HospiceHome Nurse
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Coleford, GL16 8QE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0512-25-0004 |
Summary
Clinical Responsibilities To work a minimum of two - three Clinical Shifts per week, times as per service need. To participate in the On Call Rota and potentially work unsociable and bank holidays as required. To support the coordination the day to day running of the service. To ensure the safe and effective delivery of care to those referred to the service. To complete assessments, risk assessments and ongoing assessments for those on the Hospice at Home Caseload. To ensure the referral process is followed and that Care Needs Requests are in place for those receiving Hospice at Home Care. To ensure, I collaboration with the Hospice at Home Lead that the staff rota is up to date and reviewed. To be proactive in filling any gaps on the rota either by filling gaps yourself or by sourcing alternative cover. To monitor and triage referrals appropriately and in any event within four hours of referral (or at the first available opportunity if working a clinical shift causes a delay. To ensure that the patients records are accurate, up to date and maintained. To ensure all visits are uploaded to Systmone promptly to ensure staff are fully up to date. To effectively plan, prioritise and allocate resources on a case-by-case basis. To induct new staff and work with existing staff to ensure competence and enhance knowledge. To support the allocation of resources on a needs led basis. To support the Hospice at Home Lead and act as a service coordinator for patients, carers, and health care professionals as required. Along with the Hospice at Home Lead to be the first point of contact for incoming calls and queries for the service. To maintain an awareness of the Hospice at Home caseload, including referral, admission, and discharge. To agree treatment and care plans with referrer and Hospice at Home staff that reflect the total needs of the patient. Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, patients, relatives and carers as part of their receipt of palliative and/or End of Life care. Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any problems in communication. To participate in regular meetings with other members of the multi-professional team to implement and monitor the patient plan. Leadership Responsibilities To participate in regular meetings with other members of the multi-professional team to implement and monitor the patient plan. To maintain continuing professional development, using appropriate opportunities to develop skills and knowledge. To support the Hospice at Home Lead with team meetings and report to the Hospice at Home Lead as required. To collaborate with the Hospice at Home Lead to supervise and support the Hospice at Home staff. To assist the Hospice at Home Lead in the development and implementation of evidence-based practice guidelines. To promote the Hospice at Home service both within Great Oaks Hospice and the local community. To assist the Hospice at Home Lead in the development of strong links between the Hospice at Home, Primary Health Care Teams, Local Authorities, and other community agencies in order to optimise the provision of service and benefits for patients, their families and carers. To support the monitoring and sign off timesheets and expense forms, liaising with the Hospice at Home Lead as appropriate. To assist the Hospice at Home Lead in the audit and evaluation of the Hospice at Home Service. To work effectively with all personnel within the Hospice at Home team, hospice multi-disciplinary team, community staff, social services, hospital professionals and the specialist palliative care team. To maintain regular professional contact with other registered nurses within the hospice, the specialist palliative care team and within other local pertinent organisations e.g. primary health care teams and the NHS PCT. To support the monitoring of the quality of the work within the Hospice at Home team and alert the Hospice at Home Lead to quality issues. Professional Responsibilities To remain aware of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Statutory Requirements for Practice, Guidelines and Codes of Practice. To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work, and to understand the need for professional self-development. To comply fully with Great Oaks Hospice Operational and Clinical Guidelines. To ensure patient and service records are recorded and maintained in accordance with Great Oaks Hospice Policies and professional standards. Effectively comply with all NMC regulations. Ensure own actions promote quality. To understand own role within the organisation and Hospice at Home team. Work within the current clinical governance framework and maintain appropriate policies and procedures/guidelines and protocols as designated by Great Oaks Hospice. Undertake Mandatory/Statutory training as provided by Great Oaks Hospice. Undertake regular Line Management and supervision in support of continuing professional development and resolution of personal reactions to the accumulative emotional nature of the job. Other Responsibilities Act as a responsible individual in relation to Health and Safety and be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the work area. Undertake flexible hours including additional clinical shifts, on-call duties, antisocial hours as and when the need arises ensure staffing levels are adequate. Ensure that the disclosure and use of confidential staff information is both lawful and ethical, and to recognise own responsibility for compliance with relevant legislation. Promote, at all levels, the Hospice's vision, values, and strategic objectives. Hold an enhanced DBS and Occupational Health clearances appropriate to the role.