Registered Nurse Band 5
Job Description
Job summary
As a Registered Nurse you will play a crucial role in providing comfort and support to patients and their families. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans that prioritise symptom management pain control and emotional support
Main duties of the job
Assessing and monitoring patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual cultural needs
Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
Ensure a high standard of written documentation is maintained.
Providing skilled nursing care, including wound care and catheter management
Collaborating with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care
Advocating for patients' preferences and goals of care
Liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the community, or continuing care setting.
About us
Harlington Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. We believe in dignity, respect, and support for both patients and their loved ones during this critical time. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals works collaboratively to ensure that each patient's unique needs are met with empathy and expertise.
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse
LOCATION: Michael Sobell Hospice, Mount Vernon Hospice, Rickmansworth Road Northwood, London HA6 2RN
HOURS:37.5 (part time considered)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Matron
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Matron
Job Summary The post holder is responsible for delivering a high standard of care to all patients within a specialist palliative care setting. Occasionally co-ordinating the overall care on the ward in the absence of the Team Leader or Ward Manager. Helping to facilitate the education and support of qualified and unqualified staff and participating in the development of nursing practice.
Harlington Hospice and Michael Sobell Hospice
All services at Michael Sobell Hospice Are provided by Harlington Hospice Association Limit registered charity in England and Wales no: 1099332 Company Number 04199504
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
1 Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients in a way that reflects the Hospice philosophy.
2 Ensure a high standard of written documentation is maintained.
3Promote a multi-disciplinary approach to care by ensuring effective communication is maintained between all staff, patients and their families.
4 Liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the community, or continuing care setting.
5 Ensures the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available.
6 Develop knowledge in pain and symptom control.
7Safely set up and maintain S.C and I.V pumps and administer all medications in accordance with Hospice and NMC guidelines.
8To be responsible, in conjunction with the Team Leader and Ward Manager, for maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and other staff on the ward.
9 Works as part of the multidisciplinary team in supporting patients and their carers during the delivery of bad news, caring for the terminally ill patients and the event of death.
10 Manage calls to the Hospice referring onto other professionals as appropriate.
11 Assess the needs of families and carers who may require bereavement support services.
12 To work within Harlington Hospice policies (local) and guidelines.
13 Work to meet the objectives of the Hospices Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
Managerial
14 Co-ordinate the care on the ward for a given shift in the absence of the Team Leader or Ward Manager.
15 Ensure, by close liaison with Team Leader or Ward Manager, adequate staff of appropriate skill level to meet the needs of the Hospice within the constraints of the budget.
16 Ensure, by close liaison with the Team Leader or Ward Manager, adequate provision and economical use of Hospice provisions and stores.
Educational
17 Act as a mentor for learner nurses/NVQ trainees and a preceptor for junior staff nurses.
18 Contribute to the education programme within the ward.
19 Ensure patients and families educational and information needs are met.
20 Ensure one is educationally and professionally updated and meet the criteria of the NMC PREP document
21 Participate in clinical audit programmes or research projects as directed by the Ward Manager.
Professional
22 Ensure continued, effective registration with NMC.
23Be aware of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and be accountable for own practice.
24 Be aware of the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and ensure competency to undertake duties allocated.
25Ensure professional portfolio is kept and updated in accordance with NMC recommendations.
26To assist trained staff in dealing with patients/relatives/visitors who are distressed or anxious, and report to nurse in charge
27To deal with initial complaints and conflict (if approached directly by a patient/relative/visitor) as required, in a polite, calm manner and report to the nurse in charge.
28 Any other duties as may be required
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 1984.
Equal Opportunities
The post holder must at all times carry-out his/her responsibilities with regard to the Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.
Health and Safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.
Data Protection Act
All employees of Harlington Hospice must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. In circumstances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application.
Review of this Job Description
This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction must be made known at the time of application.
SafeguardingEmployees must at all times have regards to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with the provisions of the Children Act 2004.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education & Qualifications RGN (1)
- Experience
- Either: Experience as a student nurse within palliative care, or oncology/haematology setting
- Or
- Six months post registration staff nurse experience
Desirable
- Skills/Abilities
- Good communication skills
- Listening skills
- Potential to develop skills listed as desirable
- Organisational and managerial skills
- Teaching skills
- Basic knowledge of drugs
- Special interest in area
- Health and safety awareness
- NMC professional code of conduct
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
Harlington Hospice Association Ltd
Address
Mount Vernon Hospital
Rickmansworth Road
Northwood
Middlesex
HA6 2RN
