Bank Staff Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Medi 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £15.76 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £15.76 an hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Huddersfield, HD5 9UY |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0030-16 |
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Professional/Clinical Role To identify and assess physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients and families/carers. To identify patients individual nursing problems and needs, plan and implement care in an open and co-operative manner respecting the rights of the individual. To anticipate the deterioration and impending death of patients and emotionally prepare the patient and family, exploring their awareness of the situation. To develop greater awareness and understanding of the different therapeutic options available to meet the holistic needs of patients requiring specialist palliative care. To participate appropriately in meetings to plan and/or evaluate strategies of care for patients and their families. To liaise effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team and external health care professionals to promote high quality care. To foster positive working relationships with other departments across the Hospice. To be involved actively in discharge planning to ensure a smooth transition between care settings. To demonstrate competence in drug administration in line with hospice policy and NMC standards. To assist in teaching patients and their family/carers in preparation for changes in treatment, expectations, and discharge. To develop personal time management skills and the ability to prioritise nursing care for a group of patients. To provide help and direction in a timely and supportive manner to volunteers and others on the in-patient unit. To act as a clinical role model for junior staff. To ensure that patient documentation is completed accurately using SystmOne and paper records in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct , hospice standards and legal requirements. To promote a harmonious environment conducive to the work of the hospice. Managerial Role To offer support, supervision and management to junior staff. To develop an understanding of nursing team management with support and guidance of senior staff nurses/Sister and Matron. To participate in the annual appraisal scheme. To maintain a professional portfolio in accordance with NMC recommendations and the knowledge and skills framework for the role. To comply with NMC revalidation requirements. To act appropriately in the event of a fire or serious incident. To address poor performance and report to a relevant person for further action to be taken. To assist in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards and policies. To be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in accordance with hospice policy. Education and Audit Role To participate in the support and educational development of student nurses and less experienced clinical staff. To be involved in the development and delivery of education sessions for hospice staff. To contribute to and lead on quality and audit initiatives, identify areas for audit, make recommendations and follow through to implementation. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice. To complete mandatory competencies required for clinical practice. To identify personal training needs, to ensure personal competency in the use of all equipment used in delivering patient care. Resource Management Role To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in ordering and use of equipment. To assist in the monitoring of staffing requirements and report problems to the senior nurse/appropriate manager. Policies and Procedures The post holder is required to familiarize themselves with all Kirkwood Hospice policies and procedures and to comply with these at all times. Failure to comply with any of Kirkwood Hospices policies may result in disciplinary action. Infection Control All staff have a responsibility to act and follow Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust and Kirkwood Hospice infection control policies and procedures and be aware the importance of protecting themselves, patients and visitors and in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. Health and Safety All staff have a responsibility to identify and assess risk. Staff are actively encouraged to report all incidents including near misses. In order to ensure all incidents are reported, an open culture operates in which staff are free to report incidents in the knowledge that they will be supported. The post holder is responsible for the identification, assessment and analysis of risks and implementing action plans to reduce risk and minimize the impact of known risks and ensure they are familiar with all risk management and health and safety policies and procedures. Eqaul Opportunities All employees are expected to be aware of, and adhere to, Kirkwood Hospices Equal Opportunities Policy and carry out their associated duties and responsibilities under this policy. Other Responsibilities To work in accordance with the values of The Kirkwood. Patients, Families and Carers are the focus of everything we do. Our values are what we live and work by. We are: Respectful and Inclusive Passionate and Determined Open and Honest Kind and Compassionate Forward-thinking We strive for Quality and Excellence To participate in The Kirkwoods performance and development review process. To undertake any other duties required by The Kirkwoods Management team commensurate with the post. To undertake annual mandatory training provided by The Kirkwood. To maintain complete confidentiality as a condition of employment. Information relating to patients, other members of staff and volunteers or which is acquired for the purposes of employment may only be disclosed with the express permission of the appropriate manager. To respect the ethos and values of The Kirkwood and its services and comply with its policies, procedures and regulations. This job description is not exhaustive therefore the employer and employee share responsibility to review and amend this job description in order to reflect any changes in role/development.