Weldmar Staff Nurse (Registered Nursing Associates will be considered)
Weldmar Clinical Band 5 £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
37.5 but 30 hours per week will be considered
(Enhancements paid for Nights and Weekends)
If you'relooking for a nursing role that allows you to really make a difference byspending time with patients and their loved ones, this role may be for you.
Withan attractive nurse to patient ratio, we provide high-quality, person-centredcare, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at our beautiful Inpatient Unit inDorchester. We're looking for an enthusiastic nurse, who is caring and a goodteam player, to become part of our dedicated and supportive team.
Supportedby professionals and volunteers, we ensure patients and their families receiveunparalleled support during lifes most challenging moments, working closelywith the NHS to maintain the highest standards of care.
Thiscould be an opportunity to develop your career, with a move into palliativecare. Registered Nursing Associates will also be considered.
We areable to continue your NHS pension and also recognise NHS service for annualleave. We also offer free counselling, a comprehensive benefits package, freeparking and subsidised meals to mention a few!
AnEnhanced plus barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check isrequired.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose is to be an effective part of the Nursing TeamTo ensure the provision of a high level of specialist palliative care within a multi-disciplinary approach, for patients and their family/carers.To support the principles of team nursing, and oversee the work of junior staffTo actively participate in Clinical Governance programmeThe Staff Nurse will take overall responsibility for the management of the unit,to act as nominated Fire Officer and supervise the staff team in the absence ofthe Sister (c.2-3 shifts a week)To performance review up to 2 Health Care Assistants.
About us
Weldmar Hospicecare provides specialist care foradults in Dorset who have a life limiting illness, and support for their lovedones. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, andinclusion across all aspects of our organisation.
Our Inpatient Unit is a 12 bedded palliative care unit caring for patients in the last year of life. The unit has a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care with an emphasis on providing high standards of care.
Job responsibilities
Scope and Limits of AuthorityResponsible and accountable for planning, implementing and evaluatingphysical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual care for the patient/careron a day-to-day basis; referring to the sister as and when required.The post holder is required to contribute to the supervision of junior/newmembers of staff in conjunction with the sister.In absence of a Sister takes charge of the team and the inpatient unit asrequiredHelps foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff moralethrough mutual regard and respectIn absence of a Sister, maintains a skilled nursing presence so as to facilitatea team approach to nursing intervention and multi-disciplinary team workingIs aware of all Hospice policies & procedures and collaborates with othermembers of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure they are adhered toWorks closely with the Sisters to ensure clinical standards of care are achievedand participated in the audit of clinical carePromotes a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff, adheringto health and safety standards and infection prevention proceduresThe post holder has no direct budget responsibility but must be aware of costimplications and make effective use of resources.
To be a safe practitioner and work within the NMC Codes of Conduct andPractice, maintaining registration and PREP; also ensuring that all staff withintheir sphere of responsibility follows the codes.Responsible for offering `out of hours advice to other health care professionalsManagement of pharmacy provisionMaintaining an overview across all patients within the unitTo practice safely according to the charitys policies, procedures andcompetencies.To be responsible for maintaining a personal awareness of professionaldevelopments in nursing in general but particularly in palliative care and toundertake relevant further education.Maintain quality of care by organising self and others, in assessing, planning,implementing and accurately documenting care, in accordance with the hospicephilosophyActs as patient advocate.
To maintain a safe environment within the ward areas and to ensure that allequipment is clean, safe and maintained in good working orderAttend monthly nurse team meetings (when available) for updating of allaspects of clinical and Organisation information and for support of colleagues.Also to attend meetings called by the Chief Executive Officer.To participate in clinical governance and other corporate change projects asdelegatedAct as a shift leader in the absence of a Sister, taking overall responsibility forthe hospice and its environment, including: - Undertaking all admissions and discharges, ensuring procedures andstandards applied - Booking of bank staff in order to ensure staffing quotas maintained - Providing work allocation across the team- Providing advice and support to all staff within the team - Deployment and support of volunteers working in the clinical area - Respond to any managerial changes or crisis quickly and to contact LeadNurse, Director of Nursing or the Chief Executive at home for confirmationof the action taken or to request further assistance - To meet with delegated staff every 6 weeks to review performance andcomplete 1:1s - Under the guidance of Senior Sister/Sister conduct annual performancereviews in order to monitor the performance of delegated staff and provideprofessional development.
To attend mandatory trainingTo update professional specialist palliative care knowledge by attending inhouse and external courses, education sessions and conferencesTo attend appropriate courses leading to recognised post registrationqualificationTo act as a mentor/supervisor to Health Care AssistantsAct as a link nurse for a specialist topic, appropriate to specialist palliative care,liaising with the general hospital and community colleaguesParticipate in agreed audit and research programmes.Act as a mentor/supervisor to nurses new staff, those attending courses orstudent nurses on placement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- Drug Administration
- Requirement to register and maintain registration with NMC
- IV Drug Administration
- Working towards post registration qualification in Palliative Care
- Willingness to work towards Diploma / Degree
- Some knowledge of, and genuine interest in palliative care
- Knowledge of local and national initiatives and trends in health care
Experience
- RN experience, ideally including experience within a relevant field
- Experience of working within more than one health care field
Other Requirements
- An Enhanced plus barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: which will disclose any spent and unspent convictions and cautions (subject to filtering), as well as any relevant police information plus a check of the relevant Barred List/s. It may disclose other information that the police consider is relevant to the role and level of check applied for.
- Commitment to the values and ethos of Weldmar Hospicecare
- Act as an advocate and ambassador for the Charity
- Commitment to and understanding of equality and diversity and how this translates into good practice
- Understands and conforms to Weldmar Hospicecare infection prevention and health and safety policies and actively promotes best practice at all times.
- Commitment to own continued professional and personal development
- Ability to travel which requires a full valid driving licence and business insurance
- (if applicable)
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to provide non-judgemental and
- empathic emotional support to patients whilst maintaining safe and appropriate
- Emotionally able to work within the field of palliative care
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
- Understanding of team nursing
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
- Flexible approach to working arrangements
- Knowledge of clinical audit
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and the structure and nature of specialist
- palliative care services
- Ability to supervise, lead and support the work of other staff
- Confidence and skills to manage the unit in the absence of a Sister
- Able judgement to know which decisions need to be referred on to a senior
- colleague during their absence
- Evidence of an area of special interest
- of ideas and ability to provide advice to other health professionals.
- Ability to have overall vision of the ward to enable planning and prioritization of
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.
