Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse (IPU)

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality patient care within the Inpatient Unit through effective leadership and team management Identify through 1;1 and performance assessment of staff their skills/training needs to meet the required practice standards and role competencies.
• Act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner Monitor quality of care through audit/spot checks and quality projects.
• Work collaboratively with other patient services teams to influence care.
• Work externally with external partners to support the transition of care on discharge.
• Ensure safe working practices are upheld in regards to training and adherence to SLH policies, guidelines, and operational procedures Job Description To support the Ward Manager to help implement and deliver upon the agreed IPU annual work plan and support the wider organisational vision, values, and business objectives.
• To maintain an understanding of the wider palliative care agenda; keep abreast of advances in clinical symptom management, and professional nursing standards and practice.
• Actively support the IPU workforce, ensuring their health and well-being are sustained. Promoting opportunities for their continual learning and professional development. Key Tasks; some tasks may be delegated but the post holder remains responsible for ensuring that they are carried out satisfactorily.

Qualifications

Essential

• First-level registered nurse
• Educated to degree level or willingness to undertake
• Recognised qualification in palliative care or relevant clinical practice
• Evidence of continuous personal and academic development E
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification or experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate expertise in the clinical management of palliative care/EOLc in patients, and support for families.
• IT skills to maintain database and patient care records
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a broad range of people E
• Ability to prioritise own work and caseload demands to deadlines E
• Knowledge of clinical governance and guidance frameworks E
• Ability to build, lead, organise, and motivate a team successfully E
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of health care systems and processes

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working in palliative care/end-of-life or with long-term conditions
• Experience in managing/leading the work of a MDT
• Experience in auditing and monitoring the quality of care
• Experience of managing a staff rota/coordination of caseload/shift

Desirable

• Experience working with and supporting volunteers
• Evidence of leadership and change management

Personal Qualities, Attitude and Values

Essential

• Drive and enthusiasm
• Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team, using initiative
• A commitment to the vision, values, and objectives of St Lukes Hospice
• Understanding and commitment to the Hospices Equal Opportunities policy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

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).