Senior Staff Nurse/HospiceHome Paramedic
| Posting date: | 10 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,612.00 to £43,022.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35612.00 - £43022.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2024 |
| Location: | Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1JR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0323-24-0006 |
Summary
To deliver high quality holistic care to any patients with a terminal illness such as Dementia, Cancer, Organ Failure (end stages) and Neurological conditions within the community setting . These patients should have been referred to our services by fellow health care professionals or the patient or family.Day to Day Operations Assess, plan, implement and evaluate pathways of care for patients in a way that reflects the Hospice philosophy. Providing a rapid and coordinated response to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions at the end of life. Support patients to achieve their end of life wishes to die in the preferred place of care. Agree individualised patient centered care plans to deliver a high standard of evidence based palliative care working in partnership with external agencies where necessary. Review, deliver and update care plans and documentation, escalating all concerns to the appropriate individual. Recognise and react to all palliative care emergencies appropriately. Work alongside other members of the team in assisting with teaching patients and their family/carers in preparation for changes in treatment and expectations. Promote a safe environment for all patients, carers, visitors and staff in the patients own home as appropriate. Develop an understanding of available resources in the community which will facilitate and support the provision of care to the patient requiring specialist palliative care. Communicate effectively with members of the wider team. Safely and competently administer all medications including subcutaneous medications as applicable. Be able to work independently within the parameters of own competence. Provide a high standard of sensitive communication with patients, families and carers, which maintains an individuals privacy and dignity.