Senior Staff Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £40,286.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £40286.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Huddersfield, HD5 9UY |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0030-26-0000 |
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Primary Responsibilities Clinical Role To act as specialist resource to colleagues, MDTmembersand external agencies. To act as a link nurse for clinical topics andparticipatein education and training for that area of care. To function as an active participant in MDT meetings and other clinical meetings providing feedback anddisseminatinginformation asappropriate. To act as a Primary Nurse, responsible for the organisation of patient care and delegation of duties to nursing staff. Toparticipatein all patient care activities, giving guidance and support as necessary to other team members. To ensure that all medications are correctly stored, administered and recordedin accordance withHospice policy and legal requirements. To deal with and report accidents, untowardoccurrencesor complaints according to The Kirkwoods policy. To co-operate with any investigation of accidents, untowardoccurrencesor complaints. Toinitiatethe involvement of the multi-disciplinary team members to ensure effective patient management, continuity of care and the support of patients and their families. To promote andmaintainstaff morale, giving support,supervisionand guidance to other team members. Toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with patients,relativesand all visitors to The Kirkwood. To ensure that all staff are trained in the use of equipment having regard for the safety of the patients and themselves. To be proactive in the development of clinical areas, supporting other Senior Staff Nurses and the Matron through contribution ofnew ideasto improve andmaintainstandards of care. Managerial Role To co-operate with The Kirkwoods administration and carry out nursing administrative duties asrequired. Tomaintainagreed stock levels of stores and other equipment. To be aware of the importance of efficiency and cost effectiveness within The Kirkwood and act accordingly. To manage bank staff on aday to daybasisto ensureappropriate staffinglevels, obtaining bank shifts asappropriate forwork load. Toparticipatein the recruitment of junior staff. To ensure The Kirkwoods nursing policies and procedures are adhered to andparticipatein policy reviews asrequired. Tomaintainprofessionalclincalrecords (written and computerised) to NMC and hospice standards, auditing these on a regular basis. To recognise, prevent where possible and manage areas of conflict, reporting to the Matron if unable to resolve. To carry out annual appraisal of team members asrequired. To acknowledge and respond to the concerns of patients, families or carers and take initial steps to resolve issues, escalating asappropriate. To work in other areas in The Kirkwood asrequiredto ensure continuity of patient care in all areas. Educational Role Toparticipatein the induction,trainingand ongoing supervision of team members. Toparticipatein hospice education and training programmes. To be appraised annually. To develop andmaintainpersonal and professional development sharing knowledge and skills with multi-disciplinary team members. To act as mentor or clinical supervisor to colleagues and visiting students asappropriate. To access clinical supervision asrequired. Quality Assurance Role To be actively involved in standard setting,implementationand review. To undertake surveys,auditsor research as necessary to ensure delivery ofevidence basedpractice. To suggest areas for clinical development,auditor research relevant to specialist palliative care. Other Responsibilities To workin accordance withthe 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 Toparticipatein The Kirkwoods performance and development review process. To undertake any other duties required by The Kirkwoods Management teamcommensuratewith the post. To undertake annual mandatory training provided by The Kirkwood. Tomaintaincomplete confidentiality as a condition of employment. Information relating to patients, other members of staff and volunteers or which isacquiredfor the purposes of employment may only bedisclosedwith the express permission of theappropriate manager. To respect the ethos and values of The Kirkwood and its services andcomply withits policies,proceduresand regulations. This job description is not exhaustive therefore the employer and employee share responsibility to review and amend this job descriptionin order toreflect any changes in role/development.