Community Palliative Nurse (Hospice Rapid Access Service)
Job Description
Job summary
St. Luke's Hospice is a charity rooted in the local community and dedicated to providing compassionate care to individuals facing incurable diseases. Our goal is to preserve dignity and provide patient choice during the final stages of life.
We are now exploring an opportunity for an experienced and devoted registered nurse to join our Innovative Hospice Rapid Access Service. This provides a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality palliative care services.
Main duties of the job
You will be instrumental in coordinating the safe and timely discharge of Palliative patients from hospital to their preferred place of care. Working collaboratively with our Hospice Collaborative Partners & ICT teams to holistically assess patients in their own homes, or in the inpatient environment, to ensure people are able to achieve their wishes at the end of life. Working in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team, you will offer support to patients, relatives and healthcare professionals throughout the pathway. Internally the role is known as Rapid Access and Discharge Clinician.
About us
We are a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. We promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed. Our care considers peoples medical, spiritual and emotional needs, including support for loved ones and carers. Anyone living in Basildon and Thurrock can call onus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Working alongside other healthcare providers, our specialist services are available at the hospice, out in the community or in a persons place of residence. Together, we fulfil peoples choices at the end of their life. We are a charity and the services we provide are free. We rely on voluntary income from local people to deliver the care they deserve.
Job responsibilities
- Developing an effective discharge plan in collaboration with the hospital, GP and community services and that Hospice rapid access funds are applied appropriately.
- Visiting patients in their place of residence
- Providing necessary care, support and advice to patients, family members and other healthcare professionals & that patients are reviewed in a timely manner.
- Contributing towards on-going quality improvement of palliative care services by participating in audit and research activities
- Working cohesively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and optimal patient care
- Collaborating with Inpatient Unit regarding use of Rapid Access Beds.
- Ensuring smooth transition of care provision when ending the Hospice Rapid Access service pathway.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated clinical experience.
- Awareness of palliative care
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage complex situations.
- A commitment to the values and mission of St. Luke's Hospice.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
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 Luke's Hospice
Address
Fobbing Farm
Nethermayne
Basildon
Essex
SS16 5NJ
