Hospiscare@Home Staff Nurse Band 5

Hospiscare

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Job summary

This post sits within a team working collaboratively with Hospiscares Clinical Nurse Specialists to deliver an excellent standard of evidence based specialist palliative nursing care and clinical advice for adults registered with a GP in the Seaton and Axminster area. The postholder will contribute to the assessment and review of patients, prioritising their needs and ensuring effective communication is in place to support patient care.

Main duties of the job

To apply, you will need to demonstrate experience of caring for patients with life limiting conditions and an understanding of the complexities of working with individuals at times of distress and conflict. You must be able to manage a caseload, prioritising workload and time effectively, working autonomously and acting on your own initiative as required. In addition the ability to work and travel within the community setting, participating in the seven day service provision including nights, is crucial.

About us

Do you believe that every day matters? We do. And not just for our patients. We believe our employees should enjoy coming to work. That means creating a positive working environment and rewarding staff with competitive pay, generous holiday entitlement and a wide range of other benefits. If you want to work for an Outstanding charity that believes in supporting and developing staff throughout their career to achieve their full potential.

Date posted

23 September 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0211-20-1999

Job locations

Searle House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5JJ


148 Harepath Road

Seaton

Devon

EX12 2DU


Chard Street

Axminster

Devon

EX13 5DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Staff Nurse

Band: 5

Location: Community

Hours: 22.5 37.5 hours, 3 - 5 days over 7 including nights

Team/Directorate: Hospiscare@Home, Seaton and Axminster Cluster

Responsible To: Community Cluster Team Leader (CCTL)

Responsible For:

Accountable to: Deputy Director of Nursing and Care

2. JOB PURPOSE

To deliver an excellent standard of evidence based specialist palliative nursing care and clinical advice.

To promote dignity, encompassing a person centred approach, to positively enhance the lives of patients with complex life limiting illnesses.

3. KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Main Responsibilities

Contribute to the assessment and review of patients, prioritising needs and working as a member of the Community team to ensure effective communication is in place to support patient care.

Develop advanced communication skills and professionalism in your interactions with patients and those close to them, carers and other professionals in order to promote and maintain Hospiscare values.

Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary, complex care and Gold Standards Framework (GSF) or End of Life meetings to promote best practice.

Develop knowledge and skills to be able to contribute in the delivery of education and learning for all those involved in palliative/end of life care, in order to act as a resource to wider professional and care teams both internally and externally.

Contribute to Hospiscares clinical governance and audit process in order to support continuing quality improvement and learning.

Develop advanced skills in identifying and assessing complex bereavement and communicate effectively with the Supportive Care team in order to enable a seamless handover into Hospiscares Bereavement Care Services.

Co-ordinate junior colleagues and take responsibility for the team in the absence of the Ward Manager/Senior Staff Nurse/Team Leader to ensure continuity of service and welfare of patients.

Infection Prevention and Control

Maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees is everyones responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to Hospiscares Infection Prevention and Control Policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times. This includes ensuring personal and team compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, and acting upon or reporting any identified risks.

3.2 Key Contacts

Internal:

CCTL and Community colleagues Other Community teams Medical team Supportive Care Services

Day Care Services

Clinical Governance

Clinical Administration

Learning and Development team

Volunteering Management

Student Nurses and Trainees

External:

Patients and those close to them

Royal Devon & Exeter Foundation Trust

NHS Community Services

General Practitioners

Residential and Nursing Homes

Social and Domiciliary Care Workers

Providers of out-of-hours services

3.3 Health & Safety

Ensure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to

Comply with safe working practices as defined by Hospiscare

Complete online training as and when required

Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work

Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable

Manage own work life balance and general wellbeing, including any relevant pressures in respect of lone working, travel, difficult environments and challenging situations

3.4 General

Be aware of and adhere to Hospiscare policies and procedures at all times

Take part in progress/performance reviews throughout the year

Cooperate with other Hospiscare departments

Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the post

Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills

Undertake any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role

3.5 Other

Apply the Hospiscare values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times

Promote and maintain the brand standards of Hospiscare

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Staff Nurse

Band: 5

Location: Community

Hours: 22.5 37.5 hours, 3 - 5 days over 7 including nights

Team/Directorate: Hospiscare@Home, Seaton and Axminster Cluster

Responsible To: Community Cluster Team Leader (CCTL)

Responsible For:

Accountable to: Deputy Director of Nursing and Care

2. JOB PURPOSE

To deliver an excellent standard of evidence based specialist palliative nursing care and clinical advice.

To promote dignity, encompassing a person centred approach, to positively enhance the lives of patients with complex life limiting illnesses.

3. KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Main Responsibilities

Contribute to the assessment and review of patients, prioritising needs and working as a member of the Community team to ensure effective communication is in place to support patient care.

Develop advanced communication skills and professionalism in your interactions with patients and those close to them, carers and other professionals in order to promote and maintain Hospiscare values.

Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary, complex care and Gold Standards Framework (GSF) or End of Life meetings to promote best practice.

Develop knowledge and skills to be able to contribute in the delivery of education and learning for all those involved in palliative/end of life care, in order to act as a resource to wider professional and care teams both internally and externally.

Contribute to Hospiscares clinical governance and audit process in order to support continuing quality improvement and learning.

Develop advanced skills in identifying and assessing complex bereavement and communicate effectively with the Supportive Care team in order to enable a seamless handover into Hospiscares Bereavement Care Services.

Co-ordinate junior colleagues and take responsibility for the team in the absence of the Ward Manager/Senior Staff Nurse/Team Leader to ensure continuity of service and welfare of patients.

Infection Prevention and Control

Maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees is everyones responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to Hospiscares Infection Prevention and Control Policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times. This includes ensuring personal and team compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, and acting upon or reporting any identified risks.

3.2 Key Contacts

Internal:

CCTL and Community colleagues Other Community teams Medical team Supportive Care Services

Day Care Services

Clinical Governance

Clinical Administration

Learning and Development team

Volunteering Management

Student Nurses and Trainees

External:

Patients and those close to them

Royal Devon & Exeter Foundation Trust

NHS Community Services

General Practitioners

Residential and Nursing Homes

Social and Domiciliary Care Workers

Providers of out-of-hours services

3.3 Health & Safety

Ensure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to

Comply with safe working practices as defined by Hospiscare

Complete online training as and when required

Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by acts or omissions at work

Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable

Manage own work life balance and general wellbeing, including any relevant pressures in respect of lone working, travel, difficult environments and challenging situations

3.4 General

Be aware of and adhere to Hospiscare policies and procedures at all times

Take part in progress/performance reviews throughout the year

Cooperate with other Hospiscare departments

Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet the requirements of the post

Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills

Undertake any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemed to be within the scope of the role

3.5 Other

Apply the Hospiscare values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times

Promote and maintain the brand standards of Hospiscare

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Post registration palliative care module or equivalent
  • Teaching and mentorship/supervision qualification
  • Verification of Death

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of assessing, planning and evaluating treatment and nursing care plans
  • Demonstrable experience of caring for patients with life-limiting conditions

Desirable

  • Experience of management of syringe drivers
  • Experience of working in the community
  • Experience of multi-agency partnership
  • Experience of End of Life care setting
  • Experience of working out of hours, overnight or weekends without immediate supervision
  • Experience of working within a palliative care setting.
  • Experience of working with volunteers.
  • Experience of working with learners e.g. student nurses and Trainee Nursing Associates

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the complexities of working with individuals at times of distress and conflict.
  • Knowledge of theoretical nursing models and their impact on delivery of care

Desirable

  • Understanding of key issues relating to End of Life care including policy developments

Skills

Essential

  • Developed communication and interpersonal skills
  • Developed ability to manage a caseload effectively
  • Developed IT skills

Desirable

  • Ability to assist with delivery of formal/informal education and teaching programmes

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team, prioritise workload and manage time effectively
  • Ability to work autonomously and act on own initiative
  • Flexible and adaptable with the ability to respond positively in a rapidly changing environment
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of work

Additional requirements

Essential

  • Able to participate in the 7 day/week 24 hour rota, including nights
  • Able to work and travel within the community setting
  • Able to fulfil physical and manual handling aspects of the role

Desirable

  • Car owner and driver
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Post registration palliative care module or equivalent
  • Teaching and mentorship/supervision qualification
  • Verification of Death

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of assessing, planning and evaluating treatment and nursing care plans
  • Demonstrable experience of caring for patients with life-limiting conditions

Desirable

  • Experience of management of syringe drivers
  • Experience of working in the community
  • Experience of multi-agency partnership
  • Experience of End of Life care setting
  • Experience of working out of hours, overnight or weekends without immediate supervision
  • Experience of working within a palliative care setting.
  • Experience of working with volunteers.
  • Experience of working with learners e.g. student nurses and Trainee Nursing Associates

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the complexities of working with individuals at times of distress and conflict.
  • Knowledge of theoretical nursing models and their impact on delivery of care

Desirable

  • Understanding of key issues relating to End of Life care including policy developments

Skills

Essential

  • Developed communication and interpersonal skills
  • Developed ability to manage a caseload effectively
  • Developed IT skills

Desirable

  • Ability to assist with delivery of formal/informal education and teaching programmes

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team, prioritise workload and manage time effectively
  • Ability to work autonomously and act on own initiative
  • Flexible and adaptable with the ability to respond positively in a rapidly changing environment
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of work

Additional requirements

Essential

  • Able to participate in the 7 day/week 24 hour rota, including nights
  • Able to work and travel within the community setting
  • Able to fulfil physical and manual handling aspects of the role

Desirable

  • Car owner and driver

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hospiscare

Address

Searle House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5JJ


Employer's website

https://www.hospiscare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hospiscare

Address

Searle House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5JJ


Employer's website

https://www.hospiscare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Seaton and Axminster Community Cluster Team Leader

Natalie Mear

n.mear@hospiscare.co.uk

01297626800

Date posted

23 September 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0211-20-1999

Job locations

Searle House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5JJ


148 Harepath Road

Seaton

Devon

EX12 2DU


Chard Street

Axminster

Devon

EX13 5DU


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