Job summary

Springhill Hospiceis a 16 bedded adult hospice providing the highest

standard ofphysical, psychological and emotional care to our patients with

life limitingillnesses and also to their families, friends and carers, in a safe,

caring andholistic environment. Where possible, patients are encouraged

to maintainindependence and to make informed choices whilst protecting

their privacy anddignity. We offer advice and supportfrom the time of

referralthroughout the illness and into the bereavement period.

We respect allcultural religious and personal beliefs placing the emphasis

of care on anindividual need basis.

We are looking forenthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurses, preferably

with previousexperience of caring for patients with palliative care needs,

to work as part ofan enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team in the Hospices

Inpatient Unit andHospice at Home service.

We encourage allour staff to develop their knowledge and gain new skills

in order toenhance the care of and support given to patients.

Evidence ofprofessional development is required. ENB931 would be desirable or willingness to undertake relevant courses.

The posts aresubject to flexible rostering (annualised hours) and internal rotation to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

Toensure that the highest possible standards of nursing care are carried out inaccordance with the policies and procedures of Springhill Hospice and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and within theNursing team.

About us

This role is based at Springhill Hospice, Rochdale.

SpringhillHospice providesthe following palliative care services to the local adultpopulation who are suffering from the effects of life-limiting and terminalillnesses:

A 16-bed Inpatientunit providing 24-hour medical and nursing care.

Hospice atHome Service – supports people whowant to end their days in their own home by providing the support and symptommanagement they need to be able to do so.

A DayTherapies Centre for up to 16 patients, 4-days-a-week, offeringcomplementary therapies (e.g. reflexology, aromatherapy and massage);creative and beauty therapies, social activities and clinical support.

CommunityService – provides specialistpalliative care and support to patients and families in their own homes

A 24-hour PalliativeCare Advice Line for patients, families, carers and health professionals.

Bereavement Support for relatives following loss.

CounsellingServices for patients, carers andrelatives, provided by a qualified therapist.

An EducationUnit – an in-house training facility for hospice staff and local health andsocial care professionals, with the main focus of training being on theSpringhill Palliative Care Education Passport’ (SPCEP) which ensures that corepalliative care skills are taught to all grades of staff.

Date posted

03 February 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,812 to £32,367 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0007-23-3562

Job locations

Broad Lane

Rochdale

Lancashire

OL16 4PZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL

1.1 Plan,implement and evaluate patient care using multidisciplinary approach followingthe Hospice philosophy, acting as Named Nurse for designated patients, both onthe Hospice inpatient unit and in the patients own home.

1.2 Superviseprofessional work of other staff, where appropriate, and prioritise wherenecessary.

1.3 Inthe absence of senior nursing staff accept delegated responsibility for thepatients within the Inpatient Unit for the duration of an allocated shift.

1.4 Deliverskilled, research based, individually planned nursing care to patients. Evaluate and document all care given, as laiddown by Hospice and NMC policy.

1.5 Ensurepatients and, where appropriate, relatives/carers are involved in the careplanning process and ensure adherence to the Admissions/Discharge policies.

1.6 Inaccordance with the NMC Standardsfor Administration of Medicines and Springhill Hospice Drug ManagementPolicies, undertake drug management procedures, ensuring correct recordkeeping.

1.7 Completepatient documentation in accordance with Hospice policy and the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.

1.8 Workclosely with and liaise appropriately with the multidisciplinary team in thedelivery of care to patients/relatives/carers.

1.9 Maintaina safe environment to patients, relatives, visitors and staff in accordancewith the Health and Safety at Work Act.

1.10 Superviseand contribute to the training and development needs of junior staff, qualifiedand unqualified, including volunteers and others.

1.11 Withinthe scope of professional practice and Hospice policies, perform role expansionduties, following appropriate training and assessment of competence.

1.12 Ensurethat the correct policy for the care and custody of patientsproperty/valuables is adhered to.

1.13 Deliveradvice and support within the constraints of your own professional competencyto patients, carers and healthcare professionals who call the 24 hourpalliative care advice line. Advicegiven will be evidence-based and appropriate training ongoing.

EDUCATION

2.1 Superviseand contribute to the training and development of nursing and care staff andact as mentor to individual nurses on clinical placement.

2.2 Maintaina personal and professional portfolio, providing evidence of self-developmentand ensure PREP requirements are fully met.

2.3 Participatein individual performance review and personal development planning.

2.4 Attendmandatory training sessions as laid down by Springhill Hospice and access otherappropriate educational training programmes as required.

2.5 Participatein clinical and organisational audit and be actively involved in researchactivity and demonstrate the ability to advance palliative care research.

PERSONNEL

3.1 Read, understand and comply with all Hospicepolicies and procedures, applying the principles as appropriate to role.

3.2To be aware of individual specificresponsibilities in respect of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, inrelation to role.

3.3 Introduceand support new personnel in their duties.

3.4 Reportto Sister and Director of Clinical Services as appropriate.

3.5 Participatein meetings/case conferences.

3.6 Ensureyour continued support and encouragement to colleagues within the nursing teamand wider Hospice team at all times.

3.7 Participatein continuing education for personal progress and teaching of nursing staff,trained and untrained, and volunteers.

3.8 Ensurethat all donations received for the Hospice are recorded and passed toappropriate personnel, and assist as required with fundraising.

3.9 Onoccasion represent the Hospice and receive donations at outsidemeetings/functions.

3.10Inthe absence of senior nursing staff, deal appropriately with enquiries,concerns or complaints from patients, visitors, healthcare professionals orgeneral public.

3.11 Maintainrequirements of NMC registration.

3.12 Undertakeany other duties as required and delegated by senior nursing staff.

3.13 Actat all times in a professional and competent manner, so enhancing the professionof Nursing and the reputation of Springhill Hospice to the general public.

PROFESSIONAL

1.1 Plan, implement and evaluate patient care using multidisciplinary approach following the Hospice philosophy, acting as Named Nurse for designated patients, both on the Hospice inpatient unit and in the patients own home.

1.2 Supervise professional work of other staff, where appropriate, and prioritise where necessary.

1.3 In the absence of senior nursing staff accept delegated responsibility for the patients within the Inpatient Unit for the duration of an allocated shift.

1.4 Deliver skilled, research based, individually planned nursing care to patients. Evaluate and document all care given, as laid down by Hospice and NMC policy.

1.5 Ensure patients and, where appropriate, relatives/carers are involved in the care planning process and ensure adherence to the Admissions/Discharge policies.

1.6 In accordance with the NMC Standards for Administration of Medicines and Springhill Hospice Drug Management Policies, undertake drug management procedures, ensuring correct record keeping.

1.7 Complete patient documentation in accordance with Hospice policy and the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.

1.8 Work closely with and liaise appropriately with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care to patients/relatives/carers.

1.9 Maintain a safe environment to patients, relatives, visitors and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

1.10 Supervise and contribute to the training and development needs of junior staff, qualified and unqualified, including volunteers and others.

1.11 Within the scope of professional practice and Hospice policies, perform role expansion duties, following appropriate training and assessment of competence.

1.12 Ensure that the correct policy for the care and custody of patients property/valuables is adhered to.

1.13 Deliver advice and support within the constraints of your own professional competency to patients, carers and healthcare professionals who call the 24 hour palliative care advice line. Advice given will be evidence-based and appropriate training ongoing.

EDUCATION

2.1 Supervise and contribute to the training and development of nursing and care staff and act as mentor to individual nurses on clinical placement.

2.2 Maintain a personal and professional portfolio, providing evidence of self-development and ensure PREP requirements are fully met.

2.3 Participate in individual performance review and personal development planning.

2.4 Attend mandatory training sessions as laid down by Springhill Hospice and access other appropriate educational training programmes as required.

2.5 Participate in clinical and organisational audit and be actively involved in research activity and demonstrate the ability to advance palliative care research.

PERSONNEL

3.1 Read, understand and comply with all Hospice policies and procedures, applying the principles as appropriate to role.

3.2 To be aware of individual specific responsibilities in respect of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, in relation to role.

3.3 Introduce and support new personnel in their duties.

3.4 Report to Sister and Director of Clinical Services as appropriate.

3.5 Participate in meetings/case conferences.

3.6 Ensure your continued support and encouragement to colleagues within the nursing team and wider Hospice team at all times.

3.7 Participate in continuing education for personal progress and teaching of nursing staff, trained and untrained, and volunteers.

3.8 Ensure that all donations received for the Hospice are recorded and passed to appropriate personnel, and assist as required with fundraising.

3.9 On occasion represent the Hospice and receive donations at outside meetings/functions.

3.10 In the absence of senior nursing staff, deal appropriately with enquiries, concerns or complaints from patients, visitors, healthcare professionals or general public.

3.11 Maintain requirements of NMC registration.

3.12 Undertake any other duties as required and delegated by senior nursing staff.

3.13 Act at all times in a professional and competent manner, so enhancing the profession of Nursing and the reputation of Springhill Hospice to the general public.

This job description may be reviewed in conjunction with the postholder in the light of the development of the organisation.

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO INTERNAL ROTATION (DAYS/NIGHTS) TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO FLEXIBLE ROSTERING (ANNUALISED HOURS).

SpringhillHospice is a registered charity. All staff members are expected to contributeto fundraising activities for the benefit of the Hospice.

SpringhillHospice is an equal opportunities employer and has a No Smoking Policy.

Someposts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service/POVA check. If yourequire more information on this please refer to www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs

Job description

Job responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL

1.1 Plan,implement and evaluate patient care using multidisciplinary approach followingthe Hospice philosophy, acting as Named Nurse for designated patients, both onthe Hospice inpatient unit and in the patients own home.

1.2 Superviseprofessional work of other staff, where appropriate, and prioritise wherenecessary.

1.3 Inthe absence of senior nursing staff accept delegated responsibility for thepatients within the Inpatient Unit for the duration of an allocated shift.

1.4 Deliverskilled, research based, individually planned nursing care to patients. Evaluate and document all care given, as laiddown by Hospice and NMC policy.

1.5 Ensurepatients and, where appropriate, relatives/carers are involved in the careplanning process and ensure adherence to the Admissions/Discharge policies.

1.6 Inaccordance with the NMC Standardsfor Administration of Medicines and Springhill Hospice Drug ManagementPolicies, undertake drug management procedures, ensuring correct recordkeeping.

1.7 Completepatient documentation in accordance with Hospice policy and the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.

1.8 Workclosely with and liaise appropriately with the multidisciplinary team in thedelivery of care to patients/relatives/carers.

1.9 Maintaina safe environment to patients, relatives, visitors and staff in accordancewith the Health and Safety at Work Act.

1.10 Superviseand contribute to the training and development needs of junior staff, qualifiedand unqualified, including volunteers and others.

1.11 Withinthe scope of professional practice and Hospice policies, perform role expansionduties, following appropriate training and assessment of competence.

1.12 Ensurethat the correct policy for the care and custody of patientsproperty/valuables is adhered to.

1.13 Deliveradvice and support within the constraints of your own professional competencyto patients, carers and healthcare professionals who call the 24 hourpalliative care advice line. Advicegiven will be evidence-based and appropriate training ongoing.

EDUCATION

2.1 Superviseand contribute to the training and development of nursing and care staff andact as mentor to individual nurses on clinical placement.

2.2 Maintaina personal and professional portfolio, providing evidence of self-developmentand ensure PREP requirements are fully met.

2.3 Participatein individual performance review and personal development planning.

2.4 Attendmandatory training sessions as laid down by Springhill Hospice and access otherappropriate educational training programmes as required.

2.5 Participatein clinical and organisational audit and be actively involved in researchactivity and demonstrate the ability to advance palliative care research.

PERSONNEL

3.1 Read, understand and comply with all Hospicepolicies and procedures, applying the principles as appropriate to role.

3.2To be aware of individual specificresponsibilities in respect of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, inrelation to role.

3.3 Introduceand support new personnel in their duties.

3.4 Reportto Sister and Director of Clinical Services as appropriate.

3.5 Participatein meetings/case conferences.

3.6 Ensureyour continued support and encouragement to colleagues within the nursing teamand wider Hospice team at all times.

3.7 Participatein continuing education for personal progress and teaching of nursing staff,trained and untrained, and volunteers.

3.8 Ensurethat all donations received for the Hospice are recorded and passed toappropriate personnel, and assist as required with fundraising.

3.9 Onoccasion represent the Hospice and receive donations at outsidemeetings/functions.

3.10Inthe absence of senior nursing staff, deal appropriately with enquiries,concerns or complaints from patients, visitors, healthcare professionals orgeneral public.

3.11 Maintainrequirements of NMC registration.

3.12 Undertakeany other duties as required and delegated by senior nursing staff.

3.13 Actat all times in a professional and competent manner, so enhancing the professionof Nursing and the reputation of Springhill Hospice to the general public.

PROFESSIONAL

1.1 Plan, implement and evaluate patient care using multidisciplinary approach following the Hospice philosophy, acting as Named Nurse for designated patients, both on the Hospice inpatient unit and in the patients own home.

1.2 Supervise professional work of other staff, where appropriate, and prioritise where necessary.

1.3 In the absence of senior nursing staff accept delegated responsibility for the patients within the Inpatient Unit for the duration of an allocated shift.

1.4 Deliver skilled, research based, individually planned nursing care to patients. Evaluate and document all care given, as laid down by Hospice and NMC policy.

1.5 Ensure patients and, where appropriate, relatives/carers are involved in the care planning process and ensure adherence to the Admissions/Discharge policies.

1.6 In accordance with the NMC Standards for Administration of Medicines and Springhill Hospice Drug Management Policies, undertake drug management procedures, ensuring correct record keeping.

1.7 Complete patient documentation in accordance with Hospice policy and the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.

1.8 Work closely with and liaise appropriately with the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care to patients/relatives/carers.

1.9 Maintain a safe environment to patients, relatives, visitors and staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

1.10 Supervise and contribute to the training and development needs of junior staff, qualified and unqualified, including volunteers and others.

1.11 Within the scope of professional practice and Hospice policies, perform role expansion duties, following appropriate training and assessment of competence.

1.12 Ensure that the correct policy for the care and custody of patients property/valuables is adhered to.

1.13 Deliver advice and support within the constraints of your own professional competency to patients, carers and healthcare professionals who call the 24 hour palliative care advice line. Advice given will be evidence-based and appropriate training ongoing.

EDUCATION

2.1 Supervise and contribute to the training and development of nursing and care staff and act as mentor to individual nurses on clinical placement.

2.2 Maintain a personal and professional portfolio, providing evidence of self-development and ensure PREP requirements are fully met.

2.3 Participate in individual performance review and personal development planning.

2.4 Attend mandatory training sessions as laid down by Springhill Hospice and access other appropriate educational training programmes as required.

2.5 Participate in clinical and organisational audit and be actively involved in research activity and demonstrate the ability to advance palliative care research.

PERSONNEL

3.1 Read, understand and comply with all Hospice policies and procedures, applying the principles as appropriate to role.

3.2 To be aware of individual specific responsibilities in respect of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, in relation to role.

3.3 Introduce and support new personnel in their duties.

3.4 Report to Sister and Director of Clinical Services as appropriate.

3.5 Participate in meetings/case conferences.

3.6 Ensure your continued support and encouragement to colleagues within the nursing team and wider Hospice team at all times.

3.7 Participate in continuing education for personal progress and teaching of nursing staff, trained and untrained, and volunteers.

3.8 Ensure that all donations received for the Hospice are recorded and passed to appropriate personnel, and assist as required with fundraising.

3.9 On occasion represent the Hospice and receive donations at outside meetings/functions.

3.10 In the absence of senior nursing staff, deal appropriately with enquiries, concerns or complaints from patients, visitors, healthcare professionals or general public.

3.11 Maintain requirements of NMC registration.

3.12 Undertake any other duties as required and delegated by senior nursing staff.

3.13 Act at all times in a professional and competent manner, so enhancing the profession of Nursing and the reputation of Springhill Hospice to the general public.

This job description may be reviewed in conjunction with the postholder in the light of the development of the organisation.

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO INTERNAL ROTATION (DAYS/NIGHTS) TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO FLEXIBLE ROSTERING (ANNUALISED HOURS).

SpringhillHospice is a registered charity. All staff members are expected to contributeto fundraising activities for the benefit of the Hospice.

SpringhillHospice is an equal opportunities employer and has a No Smoking Policy.

Someposts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service/POVA check. If yourequire more information on this please refer to www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse (Level 1) with minimum of 3 years post registration experience.
  • Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to undertake further study in palliative care.

Desirable

  • Certificate/Diploma in palliative care.
  • Qualification in assessment and mentorship in clinical practice.
  • Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

  • An understanding of specialist palliative care.
  • Knowledge of the philosophy of palliative care.

Desirable

  • Evidence of day-to-day management in a clinical area.
  • Specialist palliative care experience.
  • Experience of working within a Community setting.
  • Understanding of the impact of illness on patient and family.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse (Level 1) with minimum of 3 years post registration experience.
  • Evidence of continued professional development and willingness to undertake further study in palliative care.

Desirable

  • Certificate/Diploma in palliative care.
  • Qualification in assessment and mentorship in clinical practice.
  • Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

  • An understanding of specialist palliative care.
  • Knowledge of the philosophy of palliative care.

Desirable

  • Evidence of day-to-day management in a clinical area.
  • Specialist palliative care experience.
  • Experience of working within a Community setting.
  • Understanding of the impact of illness on patient and family.

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).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).