Job description

Job responsibilities

DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:

Provide specialist palliative care expertise and act as a professional role model. Supervise junior staff and students, ensuring quality care. In the absence of the Inpatient Unit Sister, you will provide leadership and coordination of the ward. Responsible for ensuring compliance with Hospice policies and procedures, safe custody of medications, and adherence to clinical governance standards

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assess and plan individualised care for palliative patients, managing complex symptoms and advanced pain control.
• Coordinate patient admissions and discharges, working closely with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
• Delegate tasks to ensure the effective and safe provision of care.
• Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with professional standards.
• Provide culturally sensitive care, respecting the diverse needs and beliefs of patients and families.
• Ensure respectful and dignified post-death care for the patient and family, offering practical and emotional support.
• Adhere to all Hospice policies with reference to confidentiality, Data Protection and Health and Safety, manual handling and Infection control.
• Adhere to the Hospice Uniform and appearance policy.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Lead by example to encourage teamwork and maintain high standards of care.
• Oversee skill mix and ensure appropriate staff allocation during shifts.
• Act as the designated lead in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring the smooth operation of the unit.

Educational Responsibilities:

• Support the orientation and training of new staff members.
• Mentor and provide supervision to junior staff, students, and volunteers, fostering their development.
• Act as a link nurse, ensuring the integration of evidence-based practices within the team.
• Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development, identifying opportunities for learning and improvement.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Practice, maintaining active registration and fulfilling CPD requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision and ensure that mandatory training is completed and up to date.
• Attend training and study days to stay informed about developments in palliative care and nursing.
• Demonstrate respect and dignity towards all patients, customers, and colleagues, regardless of their background, as part of St Davids commitment to providing a range of services and employment opportunities for a diverse population.

Job responsibilities

DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:

Provide specialist palliative care expertise and act as a professional role model. Supervise junior staff and students, ensuring quality care. In the absence of the Inpatient Unit Sister, you will provide leadership and coordination of the ward. Responsible for ensuring compliance with Hospice policies and procedures, safe custody of medications, and adherence to clinical governance standards

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assess and plan individualised care for palliative patients, managing complex symptoms and advanced pain control.
• Coordinate patient admissions and discharges, working closely with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
• Delegate tasks to ensure the effective and safe provision of care.
• Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with professional standards.
• Provide culturally sensitive care, respecting the diverse needs and beliefs of patients and families.
• Ensure respectful and dignified post-death care for the patient and family, offering practical and emotional support.
• Adhere to all Hospice policies with reference to confidentiality, Data Protection and Health and Safety, manual handling and Infection control.
• Adhere to the Hospice Uniform and appearance policy.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Lead by example to encourage teamwork and maintain high standards of care.
• Oversee skill mix and ensure appropriate staff allocation during shifts.
• Act as the designated lead in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring the smooth operation of the unit.

Educational Responsibilities:

• Support the orientation and training of new staff members.
• Mentor and provide supervision to junior staff, students, and volunteers, fostering their development.
• Act as a link nurse, ensuring the integration of evidence-based practices within the team.
• Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development, identifying opportunities for learning and improvement.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Practice, maintaining active registration and fulfilling CPD requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision and ensure that mandatory training is completed and up to date.
• Attend training and study days to stay informed about developments in palliative care and nursing.
• Demonstrate respect and dignity towards all patients, customers, and colleagues, regardless of their background, as part of St Davids commitment to providing a range of services and employment opportunities for a diverse population.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in palliative care and related clinical areas.

Other

Desirable

• Clean driving licence.
• Welsh Speaker.

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse (RGN).
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Palliative care qualification.
• Diploma/Degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of care giving
• Has an empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with palliative care needs

Skills

Essential

• IT literate.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competency in managing complex patient care.
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
• Passion to work within a palliative care setting.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work days and night shifts and be flexible to support the service
• needs.

Desirable

• Experience of promoting change through development of learning initiatives

Experience

Essential

• Experience in palliative care and related clinical areas.

Other

Desirable

• Clean driving licence.
• Welsh Speaker.

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse (RGN).
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Palliative care qualification.
• Diploma/Degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of care giving
• Has an empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with palliative care needs

Skills

Essential

• IT literate.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competency in managing complex patient care.
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
• Passion to work within a palliative care setting.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work days and night shifts and be flexible to support the service
• needs.

Desirable

• Experience of promoting change through development of learning initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St David’s Hospice

Address

Gwynedd Community Health Trust

Penrhos Beach Road

Holyhead

Gwynedd

LL65 2QA

Employer's website

https://stdavidshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)