Bank Staff Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

ST KENTIGERN HOSPICE

STAFF NURSE Hospice Band 5 INPATIENT UNIT

Salary £28,270 (pro-rata)

Responsible to: Clinical Services Manager

Accountable to: Consultant Nurse

ROLE

To work as an integral member of the hospice team and provide leadership to other colleagues ensuring the delivery of excellent care to patients and their families in this nurse led model of hospice care.

AIMS

1. To develop clinical expertise in palliative care and act as a positive role model promoting the excellent standards that lie at the heart of St Kentigern Hospices philosophy of care.

2. To maintain continuity of nursing care in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.

3. To be responsible following induction period for the assessment of care needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care.

4. To offer supervision and support to junior staff in the clinical area.

CLINICAL FUNCTION

1. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care, integrating physical care with psychosocial and spiritual needs.

2. Assist with initial and on-going assessment of patient and family needs.

3. In discussion with team members will plan, initiate, supervise and participate in patient and family care.

4. Evaluate and update nursing care plans in response to changing problems/needs.

5. Monitor nursing practice, encourage development of colleagues through discussion of elements and propose patient care plans.

6. Demonstrate and provide effective communication with patients and families throughout their involvement with St Kentigerns Hospice. Telephone support and advice access to other nursing/medical staff for information.

7. Information and access to allied health professionals.

8. Bereavement support and access to follow up support.

MANAGEMENT

1. When required take responsibility for the management of the in-patient area in the absence of more senior staff within agreed guidelines.

2. Liaise with other multi-professional agencies within the hospice,

community and hospital to provide continuity of care.

3. Create and maintain high standards of nursing care within the unit, encouraging positive relationships with all groups involved in the day care of patients.

4. Be responsible for co-ordinating all activities when in charge of the unit supported by Clinical Lead.

5. Ensure hospice policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to in order to promote the safety, well being and the interests of patients, staff and visitors.

6. At all times follow the code of professional conduct and ensure all staff within their sphere and responsibility also adhere to the code.

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

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1. Participate in education and development of all staff within the clinical area.

2. Act as mentor as required.

3. Demonstrate a commitment to developing and utilising research.

4. Be receptive to research plans of others and participate in appropriate research activities.

5. Assist in the application of research findings appropriate to clinical/nursing practice.

6. Participate fully in quality assurance/clinical audit initiatives.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. Identify own learning objectives and attend relevant study opportunities following discussion with management team.

2. Maintain records of supported study and provide evaluation of study attended.

3. Written appraisal by nurse in charge (minimum yearly).

4. Demonstrate awareness of and knowledge of fire policy, attends fire lectures yearly.

5. Awareness of and attend Manual Handling training yearly.

6. Demonstrate awareness of and update knowledge of Health & Safety At Work Act. Participate in health and safety assessments of clinical areas.

GENERAL

Rotation between other hospice clinical departments and between day and night shifts as required.

This job description outlines the main elements of the role and is subject to regular review and possible alteration.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Passion for Palliative Care.
• Patient and understanding.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Enthusiastic team player
• Ability to liaise and network effectively
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to think laterally, problem solve and work flexibly.
• Non-judgemental
• Ability to manage time, self and workload

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.
• Multi disciplinary communication skills.
• Creative and innovative.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• Motivational skills.
• Effective IT skills.
• Critical evaluation skills

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of the systems of palliative care delivery in Wales

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Palliative Care Qualification
• Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• 18 months - 2 years working at Band 5
• Record of achievement in developing clinical practice
• Effective role model

Desirable

• Experience of working in specialist palliative care setting
• Research Experience
• Experience of informal teaching

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St Kentigern Hospice

Address

Upper Denbigh Road

St Asaph

Denbighshire

LL17 0RS

Employer's website

http://www.stkentigernhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)