an outstanding reputation for delivering excellent palliative and end of life services in the heart of the community.If you want to work for one of West Cumbrias leading charities and help to make a difference to peoples lives, you could be exactly what we are looking for and we would love to hear from you.We aim to provide the best possible care
for people with life-limiting illness and to those who are important to them.We are regulated by the Care Quality
Commission and comply with the regulations set out by them.Base the care around the patient and
their family and look at individual need.We provide care wherever It is needed.We work in support of the wider
Specialist Palliative Care Team and complement the Community Nursing Team and
other health care providers
We have been established for over 30 years and it's a great place to work. We
offer flexible working, transfer of NHS pension where applicable, wellbeing
package for staff, generous holiday entitlement, and professional development
and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Understands that any care and support provided within palliative and end of life care complies with best practice and regulatory requirements and is up to date with changing policies and practices to ensure that essential standards of quality and safety are maintained.Undertakes and observes the Hospice at Home West Cumbria Initial Home Assessment, recognising when to inform the team lead / senior hospice nurse or out of hours on call of any situations which may pose a risk or threat to colleagues, patient or family.
- Undertakes and observes the Hospice at Home West Cumbria Initial Home Assessment, recognising when to inform the team lead / senior hospice nurse or out of hours on call of any situations which may pose a risk or threat to colleagues, patient or family.
Undertakes continued assessment of the patient during the episode of care and recognises and responds to any change in the patients condition. This includes seeking additional advice and support from out of hour professionals in relation to direct patient care and management. Assesses the need for symptom control and administer medications either orally, by injection or by syringe driver as prescribed, reviewing effectiveness and potential side effects e.g., opioid toxicity.
Advises patients and family members about symptom control (e.g., pain, nausea & vomiting, constipation) to ensure continued relief from pain and other distressing symptoms.
Provides families and carers with emotional and psychological support, effectively communicating complex and sensitive information to improve their end-of-life management and the bereavement experience of those important to them.
Undertakes verification of death to confirm the patient is deceased and assist with last offices as and when needed.
Attends and participate in supervision and de-briefings for patients, families and carers alongside other health and social care professionals on an as required basis and as part of maintaining own resilience and wellbeing. Produces documentation of the care given which complies with documentation standards and is legible, traceable, permanent, contemporaneously recorded, original and accurate.
Works as a member of the wider hospice and organisational teams and to participate and support the induction of new staff and existing staff. To build positive relationships internally and externally including peers and local health care professionals.To act as a Link Nurse or trainer as and when identified and support with the HCA clinical supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Understands that any care and support provided within palliative and end of life care complies with best practice and regulatory requirements and is up to date with changing policies and practices to ensure that essential standards of quality and safety are maintained.Undertakes and observes the Hospice at Home West Cumbria Initial Home Assessment, recognising when to inform the team lead / senior hospice nurse or out of hours on call of any situations which may pose a risk or threat to colleagues, patient or family.
- Undertakes and observes the Hospice at Home West Cumbria Initial Home Assessment, recognising when to inform the team lead / senior hospice nurse or out of hours on call of any situations which may pose a risk or threat to colleagues, patient or family.
Undertakes continued assessment of the patient during the episode of care and recognises and responds to any change in the patients condition. This includes seeking additional advice and support from out of hour professionals in relation to direct patient care and management. Assesses the need for symptom control and administer medications either orally, by injection or by syringe driver as prescribed, reviewing effectiveness and potential side effects e.g., opioid toxicity.
Advises patients and family members about symptom control (e.g., pain, nausea & vomiting, constipation) to ensure continued relief from pain and other distressing symptoms.
Provides families and carers with emotional and psychological support, effectively communicating complex and sensitive information to improve their end-of-life management and the bereavement experience of those important to them.
Undertakes verification of death to confirm the patient is deceased and assist with last offices as and when needed.
Attends and participate in supervision and de-briefings for patients, families and carers alongside other health and social care professionals on an as required basis and as part of maintaining own resilience and wellbeing. Produces documentation of the care given which complies with documentation standards and is legible, traceable, permanent, contemporaneously recorded, original and accurate.
Works as a member of the wider hospice and organisational teams and to participate and support the induction of new staff and existing staff. To build positive relationships internally and externally including peers and local health care professionals.To act as a Link Nurse or trainer as and when identified and support with the HCA clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrable clinical competence in palliative care or a willingness to undertake additional training to gain a palliative care qualification
- Demonstrable knowledge of current and relevant legislation and guidance including clinical governance
Desirable
- Awareness of Hospice at Home West Cumbria and care services
Experience
Essential
- Evidence that demonstrates a wide breadth of post registration experience
- Evidence of recent use of Syringe Drivers and administration of end-of-life core medication
Desirable
- Experience of providing palliative care in a variety of settings
- Experience of working in the community i.e., patients own home
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrable clinical competence in palliative care or a willingness to undertake additional training to gain a palliative care qualification
- Demonstrable knowledge of current and relevant legislation and guidance including clinical governance
Desirable
- Awareness of Hospice at Home West Cumbria and care services
Experience
Essential
- Evidence that demonstrates a wide breadth of post registration experience
- Evidence of recent use of Syringe Drivers and administration of end-of-life core medication
Desirable
- Experience of providing palliative care in a variety of settings
- Experience of working in the community i.e., patients own home
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
