Job summary
We are looking
to recruit a caring, compassionate nurse to a Band 5 post in
the Sunderland Out of Hours Palliative Care Team 28 hpw. The Team are part of an
Integrated Specialist Palliative Care Team, and provide high quality palliative
and end of life care in the out of hour’s period which is timely and meets the
needs of patients, carers and families.
You will work as part of a team and alongside the nursing sister/charge nurse,
providing skilled palliative care to those with life limiting illnesses within
their own home. Provide skilled emotional support to patient and carers.
If you feel you have
the skills, knowledge and passion to be part of our team we would like to
invite you to apply for this key role which provides excellent nursing care to
patients with palliative and end of life care needs in their own home. You will be a key member, providing palliative care, advice & support to patients, carers and professionals. Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure safe & effective practice.
Main duties of the job
Main aims of the Service are to:
Manage pain & other symptoms to enable patients to be cared for at home.
Manage & administer complex medications, ensuring patient safety.
Provide choice & support to patients and families achieving preferred place of care/death.
Prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
Facilitate rapid discharge from hospital for patients at end of life.
Provide advice & support to patients’, carers and other professionals in relation to palliative & end of life care issues.
You will be expected to maintain agreed standards of care, directly protecting & promoting patients dignity, choices, self esteem and well being at all times.
Two-shift system between the hours of 16:00-08:45 Monday to Friday and a three-shift system weekends and bank holidays. Shift patterns are reviewed regularly and may be subject to periodic change.
The nominal base for this role will be St Benedict’s Hospice and Centre for Specialist Palliative Care in Sunderland, however you may be required to work across the whole of Sunderland and S/T. We offer excellent working conditions and a supportive culture promoting Continuous Professional Development and Life Long Learning.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patient’s designated to their care.
To always
work to the NMC Code.
To
supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements
of delegation.
Provide
effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
community team in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse.
To comply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patient’s designated to their care.
To always
work to the NMC Code.
To
supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements
of delegation.
Provide
effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
community team in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse.
To comply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Adult Nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly-qualified.
- Diploma in health-related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.
- Palliative/Cancer Care qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare-related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship Certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
- Post-registration experience in palliative/cancer care.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.
- Community experience.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
- Understanding of Palliative Care Philosophy.
- Evidence of team work.
- Car driver.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Adult Nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly-qualified.
- Diploma in health-related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.
- Palliative/Cancer Care qualification or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare-related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship Certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
- Post-registration experience in palliative/cancer care.
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.
- Community experience.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
- Understanding of Palliative Care Philosophy.
- Evidence of team work.
- Car driver.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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