Staff Nurse (Band 5 )
Job Description
Job summary
Staff Nurse (Band 5)
Please apply using via email. Please ensure you have a full UK (manual) Driving Licence.
Do you want time to be a Nurse? To really be able to care for your patients, who are at the heart of everything we do at the Hospice
Here at Dr Kershaws Hospice, we have 1 trained Nurse (RGN) caring for 6 palliative/end of life patients. With short shifts or long days, regular breaks, free parking on site and a modern, state of the art in-patient unit, we provide a good work life balance to all our staff, including wellbeing activities and support.
The wellbeing of our staff is key at the Hospice and we provide, a food bank, subsidised meals, counsellor and complementary therapy as well as hold regular Nurse Forums and team social activities, across the Hospice.
We are expanding our nursing team with day shifts available with full and part time positions considered. Day shift hours include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Please apply now by emailing recruitment@drkh.org.uk . for an application form or please call 0161 624 2727 and ask for Cheryl Calverley.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum (pro rata) dependent on experience If you require any further information about this role please contact Lindsey Harper, Director of Clinical Services or Kelly Foster, Ward Manager on 0161 624 2727.
Main duties of the job
If you are a team player with a strong can do work ethic and have 12 months UK post registration work experience and ideally have worked previously within a care setting plus you can work flexibly across all hospice services and have a full UK (manual) driving licence we are looking for you!
If you have the ability to:
Provide a consistently high standard of palliative nursing care keeping up the reputation of the Hospice
Sensitively, care for patients and their families, respecting the privacy and dignity of the patient and their families at all times
Plan, implement and evaluate patient care to formulate a comprehensive plan of care
Communicate well both verbally with your patient and their family / loved ones and also have the ability to document clear and concise notes
To achieve all this, we need enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active people with a desire to care for others, and who are reliable, interested in working in a healthcare setting and share our values.
About us
Dr Kershaws is an independent Hospice serving the people of Oldham and surrounding districts and a registered charity. At Dr Kershaws patients are at the centre of everything we do. Since 1989, our mission has been to add quality to the lives of those with life limiting illness. Our values and principles of behaviour are key to all we do.
Job responsibilities
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Staff Nurse
Grade: Band 5
Hours of Duty: Full Time/ Part Time
Location: Dr Kershaws Hospice
Organisational Arrangements
Accountable to: Lead Nurse for Clinical Services
Reports to: Senior Sister
Minimum Requirements
Registered General Nurse Level
Palliative care qualification/experience desirable
Mentorship qualification or experience of supporting students in practice is desirable
Main Purpose of the Job
To work in close co-operation with all hospice staff under the direction of the Nurse-in-charge responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in both the Hospice and the community Hospice at Home service. To act as mentor to student nurses and professional visitors on placement at the Hospice. Supervising other staff as appropriate. Assuming responsibility for Nurse-in-Charge during their absence. To uphold and maintain the exemplary reputation of the Hospice.
Clinical Responsibilities
1. To assess patients and formulate a comprehensive plan of care in liaison with the patients, carers and other professionals.
2. To regularly review the plan of care and associated assessments with the patient and other members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
3. To be responsible for the organisation of patient care and allocation of duties to staff.
4. To ensure that all care is delivered to a consistently high standard and that it is recorded accurately and regularly evaluated.
5. To act as a named nurse and co-ordinator of nursing care for individual patients.
6. To communicate and discuss the needs of patients with the multidisciplinary team.
6. To communicate and discuss the needs of patients with the multidisciplinary team.
7. To escalate concerns and request medical intervention as appropriate.
8. Participate in all patient care activities giving guidance and direction as necessary.
9. To work closely with medical staff and ensure that prescribed medical treatments are carried out correctly.
10. To promote innovation in nursing by introducing proven researched best practices.
11. To keep up-to-date with changes in nursing and palliative/oncology in order to maintain patient care.
12. Liaise closely with other hospice staff to ensure continuity of care and support is available to thepatient and their family.
13. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team, staff, relatives and carers on matters affecting care.
14. To be actively involved in the process of advanced care planning to ensure the patients wishes areclearly voiced.
15. To uphold individual professional responsibilities and act with integrity and candour.
Management
1. To take charge of the ward on a regular basis in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility.
2. To promote the importance of efficiency and cost effectiveness within the hospice and ordering of new supplies of nursing requirements.
3. To contribute towards the provision of a safe and healthy environment for staff, patients, volunteers and visitors.
4. To keep up to date with Health & Safety legislation.
5. To ensure that the hospice Health & Safety and Fire Safety policies are followed.
6. To ensure the nursing staff adhere to the policies and procedures of the hospice and work within the NMC Code of Conduct.
7. To ensure that controlled drugs and medications are correctly stored, administered and recorded in accordance with the hospice policy.
8. To assist in the promotion of good staff morale giving support and guidance to others as appropriate.
9. Giving and receiving verbal, written and electronic records and ensuring that all communications are of a high standard.
10. Co-operating with the investigation of accidents and untoward occurrences ensuring the hospice policy is adhered to.
11. To act as Assessor, Mentor and Supervisor for nursing staff.
12. To supervise and support Volunteer staff and attend regular relevant meetings.
13. To maintain correct clinical and statistical records for the purpose of audit and compile reports as necessary.
14. Ensure that all staff are conversant with the use of equipment having regard to the safety of the patients and themselves.
15. To observe hospice fire precautions and control procedures.
16. Participate in training programmes.
17. Guide and instruct staff in the delivery of holistic nursing care enforcing the importance of the team approach.
18. To attend meetings as appropriate.
19. To meet regularly with and report on problems with the senior staff.
20. To introduce new staff to their duties, environment and staff induction programmes.
Education
1. To be responsible for ensuring their own personal and professional development.
2. To promote the Hospice Philosophy of Care to the general public.
3. To participate in formal and informal training programmes for students, visitors, volunteers and trained and untrained staff within the hospice.
4. To abide by local rules and statutory regulations relating to practices.
5. To work within the policies and procedures of Dr Kershaws Hospice.
6. To adhere to NMC Code of Conduct.
7. To maintain own personal and professional portfolio.
8. To keep up to date in changes in nursing and palliative care in order to ensure patient care is contemporary and of the highest possible standard.
9. To be aware of published and proven nursing research.
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