Bank Registered Nurses

Job summary Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end oflife care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness.
Based inFarnham, Camberly and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across WestSurrey and North East Hampshire.Bank Registered NursesVarious shifts available£ £ per hour plus enhancementsWe have an on-going need for Registered Nurses towork across our Inpatient Unit and Hospice Care at Home team at PhyllisTuckwell.Are you passionate about making a difference andcommitted to providing high-quality care?Phyllis Tuckwell is looking for dynamic andmotivated Registered Nurses to join our team.This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiasticand experienced Nurses who value flexibility but are looking for a rewardingrole where they are able to provide high quality patient & family focusedcare within a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job The successful candidates will have a breadth ofnursing experience, the ability to assess and interpret clinical conditions andexcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to work acrossboth the In-Patient Unit and in the Community is important.
Whilst palliative care experience is valuable, itis not essential as full training and support will be given.
About us Phyllis Tuckwell offers: Holiday pay Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan Health Cash Plan Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Staff Benefit Scheme Comprehensive education and training with personal development opportunities Clinical Supervision and support A motivated and compassionate team whose passion is to make a difference Multidisciplinary working within a forward thinking and supportive organisation Job description Job responsibilities Post: RegisteredNurseAccountable to: Inpatient Services ManagerJob Purpose:The postholder will maintain the highest standards of nursing carewith patients, their families and carers in the In-Patient Unit.
This role willinvolve providing holistic assessment, identification of patient needs, careplanning and care provision jointly with other multidisciplinary team members,so that people who use our service receive co-ordinated, compassionate andperson-centred care.
The role requires a commitment toenabling choice and providing respectful and dignified support for people asthey approach the end of life and to their families and carers.
The postholder will contribute to a safe,effective, and efficient culture by participating in riskassessment and by working in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwell (PT) policies andprocedures.ResponsibilitiesClinicalTo provide best practice usingevidence-based care to underpin the delivery of safe, effective, responsive,compassionate care.To provide clinical guidanceand support to staff, both paid and voluntary.To ensure statutoryobligations are met and staff follow those that are relevant to the clinicalarea.To ensure quality standardsare maintained and enhanced, and constantly re-evaluated in order to providethe highest standards of holistic care.To co-ordinate 24-hourprovision of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursingcare.To work as part of themulti-disciplinary team, where there is a healthy regard and value formulti-professional knowledge and skills to enhance patient and familyexperience.
To ensure patient recordsare properly maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and PT policies.To be able to demonstrate anunderstanding of issues relating to the ethical aspects of palliative care andtheir application in the workplace.To report accidents,incidents and complaints to the Ward Sister/ line Manager/ or on-call Manager,and or Medical Director where appropriate.
To understand and adhere to the PT Medication Management policy inrelation to the correct handling, usage, and administration of all drugsincluding controlled drugs.
ProfessionalTo understand and workwithin the Health and Social Care Act (2012), the PT business plan andphilosophy.To work as part of themultidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families andcarers centred on understanding their needs and preferences for care provision.
To provide appropriateinformation and support to patients, carers and friends in accordance withCaldicott principles.To liase and developeffective relationships with external health care professionals and otheragencies ensuring patient continuity across all care settings.ManagerialTo ensure a safe workingenvironment is maintained, in accordance with the PT Governance, Care, Fire andHealth and Safety policies, reporting any potential hazards to the line managerTo report any feedbackconcerns and complaints from patients, their relatives or other advocates tothe Ward Sister, line Manager, or manager on call as appropriate.To ensure that the team hasthe appropriate skill mix and nursing resources are used wisely.To ensure team cohesion andspirit is maintained through ongoingsupportive relationships, and consideration of colleagues at all timesTo act up for the Nurse KeyWorker as required, ensuring ongoing continuity and communication of care.To help support a culture ofongoing professional and personal development relating to clinicalpractice.
In the community to adhereto the lone working policy, to underpin staff and patient safety.
Training and Developmenta)TeamTo develop an area ofclinical expertise and disseminate to peer team members as a specialistresourceTo support the professionaldevelopment and safe practice of others.b) Personal & professional To maintain up-to-dateclinical experience and knowledge and be able to provide evidence of this,including for re-validation purposes.
To act as an assessor andmentor to administrative personnel and students who need to develop skills andacquire experience in the field of palliative care.Through the use of the PTannual appraisal, encourage professional growth and identify areas fordevelopment.
To strengthen and developclinical skills across all care settings in conjunction with line manager.ResearchTo participate in researchand audit within the PT environment, encouraging staff participation.To implement findings ofevidence-based practice.
Safeguarding, Equality,Diversity and Inclusion Role holders arerequired to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context,ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults andchildren at risk.
You are required to: adhereto Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supportsthe local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014)and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
informthe appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or childmay be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to anEqual Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals,with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.
This job description is underpinned by PhyllisTuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embracediversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.
This job description is current and subject to yearlyreview in consultation with the jobholder.
It is liable to reflect andanticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.
Person Specification Education and Training Essential Evidence of relevant continuing professional development Relationships and Communication Essential Ability to share knowledge and skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Sense of humour Demonstrate interest, enthusiasm & determination Be flexible and energetic Ability to cope with stressful situations Self-awareness and coping strategies Ability to write in a clear and legible form Experience Essential Consolidated current nursing skills and knowledge post registration Evidence of knowledge of current health care issues Demonstrates understanding of hospital, community and hospice care Quality Essential Commitment to providing high quality, individualised holistic care to patients and their relatives/ carers Awareness of the Care Quality Commission Standards and Hospice philosophy.
Awareness of the principles of governance and patient safety.
Team Working Essential Have an understanding of and experience of multidisciplinary team working Ability to liaise effectively and work as a team with other disciplines Ability to show interpersonal sensitivity to others, understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion To work effectively with others as a team Ability to supervise and organise work Qualifications Essential 1st Level Nurse Willingness to undertake relevant post graduate courses or equivalent Mentorship qualification, or Practice Supervisor /Assessor qualification, or willing to undertake.
Risk Management Essential Understanding of the importance of policies and procedures Understanding of health and safety in the work-place, and principles of risk management.