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.
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To work within
this job description and level of competence.
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To care for the
person and their family holistically i.e. recognising the importance of
physical, emotional, social and spiritual
aspects of care.
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To assist /
supervise family members (caring for the patient) or other untrained carers
in the patients home if required.
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To be flexible
in working patterns due to the unpredictable nature of referrals to the service
and the needs of the patients and relatives.
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To work
unsupervised in the patient's home.
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To administer
certain prescribed oral medication to incapacitated/terminal patients. This
being medication which is clearly written in the care plan or on a medication
chart.
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To empower and
enable the family and friends to continue caring for the patient and support
them as appropriate.
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To refer to the
Hospice at Home Nurse Co-ordinator any symptoms, concerns, changes or
deterioration of the patient's condition.
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To take
necessary advice/instructions from Hospice Medical and Senior Staff on-call
when necessary.
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To be flexible
and creative in the care of the patient and family
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To have
awareness of the function and use of equipment used in the care of the
palliative/end of life patient at home.
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To communicate
effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team Palliative Care
nurse, District Nurse, GP and Social Services etc.
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To ensure
confidentiality of information at all times, in both written and verbal form.
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To maintain
accurate records of patient care in accordance with Hospice policy, including
Single Assessment Process notes and other specialist notes e.g. Care plans, Systmone (when smart card issues
and training completed)
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To participate
in educational programmes carried out within the Hospice, as both provider
and recipient.
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To attend Hospice at home team meetings
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The post holder is legally required to have regard to the Mental
Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice
Team / Organisational
- To foster a ‘can do’ culture by
actively seeking solutions to problems
- 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
Personal Development
- To participate in annual appraisals
- To identify own on-going educational
needs and discuss with the Director 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 attend regular staff meetings and professionals palliative
care updates- as well as other statuary updates
- To always conduct yourself in a
professional manner
- To carry out all aspects of your role
positively and with enthusiasm
