Job summary
Great Oaks Hospice provides quality end of life care and support services, free of charge, for adults, and their families, in the community.
Via our Hospice@Home and many other services, we aim to fulfill our mission of providing the best care & support when people need it most.
Great Oaks operates a Bank System to ensure
that we can meet the fluctuating demands on the system and has bank workers to
help to ensure that Great Oaks is able to offer a consistent, quality service
with appropriate staffing levels.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Hospice@Home Registered
Nurse is to provide high-quality Palliative Care including evidence-based
symptom control, clinical, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual care both
to the patient and their support network in the persons preferred place of
care.
The RGN will be responsible for care of the
patient and their support network and ensuring the highest standards of care
are delivered.
They
will be responsible for the ongoing assessment, care and management of the
person during the visit in line with standards set by NMC (Nursing and
Midwifery Council ), Mental Health Act (2005) and CQC (Care Quality Commission
)and Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care National Framework
2021-2026.
About us
Great Oaks Hospice is located in Coleford, Gloucestershire. We are a charity and our team provide end of life care services, free
of charge, for adults, and their families, across the Forest of Dean
Community.
Our mission is to provide the best care and support for everyone when they need it most and working with our staff, volunteers, community, supporters and partners we aspire to be the most trusted provider of hospice care and support for our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview of Responsibilities
- Providing the highest quality of emotional, physical, spiritual, psychological, and social care to ensure the patients needs are met, in a safe manner.
- To support patients and their extended network in advanced care planning and ReSPECT documentation in a holistic manner.
- Establishing and maintaining good communications with patients and their support network.
- Continually ensuring the delivery of patient focused care.
- Always ensuring the provision of dignified care for all our patients
- Effectively communicate to advise and provide information to patients, carers and their support network.
- To be actively involved in promoting the Hospice at Home service to the community, primary health care teams, community hospitals and other potential patients and referrers
- Reflect the values and ideals of Great Oaks when representing the hospice in any capacity
- Work collaboratively and constructively in line with our vision, mission and strategy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overview of Responsibilities
- Providing the highest quality of emotional, physical, spiritual, psychological, and social care to ensure the patients needs are met, in a safe manner.
- To support patients and their extended network in advanced care planning and ReSPECT documentation in a holistic manner.
- Establishing and maintaining good communications with patients and their support network.
- Continually ensuring the delivery of patient focused care.
- Always ensuring the provision of dignified care for all our patients
- Effectively communicate to advise and provide information to patients, carers and their support network.
- To be actively involved in promoting the Hospice at Home service to the community, primary health care teams, community hospitals and other potential patients and referrers
- Reflect the values and ideals of Great Oaks when representing the hospice in any capacity
- Work collaboratively and constructively in line with our vision, mission and strategy
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Occupational Health screening is required for this role. There will be an expectation to be fit for role and carrying out light to moderate nursing duties such as manual handling.
Professional Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in use of Shared Care Record for Last Few Days of Life
- Competent in managing medical devices including a syringe driver
- Ability to assess changes in condition and need for symptom control
- Be competent to give PRN medication as required
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Knowledge of Community Nursing
- Knowledge of keyworker role as a care delivery strategy
- Professional portfolio to demonstrate professional qualifications and experience
- Knowledge of evidence-based care
- Clear and concise documentation skills
- Awareness of Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care and the Gloucester end of Life Care Strategy
Experience
Essential
- 2 years plus experience in palliative/End of Life Care within a community setting such as:
- Hospice environment
- Community nurse service
- Community hospital
- Be able to work independently without direct supervision
Personal Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective team worker
- Flexible, innovative, and motivated
- Sound clinical skills
- Insight into the needs of the patient group
- Holistic approach to care
- Professional manner
- Emotional maturity
- Openness to new ways of working
- Willingness to develop within role
- Empathy
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (level 1 and 2)
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
Managerial Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to create solutions to changing needs
- Mentorship/role model
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Occupational Health screening is required for this role. There will be an expectation to be fit for role and carrying out light to moderate nursing duties such as manual handling.
Professional Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in use of Shared Care Record for Last Few Days of Life
- Competent in managing medical devices including a syringe driver
- Ability to assess changes in condition and need for symptom control
- Be competent to give PRN medication as required
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Knowledge of Community Nursing
- Knowledge of keyworker role as a care delivery strategy
- Professional portfolio to demonstrate professional qualifications and experience
- Knowledge of evidence-based care
- Clear and concise documentation skills
- Awareness of Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care and the Gloucester end of Life Care Strategy
Experience
Essential
- 2 years plus experience in palliative/End of Life Care within a community setting such as:
- Hospice environment
- Community nurse service
- Community hospital
- Be able to work independently without direct supervision
Personal Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective team worker
- Flexible, innovative, and motivated
- Sound clinical skills
- Insight into the needs of the patient group
- Holistic approach to care
- Professional manner
- Emotional maturity
- Openness to new ways of working
- Willingness to develop within role
- Empathy
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (level 1 and 2)
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
Managerial Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to create solutions to changing needs
- Mentorship/role model
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.
