Staff Nurse 12 month fixed term

To ensure that the highest

possible standards of nursing care are carried out in accordance with the

policies and procedures of Springhill Hospice and the NMC Code of Professional

Conduct, and within the Nursing team.

Professional

1.1 Plan, implement and evaluate patient

care using multidisciplinary approach following the Hospice philosophy,

acting as Named Nurse for designated patients, both on the Hospice inpatient

unit and in the patients own home.

1.2 Supervise professional work of other

staff, where appropriate, and prioritise where necessary.

1.3 Deliver skilled, research based,

individually planned nursing care to patients. Evaluate and document all care given, as

laid down by Hospice and NMC

policy.

1.4 Ensure patients and, where appropriate,

relatives/carers are involved in the care planning process and ensure

adherence to the Admissions/Discharge policies.

1.5 In accordance with the NMC Standards for Administration of Medicines and

Springhill Hospice Drug Management Policies, undertake drug management

procedures, ensuring correct record keeping.

1.6 Complete patient documentation in

accordance with Hospice policy and the NMC

Standards for Records and Record Keeping.

1.7 Work closely with and liaise

appropriately with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care to

patients/relatives/carers.

1.8 Maintain a safe environment to

patients, relatives, visitors and staff in accordance with the Health and

Safety at Work Act.

1.9 Within the scope of professional

practice and Hospice policies, perform role expansion duties, following

appropriate training and assessment of competence.

1.10 Ensure that the correct policy for the

care and custody of patients property/valuables is adhered to.

1.13 Deliver advice and support within the

constraints of your own professional competency to patients, carers and

healthcare professionals who call the 24 hour palliative care advice

line. Advice given will be

evidence-based and appropriate training ongoing.

Education

2.1 Supervise and contribute to the

training and development of nursing and care staff and act as mentor to

individual nurses on clinical placement.

2.2 Maintain a personal and professional

portfolio, providing evidence of self-development and ensure PREP

requirements are fully met.

2.3 Participate in individual performance

review and personal development planning.

2.4 Attend mandatory training sessions as

laid down by Springhill Hospice and accss other appropriate educational

training programmes as required.

2.5 Participate in clinical and

organisational audit and be actively involved in research activity and

demonstrate the ability to advance palliative care research.

Personnel

3.1 Read, understand and comply with all

Hospice policies and procedures, applying the principles as appropriate to

role.

3.2 To

be aware of individual specific responsibilities in respect of the

Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, in relation to role.

3.3 Introduce and support new personnel in

their duties.

3.4 Report to Sister and Director of

Clinical Services as appropriate.

3.5 Participate in meetings/case conferences.

3.6 Ensure your continued support and

encouragement to colleagues within the nursing team and wider Hospice team at

all times.

3.7 Participate in continuing education for

personal progress and teaching of nursing staff, trained and untrained, and

volunteers.

3.8 Ensure that all donations received for

the Hospice are recorded and passed to appropriate personnel, and assist as

required with fundraising.

This role is based at Springhill Hospice

Springhill Hospice providesthe following specialist palliative care services to adult patients with life-shortening illnesses:

A 16-bed Inpatient unit providing 24-hour medical and nursing care.

Hospice at Home Service for people who want to end their days in their own home by providing the support and symptom management they need to be able to do so.

A Wellbeing Support Service operating Monday Thursday, with sessions both within the Hospice and in community settings, offering different programmes for wellbeing, symptom self-management and advance care planning.

A Community Service providing specialist palliative care and support to patients and families in their own homes, including a Night Sitting service.

A 24-hour Palliative Care Advice Line for patients, families, carers and health professionals.

Bereavement Support for people who are experiencing difficulty in their grieving process following the loss of a loved one.

Counselling Services for patients, carers and relatives who are experiencing psychological and emotional distress in their lives as a result of their own life shortening illness or the illness of someone significant to them.

Education and Training Centre providing specialist courses in palliative care and a range of other training programmes for Hospice staff and local health and social care professionals.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

Experience

Other