Job responsibilities
The following list is not
exhaustive and is intended only to indicate the range of activities that the
post holder will be required to undertake. Further duties and
responsibilities may be added as identified from time to time and it is
expected that the post-holder will accept all reasonable requirements and
developments of the job
Provision of care
· Competent to work alone or
as part of the team with patients and their families in the home environment,
under the guidance of the community sister.
· Willingness to work days,
evenings, weekends to provide adequate cover for the patients and families.
(Possibility of working some nights)
· Manage Community Nurses and Community
Carers during shift to enable patients care needs are met.
· To be responsible for
assessing the needs of patients, implementing and evaluating the care
provided. Plan and review care provided to patients on a daily basis.
· Demonstrates a good
understanding of NHS continuing health care assessments and supports the
Havens Managed care service with assessments, reviews, attendance at MDT
meetings to continue to develop the service.
· Contribute to the planning,
delivery and evaluation of interventions and treatments with Community sister
and palliative care nurses/consultant
· Has an in-depth knowledge
of symptoms and anticipates changes
· To ensure that, as far as
possible, family and / or carers are included in the care provided.
· To liaise with other professionals
working within the primary and secondary care settings, regarding patient
care when required.
· Uphold confidentiality at
all times.
· Liaise with Havens
Chaplain/members of the Chaplaincy team supporting the spiritual care of
patients.
· To ensure complete security of drugs
and administer them safely in accordance with regulations.
· At all times to act as the advocate
for the patient.
· To provide support for families and
other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies
or disciplines when appropriate.
· Participate in the education of other
professional and non professional staff in conjunction with the
education department.
· Be prepared to mentor students from
educational establishments on clinical placements in conjunction with
the education department.
Staff Responsibility
· To assist the Community Sister in leading and developing the staff in the
community team, encouraging effective communication, setting objectives and
helping to foster a positive team spirit through regular team meetings.
· In the absence of the Community Sister to ensure
that the caseload is adequately staffed at all times, including days off, and
holidays in order to maintain levels of service and ensure cover for own
holiday periods.
· In association with the Community Sister and Head of
Community services, recruit, train, support and coordinate the work of the
staff in accordance with Havens Hospices policies and procedures
· Conduct appraisals and performance reviews as and
when required
· To be responsible for the day to day health &
safety and welfare of staff, patients and families.
· To ensure that staff are adequately trained to
enable them to fulfil their duties effectively
Team / Organisational Work
- To foster a ‘can do’ culture by
actively seeking solutions to problems and being reactive to provide a
responsive service to patients and families
- To foster a good working relationship
with all Trustees, Executive and department staff with whom the job
interacts
- To be responsible for conforming to
the policies and procedures as set out in the staff handbook, including
health & safety requirements and attending courses as directed
- To attend staff meetings as required
Administration
- To take responsibility, with other
team members, for the smooth running of the community team
- To maintain accurate records on
systmOne and records in the patients home
- To take part in any audit of care
services.
Communication
- To foster good relationships between
all Fair Havens departments and with professional and lay people having
contact with the organisation.
- To give to other members of staff, as
well as receive from them, mutual support as needed.
- To communicate in a positive and
effective way with other professionals in order to implement and
evaluate care plans.
- Develop and maintain close working
relationships with other statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring
continuity of patient/family support.
- To represent the community team at
the daily referrals, MDT, managed care MDT when requested.
Personal Development
- To participate in annual appraisals
- Adhere to the NMC Code of
Professional Conduct
- To identify own on-going educational
needs and discuss with your line manager to achieve those development needs
- To be prepared to develop skills and
competencies that are required to meet the demands of the role as it
evolves over time period
- To always conduct yourself in a
professional manner
- To carry out all aspects of your role
positively and with enthusiasm
Summary of Other Responsibilities
& Duties
- To actively follow
the organisation’s policies and procedures, particularly in relation to
Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Finance.
- To attend staff
meetings and training as required.
- To be prepared to
develop skills and competencies to meet the demands of the role as it
naturally evolves over time
