Hospice Community Nurse Band 5 to Band 6 Developmental Role

Develop and demonstrate professional expertise and ensure all tasks are completed in line with best practice and Hospice policy Support the department and charity strategy, and help identify opportunities and challenges Deliver and maintain professional relationships with individuals and organisations whether direct, or indirect interface with The Hospice of St Francis Work with productivity measures and best practice to accomplish individual objectives that contribute to the department goals Develop, demonstrate and evidence a consistently high standard of nursing practice. Contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions and treatments to improve/maintain quality of life. Demonstrate competence in working alone with patients and their families at home or in out patient setting, under the guidance of a Community Clinical Nurse Specialist. With CNS guidance assess physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of patient and carers needs and plan appropriately. Selecting referrals for Spring Centre services and refering through Systm 1. Discuss any complex medical management with the Clinical Nurse Specialist. Have the ability to react promptly to a crisis and sudden patient changes. Have an understanding of oncological and palliative care emergencies, liaising with senior team members in a timely fashion. Work within own knowledge competencies and skills and take action to further develop under the regular supervision of mentor, at least weekly. Develop confidence and competence in phone consultations, being able to holistically assess and support patients over the phone. Recognising when to refer to clinical nurse specialists / medical team as appropriate. Provide continuity of care through comprehensive, accurate recording and verbal handover to the multi-professional team within the Hospice and/or community. To gain experience with weekend working, providing supervised clinical cover supporting the 7 day service, working up to being included within rota to work allocated weekends and bank holidays once band 6. Provide bereavement support for patients family as appropriate following the death of a patient, liaising with the Family Support Team to provide comprehensive handover of care. Be aware of and comply with all legal and professional; standards relating to the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nurse, including the Nursing and Midwifery code of conduct and scope of practice and the administration and security of drugs. Complying with revalidation requirements. Supporting Rapid Personalised Care Services delivery of care to patients, supporting the carers and on occasion providing personal care to those under the service. Provide a warm, confidential friendly and reassuring response to patients and families on the telephone, and face to face dealing with matters raised and exercising initiative with regard to action necessary Support the Head of Department/Line Manager in recruitment and induction of new employees and volunteers, as required. Participate and support training of staff and prospective and existing volunteers as required. Ensure careful resource management with relation to Hospices financial constraints. Participate fully, and play an active role, in supervision and team meetings Review effectiveness of own work and make recommendations to improve/change service provided. Ensure communication with colleagues across the organisation is professional, and maintain excellent working practice. Participate in the support and training of student and return to practice nurses, paramedics and other visiting external professionals. Identify and notify line manager of any operational risks, and when identified follow the correct process. Comply with statutory and mandatory training, continuous professional development, and any registration revalidation requirements, as necessary. When handling personally identifiable and sensitive information ensure your conduct is consistent with GDPR requirements of the legislative, and regulatory frameworks for information and information governance, whether that be in hard or soft copy or digital formats. Keep up to date of key changes in policy, legislation and governance requirements relevant to the role and the Charity Maintain continuing professional support and self-development to develop own skills and knowledge through additional education and training. Act as a role model promoting the values of the Charity in accordance with the post holders professional Code of Practice. To identify gaps in personal training and development and attend training as requested. Understand and comply with Health and Safety, Fire and Infection Control regulations, and Hospice policy, to assure compliance and resolve and/or mitigate risk. Ensure own safety, patients and visitors in accordance with the Hospice Health and Safety Policy on-site and off-site at Hospice run events. Complete all mandatory training for Health and Safety, Fire and Infection Control. Ensure risk assessments are completed as necessary to maintain compliance with Hospice regulations. Report any accidents or incidents in the department, record the incident in the relevant accident book 6. To act in a manner that safeguards the interests of beneficiaries and upholds public trust and confidence in The Hospice of St Francis

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