About this role
Job summary
This role matters:
A unique opportunity has arisen to join our specialist Inpatient Ward team as a Registered Nurse on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for a compassionate and driven professional to provide skilled nursing care for patients and their loved ones whilst they stay within the Hospices inpatient ward could this be you?
Our experienced and dedicated nursing team provide a safe, caring and supportive environment for patients and their loved ones, ensuring that on the journey towards the end of life they receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
This position is to cover a period of maternity leave for a member of staff who works across a full rotation of shifts. If you feel you could cover their shifts for the next 12 months we would love to hear from you.
If you are looking to take on a role where every day you can see the difference you have made to peoples lives, come and join us.
Informal enquiries are welcome, please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
To provide skilled nursing care for patients with palliative and end of life care needs and their family within the inpatient unit.To raise clinical standards and promote a learning environment for other health care providers. Be responsible for planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care.To support and direct Health Care Assistants and Assistant Practitioners in implementing individualised plans of care. To support and contribute to an environment of continuous quality improvement.To support and contribute to an environment of continuous quality improvement.
About us
St John's Hospice is a well established and respected local charity, and we offer free palliative care to patients with life shortening conditions both within our Inpatient Ward Unit and through our Hospice at Home service.
The Inpatient Ward provides specialist care for patients and their families so that they can hopefully feel well enough to go home again, or stay at the Hospice for end of life care: not everyone who comes to St Johns Hospice comes here to die, very many go home again.
We provide care for people with a range of life shortening illnesses such as cancer, respiratory diseases, heart conditions, Parkinsons and many other diseases. Our ward provides short stay care, from days to weeks, depending on the patients needs and what care other teams can provide for them.
Our Ward is led by an experienced and supportive Management Team. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and you would play a key role in a person's wish to stay, and be cared for on our Inpatient ward, providing crucial care for them and their loved ones.
St John's Hospice is rated as CQC Good.
Job description Job responsibilities
Accountable To: Director of Nursing & Quality
Reports To: Head of Ward Services
Hours:35 hours per week, worked over a full rotation of shifts
MAIN DUTIES
Participate in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence based nursing care for patients and their families Provide support, information and advice to patients, families and professional colleagues Develop knowledge and expertise in symptom management Supervise the work of junior members of the team, student nurses and volunteersClinical
Work with the multidisciplinary team involved in the total holistic care of patients and families integrating nursing care with their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. Assess the individuals needs of the patient and families and be professionally accountable whilst complying with policies, procedures and current legislation Ensure the safe custody, ordering, administration and disposal of drugs in accordance with Hospice policy and procedure. Ensure all errors are reported to the Director of Nursing and Quality and RN in charge of the ward at that time. Demonstrate personal clinical competence and expertise in palliative care Participate in progress reviews of nursing care and team work at regular intervals Provide competent care in venepuncture, cannulation, verification of expected death, male catheterisation and intravenous care when assessed as competent and authorised to do so. Ensure up to date, accurate patient healthcare records at all times, which are completed with the patient and familys support and knowledge Maintaining the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially with regard to patients and staff. To be a co-operative and supportive member of the team, ensuring that all members are aware of any issues in the post holders workload, which may affect other members of the team. To manage all volunteers utilised in the area and to develop effective working relationships providing regular feedback on their performance. Co-ordinate discharge for patients, liaising with the relevant staff both at SJH and externally. Work flexibly to meet service demands, which will include unsocial hours.Communication
Participate in professional discussions as appropriate and act as a patient advocate if required. Update members of the MDT regarding patient situations as required, ensuring care is patient centred. Promote a multidisciplinary approach to patient care by contributing and communicating effectively with the team. Participate in Multidisciplinary Team meetings. Be responsible for co-ordinating and leading on patient discharges and ensuring effective communication with the multidisciplinary team takes place to promote a seamless discharge process; Complete continuing health care checklists and fast track documentation to ensure patient transfers are timely and co-ordinated Use communication and interpersonal skills to communicate difficult or sensitive information to patient, families, carers and staff. Ensure patients and families are aware of treatment plans and aims whilst being cared for on the ward Attend and participate in service and team meetingsManagement
Manage and maintain a safe clinical environment utilising allocated resources safely and effectively. Ensure competency in the use and function of equipment and report any malfunctions immediately, ensuring patient safety at all times. Be aware of and adhere to the Hospice policies and procedures and act at all times with the NMC standards, Code of Conduct and guidelines Report any issues to your line manager at the earliest opportunity Contribute to practice development and specific clinical governance projects. Line manage a cohort of Healthcare Assistants.Education and development
Develop and maintain relevant knowledge and skills and be responsible for own continuing professional development. Participate in the appraisal system and agree a personal development plan with the line manager in line with the Hospice strategy, personal needs and requirements of the post. This will include mandatory training needs which must be completed & will be achieved through a variety of processes including regular 1-2-1s with Line Managers or senior colleagues, annual appraisal and development reviews. Provide mentor support to new staff, students and volunteers Attend Hospice education sessions relevant to the post-holders educational needs. Contribute to the co-ordination and development of teaching and learning activities on the inpatient unit and to the paid education programme. Co-operating fully in the introduction of any new technology and new methods as appropriate. To promote at all times the Hospice philosophy and uphold St Johns core values. Use opportunities to extend clinical and professional knowledge. Accept accountability for own clinical practice and maintain and continue professional development Promote a questioning and analytical approach to health care delivery.Audit
To contribute to the development and implementation of evidence based practice Support audits undertaken on the unit Respond to initial complaints from patient/family and report to senior staff Report any near misses, accidents or incidents as per Hospice policyOther
To be an ambassador for St Johns Hospice as a charity engaging in public speaking and fundraising initiatives as required. To be aware of the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and follow codes of practice to ensure safeguarding of confidential information To undertake other duties appropriate to the role as agreed with the Head of Nursing and Quality To be willing to embrace development opportunities as they ariseSTANDARD/ENHANCED DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT
Enhanced DBS disclosure + Adult Barring Check required for this post.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO ST. JOHNS HOSPICE
Please refer to the uploaded Job description for full details of the points below
1. Confidentiality
2. Health and Safety
3. External Interests
4. Statutory Training
5. Flexibility
6. Safeguarding
7. Disclosure and Barring
8. Equality and Inclusion
9. Volunteers
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN
Desirable
Diploma in Health Studies. Qualifications in teaching, assessing, oncology, palliative care. Evidence of continued professional development. Willingness to undertake additional specialist study.
Experience Essential
Palliative care experience. Multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
Post registration experience.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Evidence of good written and oral communication skills. Confident in basic IT skills, including Microsoft office.
Desirable
Clinical Audit. Mentorship. Management experience. Confident in electronic patient records.
Values and personal attributes Essential
Commitment to provide high standards of patient care. Self-motivated, commitment to principle of life-long learning. Able to work independently and in a team. Professional attitude and behaviour. Demonstrate values and ethos of the Hospice.
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).
Employer details Employer name St John's Hospice
Address Slyne Road
Lancaster
LA2 6ST
Employer's website https://www.sjhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)