Job Title: Hospice Out of Hours Nurse - Bank/ Casual
(Role equivalent to Agenda for Change Band 5)
Payment: Standard on-call payment per shift plus additional callout allowance mileage
Standard on-call payment: £100 per shift
Initial call out: Additional £60 payment
Any further call outs: Additional £20 per call out
8pm cancellation: 4 hours pay will be due (£40)
Premiums will be payable in relation to the standard on-call payment (£100 element only) for Saturdays, Sundays and Evora Hospice recognized bank holidays
No payment for any shift cancelled due to no patients or your non-attendance
Hours: On call from 22.00 to 08.00 on any shift
Location: Community based role delivering care in patients’ homes throughout the catchment area (BT35 greater Newry City)
Base: Departing from own home
Reports to: Community Services Manager
Main Purpose of Job
Working as part of the Hospice Out of Hours Nurse Team, to be responsible for providing a nursing service to patients, who have a cancer diagnosis and are at end-of-life, as well as their families
To participate in the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating of care of patients in their own home encompassing the Hospice’s philosophy of palliative care
To collaboratively work with GPs, SHSCT District Nursing Team, Out of Hours, Marie Curie Service and SHSCT Specialist Palliative Care Team, to ensure effective communication in the provision of care for patients and their families at the end of life
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to meet patient’s needs and to enable symptoms to be well controlled at end of life
Maintain clinical competencies as defined by the needs of the service such as management of syringe drivers, administration of oral medication, administration of intravenous drug therapies, wound management, stoma care and basic life support
Work effectively with community professionals, hospital, and community palliative care teams, ensuring effective communication between all service providers
Build and maintain trusting relationships with patients, and their families/carers demonstrating empathy, dignity and understanding at all times
Ensure safe handling and administration of medicinal products in accordance with Hospice procedures, NMC requirements and RQIA standards
Provide advice and support for the carers and family according to their needs and the level of intervention required at end of life
Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and carers ensuring that the patient’s individual needs are met, reporting any issues or concerns, including safeguarding risks, to the Community Services Manager
Regularly work without supervision for all of your shift
Participate in the orientation, induction, and training of new staff and support, supervise and mentor staff
Refer any concerns around poor performance and practice to the Community Services Manager
Assist in maintaining own and others health, safety and security
General Responsibilities
Take responsibility for managing and prioritising own workload in conjunction with the Community Services Manager
Work independently, as part of the Hospice Out of Hours Nursing Team and also as part of the wider Hospice team
Promote and be an advocate for Evora Hospice at all times
Professional Responsibilities
Maintain professional registration with the NMC, adhering to the NMC code at all times
Ensure professional and personal development and accountability in accordance with the NMC Revalidation requirements, ensuring revalidation is completed 3 yearly
Practice in accordance with Evora Hospice policies and procedures
Actively participate in the annual performance review process to identify opportunities for learning and development
Participate in continual professional development as required, ensuring required training is kept up-to-date and renewed on a timely basis
Actively participate in clinical supervision and team meetings to ensure a contribution to the professional development of the nursing team
Maintain appropriate car insurance to cover business travel purposes and provide evidence of this at the time of annual renewal
Reporting, Records Evaluation
Maintain accurate records (manually/ electronically) as requested, ensuring all documentation is legible, accurate, written in black ink and clearly signed and time date in accordance with NMC standards
Adhere to all relevant Hospice policies, including Confidentiality and Data Protection (GDPR)
When working remotely, ensure sensitive information is treated with due care and respect to maintain confidentiality and security and that any Hospice property is stored out of sight in the boot of your car whilst away from Hospice premises (and that your car is locked when unattended)
Regulations Standards
All work must be undertaken in adherence to the ethical standards of practice as set down by the Department of Health (NI), NMC and in accordance with RQIA requirements
All safeguarding measures must be adhered to in undertaking the duties of this role
Health Safety
Under the Health and Safety at Work (NI Order 1978, you are required to take all reasonable steps while at work to ensure your own health and safety and safety of those who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. You are also required to co-operate fully with regard to the implementation of health and safety arrangements and should not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare at work. You must familiarise yourself with and comply with all health and safety policies which are relevant to your area of work.
Equal Opportunities
Evora Hospice operates an equal opportunities policy in accordance with the Fair Employment (NI) Acts 1976 and 1989, the Sex Discrimination (NI) Order 1976, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997. All employees have a responsibility to be familiar with policies on equal opportunities and to help ensure a working environment in which the dignity of all fellow employees is respected.
Values Behaviours
All employees of Evora Hospice are required to promote and support its mission and values:
Core Values: Dignity, Compassion, Integrity, Innovation, Excellence and Equality
Employees are expected to:
Always operate with honesty and integrity
Show respect for and a sensitivity towards all those you meet in your working day
Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Actively develop self and others where possible
Participate in corporate or fund-raising events to enable all employees to make a personal contribution to the success of the charity
Operate with tact, patience and diplomacy and maintain a sensitive and professional approach towards colleagues and service users
This job description will be reviewed in the light of new developments. It should not be regarded as restrictive or definitive but acts as a broad guide to the demands of the post.
Registered on part 1 of the NMC register
2 years’ post registration experience
Knowledge in the administration of medicines
Ability to remain calm under pressure and be sensitive to various situations
Excellent record-keeping skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to demonstrate initiative and be pro-active
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to work on own and as part of a team
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Enthusiastic with a self-motivated approach
Tact, patience and diplomacy and the ability to maintain a sensitive and professional approach towards colleagues and patients in a confidential setting
Full driving license with eligibility to drive in the UK and access to a car for work purposes
Must live within 50 minutes travelling time (measurable by Google Maps) of any address within the catchment area
