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Wellbeing Hub Staff Nurse/Senior Staff Nurse
| Posting date: | 08 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,407 to £30,639 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407 - £30639 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 July 2024 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL1 4QT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0057-24-0015 |
Summary
Key Objectives Promote and maintain the philosophy of the hospice. Make decisions based upon knowledge and experience and be accountable for those decisions in the absence of the senior members of staff. Work closely with other disciplines and deputise for the WBH Sister Promote and maintain high quality patient care by acting as a role model for more junior staff. Deliver Specialist Palliative Care to patients / families. Manage human resources and equipment. Ensure all staff work in accordance with Bolton Hospice policies, procedures and protocols. Ensure standards are maintained at all times. Professional / Clinical Practice Work in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Conduct. Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Demonstrate skills in the practice of palliative care. Promote the contribution of nursing within the multi-disciplinary team. Deputise in absence of the WBH Sister Maintain and develop evidence based holistic care. Ensure accurate record keeping. Take on active role in clinical practice. Help create an environment which reflects the Hospices philosophy and its specialist palliative care approach. Give medication in line with Bolton Hospice Management of Medicine policy. Develop good communication and professional liaison with all other personnel and agencies involved in the service delivery of palliative care. To promote effective communication between members of the multi-disciplinary team and users of the service. Ensure that all nursing care is carried out in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council Scope of Professional Practice. Ensure patients risk assessments are carried out daily Identify own learning needs Take opportunities to shadow WBH Nurse Take opportunities to develop new activities and groups Support more junior staff. Evidence Based Care, Quality and Standards With others, undertake appropriate audit. With others, define and agree care standards, monitor, evaluate and audit the implementation and effectiveness of these standards. With others implement and monitor all relevant Hospice Policies and Procedures, Health and Safety Guidelines and professional regulations and guidelines. Adhere to Bolton Hospice Management of Medicines Policy. Ensure adherence to all Bolton Hospice policies and procedures. Be aware of Clinical Governance. Manage risk effectively. Have an awareness of the complaints procedure. Maintain personal and professional development. Ensure equipment is maintained as appropriate, and necessary records are maintained. Organisational/Managerial/Leadership Be involved with induction of clinical staff as appropriate. Undertake regular education to develop leadership management skills. Undertake a regular KSF review. Participate, under the guidance of the Sister, in strategic developments within the organisation. Contribute to the Hospice business plan by setting, with others, Team objectives annually. Appropriately manage organisation and clinical change. Education and Training Identify own learning and development needs, based upon nationally and locally agreed requirements for the delivery and development of palliative care. Be actively involved with education. Promote a positive clinical learning environment. Support the Preceptorship Programme for new members of staff. Keep up to date with issues in nursing and nursing research, especially those relating to palliative care nursing. Undertake mandatory training and ensure staff receive mandatory training. Clinical Governance Work with the clinical team to ensure that high standards of treatment and pathways of care, which are evidence based, documented and monitored, are in place. Manage clinical risk issues in collaboration with the Senior Staff. Participate in Audit. Promote the safety of patients, staff, visitors and volunteers at all times. Attend clinical meetings when required. Attend in house education sessions. Communication Attend and participate in organisational meetings to ensure awareness of developments within the area of practice and organisationally. Communicate with other service users to provide support and efficiency both internally and externally. Liaise with external agencies to plan discharges Promote positive communications and relationships with the public. Other The post holder will work Tuesday to Friday inclusive 08:30 16:30. Any other requirements as appropriate to the post and location.