Staff Nurse

Saint Francis Hospice

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Job summary

We are seeking nurses with a passion for palliative care who are highly motivated and forward thinking to work within our existing and dynamic team of nurses within our Inpatient Unit team. This role will be working days with occasional rotation to nights.

Our vision is to help anyone in the community who has a life limiting illness to receive excellent person centred care when they need it in the place of their choice. We strive to continue to develop and improve services on a clinical and governance level in line with the Care Quality Commission, Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE).

If you are an enthusiastic and caring nurse with excellent communication skills looking for an opportunity to give your best and become part of an ‘Outstanding’ and friendly team we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To work within the Team Nursing structure, ensuring that holistic quality patient care is maintained.

About us

Saint Francis Hospice is a dynamic, forward thinking organisation delivering a full range of specialist palliative care services for all patients with life limiting illness. We achieved ‘Outstanding’ in our CQC inspection in April 2016. We have recently adapted and reconfigured our services to meet the changing needs of our local community. The hospice supports five Clinical Commissioning Groups and has a robust governance structure in place. We provide inpatient clinical services within a modern, personal and friendly 18-bedded unit, as well as Specialist Community Crisis Support Service, Hospice at Home Service and Specialist Day Therapy Services provided at Pemberton Place. Alongside these clinical services, we have the hospice Pepperell Education Centre that has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality education programmes and study days.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SAINT FRANCIS HOSPICE IS A CHARITY AND NOT PART OF AN NHS TRUST. THE HOSPICE IS SITUATED IN A QUIET LOCATION IN THE VILLAGE OF HAVERING-ATTE-BOWER ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF ROMFORD; THEREFORE YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONSIDER OUR LOCATION WHEN APPLYING.

Date posted

09 May 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,924 to £29,460 a year plus enhancements for unsocial hours worked

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0483-002

Job locations

St. Francis Hospice

Broxhill Road

Havering-atte-bower

Romford

RM4 1QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

LEADERSHIP AND TEAM WORKING

1. To participate in organising the individual nursing team in the absence of the Band 5B and or Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

2. To co-ordinate the inpatient unit in the absence of a band 5B and or Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

3. To participate in ensuring adequate staffing of the inpatient unit.

4. To participate in change and development of practice

5. Have an understanding of the importance of multi-professional team working that are vital to effective team working and practice them at all times

6. Maintain effective communication networks with all departments within the hospice to maintain a seamless delivery of specialist palliative care services.

CLINICAL PRACTICE

1. Provide appropriate physical, emotional and spiritual care in agreement with the patient and their family.

2. Consult and liaise with both the nursing and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of holistic patient care.

3. Use evidence based practice when planning patient care.

4. To participate in the hospice quality assurance programme.

5. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and carers and liaise with other professionals involved in their care

6. Recognise and report changes in the patient’s condition and respond appropriately to maintain effective symptom control.

7. To implement nursing procedures correctly and ensure that patient documentation reflects a holistic account of patient interventions.

8. Maintain all clinical records and associated documentation – written and electronic – in accordance with Saint Francis Hospice policies.

9. Accurately document care given within NMC guidelines.

10. Participate in the annual hospice UK and clinical audit programmes to evaluate areas of clinical practice as requested.

11. To be a reflective practitioner

12. To have an identified area of special interest of clinical practice.

COMMUNICATION

1. Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and other visitors.

2. Participate in discussion and ensure effective communication with the clinical team when planning and evaluating patient care needs.

3. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure high quality holistic care for patients and their families.

4. To effectively use IT systems to ensure patients records are kept updated; ICARE & CMC records.

EDUCATION OF SELF AND OTHERS

1. Maintain an awareness of professional developments in nursing and palliative care.

2. Be a mentor of students and new staff as required.

3. Actively participate in the Saint Francis Hospice reflective practice programme and meet mandatory attendance requirements.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To take responsibility for own professional development, which will be monitored as part of the annual appraisal review.

2. To maintain current registration with the NMC at all times and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct

Job description

Job responsibilities

LEADERSHIP AND TEAM WORKING

1. To participate in organising the individual nursing team in the absence of the Band 5B and or Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

2. To co-ordinate the inpatient unit in the absence of a band 5B and or Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

3. To participate in ensuring adequate staffing of the inpatient unit.

4. To participate in change and development of practice

5. Have an understanding of the importance of multi-professional team working that are vital to effective team working and practice them at all times

6. Maintain effective communication networks with all departments within the hospice to maintain a seamless delivery of specialist palliative care services.

CLINICAL PRACTICE

1. Provide appropriate physical, emotional and spiritual care in agreement with the patient and their family.

2. Consult and liaise with both the nursing and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of holistic patient care.

3. Use evidence based practice when planning patient care.

4. To participate in the hospice quality assurance programme.

5. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients and carers and liaise with other professionals involved in their care

6. Recognise and report changes in the patient’s condition and respond appropriately to maintain effective symptom control.

7. To implement nursing procedures correctly and ensure that patient documentation reflects a holistic account of patient interventions.

8. Maintain all clinical records and associated documentation – written and electronic – in accordance with Saint Francis Hospice policies.

9. Accurately document care given within NMC guidelines.

10. Participate in the annual hospice UK and clinical audit programmes to evaluate areas of clinical practice as requested.

11. To be a reflective practitioner

12. To have an identified area of special interest of clinical practice.

COMMUNICATION

1. Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and other visitors.

2. Participate in discussion and ensure effective communication with the clinical team when planning and evaluating patient care needs.

3. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure high quality holistic care for patients and their families.

4. To effectively use IT systems to ensure patients records are kept updated; ICARE & CMC records.

EDUCATION OF SELF AND OTHERS

1. Maintain an awareness of professional developments in nursing and palliative care.

2. Be a mentor of students and new staff as required.

3. Actively participate in the Saint Francis Hospice reflective practice programme and meet mandatory attendance requirements.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To take responsibility for own professional development, which will be monitored as part of the annual appraisal review.

2. To maintain current registration with the NMC at all times and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Level 1
  • ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

  • ENB 931 or equivalent
  • ENB 285 or Diploma in Palliative Care

Experience

Essential

  • Team player, committed to multidisciplinary working
  • An understanding of the importance of multi-professional team working
  • Experience of working autonomously as well as part of a multi-professional team
  • Flexible approach to team working and an awareness of team dynamics

Desirable

  • Has the ability to organise the team in the absence of the Team Leader
  • Has the ability to organise the Inpatient Unit in the absence of a Senior Nurse
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Level 1
  • ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

  • ENB 931 or equivalent
  • ENB 285 or Diploma in Palliative Care

Experience

Essential

  • Team player, committed to multidisciplinary working
  • An understanding of the importance of multi-professional team working
  • Experience of working autonomously as well as part of a multi-professional team
  • Flexible approach to team working and an awareness of team dynamics

Desirable

  • Has the ability to organise the team in the absence of the Team Leader
  • Has the ability to organise the Inpatient Unit in the absence of a Senior Nurse

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).

Additional information

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

Saint Francis Hospice

Address

St. Francis Hospice

Broxhill Road

Havering-atte-bower

Romford

RM4 1QH


Employer's website

https://www.sfh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Saint Francis Hospice

Address

St. Francis Hospice

Broxhill Road

Havering-atte-bower

Romford

RM4 1QH


Employer's website

https://www.sfh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Jo Noguera

joannenoguera@sfh.org.uk

01708753319

Date posted

09 May 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,924 to £29,460 a year plus enhancements for unsocial hours worked

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0483-002

Job locations

St. Francis Hospice

Broxhill Road

Havering-atte-bower

Romford

RM4 1QH


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