Registered Nurse Band 6 - In-Patient Unit & Hospice

Registered Nurse Band 6 - In-Patient Unit & Hospice at Home

Are you an experienced professional looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference? If so this could be the role you are looking for. Due to the growth of our services we are looking for exceptional people to join our amazing team.

The main purpose of this role is to act as liaison between IPU and Hospiceat Home by working across both services on a rotational basis. The postholder will be responsible for delivering the highest standard of palliative care to patients and their families who are under the care of Tapping House. Care is provided within the hospice inpatient unit and the community across 24 hours a day, seven days a week and aims tosupport patient choice and access to excellent end of life care and support.

Previous applicants need not apply

As a core member of the care team and a member of the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder is involved in assessing and developing appropriate plans of intervention and support for patients andtheir families, providing advice and signposting to other services as required as well as ensuring effective, timely communication. The postholder will provide leadership and support to colleagues to ensure patient flow and support decision making in patient care.

Care provision shall reflect evidence based practice, in line with legal requirements, statutory rules and Hospice policies relating to practice, andthe NMC Code of Conduct.

The post will cover day and night shifts on both the In-Patient Unit and Hospice at Home/Rapid Response.

In addition to the competitive salary we offer the following -

• Annual Leave 25 days (increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years FTE) and public holidays
• Access to Blue Light discount card
• Access to complementary Therapy
• Free parking
• Onsite cafe

We have an amazing multi disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do.

Our Vision is -

Every person affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent rest of life care and bereavement support.

Our Values are:

COMPASSION

ACCESSIBILITY

RESPECT

EXCELLENCE

SPARK

The Hospice stands in beautiful well maintained grounds. Our building is modern and light with each bedroom having a garden view.

MAIN DUTIES

Clinical

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients in a way that reflects the Hospice philosophy.
• To provide nursing care to all patients, respecting their wishes and maintaining their dignity.
• Ensure the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available.
• Support Pre-admission reviews and monitoring of referrals received.
• Manage discharge planning where appropriate
• Promote a multi-disciplinary approach to care by ensuring effective communication is maintained between all staff, volunteers, patients and their families and attend weekly MDTs where appropriate
• Promote the Hospice Record Keeping policy ensuring all care plans and patient documentation are completed appropriately
• Mentor and support new staff
• Become a Professional role model
• Participate in ward rounds when appropriate
• Develop knowledge in pain and symptom control and maintain personal,professional and clinical skills.
• Ensure safe management of controlled drugs
• To be responsible, in conjunction with the Nurse in charge, for maintaining asafe environment for patients and their families within the hospice.
• To work with the MDT to support patients/relatives/visitors who are distressed or anxious.

Managerial

• Co-ordinate the care for a given shift when delegated to do so bythe Clinical Manager.
• When working on IPU, provide designated fire officer coverage forIPU and the Hospice environment when delegated to do so (e.g.over-night).
• In conjunction with other team members monitor levels of stock and medication and order as appropriate.
• Carry out return to work absence meetings and appraisals for PNAsas delegated by the Clinical Manager.

Educational

• Act as a mentor for, trainees and a preceptor for junior staff.
• Contribute to the Hospice education programme, and foster an environment of continual learning…