Job summary
To provide
a high level of clinical expertise, to support and facilitate individualised
patient centred care to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide
care and support for relatives and carers in collaboration with the
multi-disciplinary team.
To
facilitate and support the implementation of evidence-based practice and
contribute to the on-going development of the Service.
To
participate in a seven day per week operational service.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrates
leadership through clinical expertise and specialist knowledge, delivering high
standards of personalised care.
Identifying
needs through a holistic assessment and co-creating a care and support plan
with people living with cancer and other life limiting illnesses.
To
independently manage own caseload of patients and associated responsibilities.
To
independently manage the role of duty nurse on rotation with colleagues.
To assess,
and triage new patient referrals when required, in the absence of triage
specialist nurse.
To assess,
plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of the patients care.
To provide
symptom control, social, emotional, and spiritual care for the patient, family,
and carers.
To provide
supportive care to patients, their families, and carers.
To monitor
patients on an ongoing basis, to evaluate outcomes and adjust care plans to
ensure optimum co-ordination and delivery of care.
To deliver
high standards of care directly and assist in the management of junior staff.
To develop
and maintain effective relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary
team to ensure collaborative working for the benefit of patient care.
To support
the development and implementation of care pathways and patient information.
To
maintain accurate and up to date patient records.
To ensure
that the dignity, safety, and confidentiality of all patients is respected and
that all patients receive the highest standards of care.
About us
We are a
patient centred charity that delivers palliative and end of life care to
thousands of people each year with advanced life-limiting illnesses who live in
Northwest Surrey. The Hospice also
provides support to their carers and families in patient homes, in care or
nursing homes, or through its In-Patient Unit in the Hospice, as well as though
the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre. This role
is an essential component in supporting and complementing the Hospice Community
Services Team, ensuring that the highest standards of care are implemented and
that services meet statutory regulations and national standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of all the main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of all the main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the job description attached to the advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of nurse management
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of palliative care and updated clinical practice within palliative care
- Knowledge of national, regional, and local policy in relation to quality standards, targets, and improvements initiatives
- Experience in helping to develop clinical services
Desirable
- Multi agency working
- Experience in research and audit
- Proven ability to manage a budget
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience in mentoring staff and students
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Balance of innovative/forward thinking, analytical skills with reflective practice
- Ability to form and maintain professional working relationships
- Calm, organised, flexible, approachable, enthusiastic, and punctual
- Good working knowledge and application of the MS Office packages
- Effective time management and organisation skills
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills
- Community experience
- Adept in data analysis
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- Minimum of four years post registration experience or significant palliative or oncology experience
- Palliative care qualification
- Experience of ongoing professional development
- Mentorship qualification ENB 998, Mentorship, Practice Assessor/Supervisor
- Advanced Communication or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters Level Degree
- Management or Leadership certificate
- Teaching qualification
- Advanced Clinical Assessment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven change management skills and the ability to support others within the change process.
- Ability to manage workload with competing deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and also collaboratively as part of a team
- Self-motivated and confident approach
- Motivated, flexible, and adaptable individual
- Car driver/full driving licence
- Have access to a vehicle for community visits and ensure appropriate insurance in place
- Ability to work flexibly over a 7 day period
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to manage a varied caseload
- Able to work autonomously and within a MDT
- Able to plan day to day visits and weekly reviews
- Able to monitor caseload and manage a waiting list
Desirable
- To be able to anticipate disease progression
- Experience in service development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of nurse management
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of palliative care and updated clinical practice within palliative care
- Knowledge of national, regional, and local policy in relation to quality standards, targets, and improvements initiatives
- Experience in helping to develop clinical services
Desirable
- Multi agency working
- Experience in research and audit
- Proven ability to manage a budget
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience in mentoring staff and students
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Balance of innovative/forward thinking, analytical skills with reflective practice
- Ability to form and maintain professional working relationships
- Calm, organised, flexible, approachable, enthusiastic, and punctual
- Good working knowledge and application of the MS Office packages
- Effective time management and organisation skills
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills
- Community experience
- Adept in data analysis
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
- Minimum of four years post registration experience or significant palliative or oncology experience
- Palliative care qualification
- Experience of ongoing professional development
- Mentorship qualification ENB 998, Mentorship, Practice Assessor/Supervisor
- Advanced Communication or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters Level Degree
- Management or Leadership certificate
- Teaching qualification
- Advanced Clinical Assessment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven change management skills and the ability to support others within the change process.
- Ability to manage workload with competing deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and also collaboratively as part of a team
- Self-motivated and confident approach
- Motivated, flexible, and adaptable individual
- Car driver/full driving licence
- Have access to a vehicle for community visits and ensure appropriate insurance in place
- Ability to work flexibly over a 7 day period
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to manage a varied caseload
- Able to work autonomously and within a MDT
- Able to plan day to day visits and weekly reviews
- Able to monitor caseload and manage a waiting list
Desirable
- To be able to anticipate disease progression
- Experience in service development
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).