Staff Nurse

Job summary Overgate Hospice has twelve Inpatient beds and a Day Hospice that provides the highest standard of compassionate & evidence-based specialist palliative care and end of life care for adults in Calderdale, who have active, progressive and life limiting illnesses.However, the current constraints of our ageing facilities are making this more difficult than ever.
Our ambitious redevelopment plans to modernise and expand our existing facilities will transform the environment in which we care for out patients, as well as meaning we can care for more people who need us.
In April 2024, Overgate Hospice launched a capital campaign to raise the funds needed to make these transformational plans become a reality.
Main duties of the job Work with nursing colleagues to deliver skilled, practical, and compassionatenursing careNegotiate clinical options and decisions with the patient, family, andmultidisciplinary teamIdentify hopes and goals of the patient and family and work with themtowards their achievementMonitor both physical and psychological symptoms of the illnessIdentify new problems and discuss options for resolving themDiscover the extent to which carers wish to be involved, particularlywith practical careTeach the skills of practical nursing care to enable carers to manage anddevelop confidenceAnticipate the changing needs of patients and emotionally prepare thepatient and family, exploring the patient and family awareness of the situationTo ensure that nursing documentationis recorded accurately, legibly and that regular reviews of patients careplans are maintainedResponsible for the organisation ofpatient care and the delegation of duties to nursing staff.
To participate inpatient care activities, giving guidance and support as necessary to other teammembersTo workcollaboratively with the multidisciplinaryteam to ensure patients are effectively managedTo work unsupervised and take chargeof the Inpatient Unit when required and to be responsible for the running ofthe Inpatient Unit in the absence of the Ward Manager/SisterTo provide support and guidance whendealing with advice call requests ensuring the On-Call Consultant is contactedas appropriate in line with current procedure About us Look no further.
Overgate Hospice has been providing end-of-life care and support to people across Calderdale and their families for almost 40 years.
As we look to continue our work, and expand to give more help than ever, we need a Staff Nurse to help us with our mission.We have a plan in place that will help us prepare for the next phase of Overgates development including a new, state of the art, In-patient unit.
This will be both challenging and exciting.
If you would like to be involved in shaping the future of this very special charity, please get in touch.
Job description Job responsibilities Job DescriptionSalary Scale£28,538 - £35,010 per Annum (FTE)Hours (would consider part time)You will be required to work regular shift patterns which will include days, nights, regular weekends, and Bank Holidays to cover the needs of the HospiceOvergate Hospice has twelve Inpatient beds and a Day Hospice that provides the highest standard of compassionate & evidence-based specialist palliative care and end of life care for adults in Calderdale, who have active, progressive and life limiting illnesses.However, the current constraints of our ageing facilities are making this more difficult than ever.
Our ambitious redevelopment plans to modernise and expand our existing facilities will transform the environment in which we care for our patients, as well as meaning we can care for more people who need us.
In April 2024, Overgate Hospice launched a capital campaign to raise the funds needed to make these transformational plans become a reality.Minimum Qualifications/ExperienceRegistered NurseThe post holder must comply with all aspects of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintain own registration with the NMCKey Working RelationshipsPatients, their relatives, carers, and friendsAll other nursing & medical staff, ward clerks, housekeeping & catering staff, clinical admin staff & volunteersDuties & ResponsibilitiesClinicalWork with nursing colleagues to deliver skilled, practical, and compassionate nursing careNegotiate clinical options and decisions with the patient, family, and multidisciplinary teamIdentify hopes and goals of the patient and family and work with them towards their achievementMonitor both physical and psychological symptoms of the illnessIdentify new problems and discuss options for resolving themDiscover the extent to which carers wish to be involved, particularly with practical careTeach the skills of practical nursing care to enable carers to manage and develop confidenceAnticipate the changing needs of patients and emotionally prepare the patient and family, exploring the patient and family awareness of the situationTo ensure that nursing documentation is recorded accurately, legibly and that regular reviews of patients care plans are maintainedResponsible for the organisation of patient care and the delegation of duties to nursing staff.
To participate in patient care activities, giving guidance and support as necessary to other team membersTo act at Team Co-ordinator when required and support junior nursing staff as requiredTo work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients are effectively managedTo work unsupervised and take charge of the Inpatient Unit when required and to be responsible for the running of the Inpatient Unit in the absence of the Ward Manager/SisterTo provide support and guidance when dealing with advice call requests ensuring the On-Call Consultant is contacted as appropriate in line with current procedureTo ensure that the high standards of nursing care are given and maintained.
To act when standards are not being maintainedEducationalTo act as a Link Nurse in designated areas as directed by the Ward Manager/ SisterTo participate in the induction, training and ongoing supervision of team members, new staff, students, and volunteersTo participate in Overgate education and training programmesTo act as a mentor or clinical supervisor to colleagues and visiting students as appropriateTo have a willingness to take on extended roles such as IV administration/cannulation/ venepuncture, care of central lines and other clinical roles linked to the departmentProfessionalTo work within the NMC Code of Professional Practice and within policies, procedure, and guidelines of Overgate HospiceTo participate in regular staff meetingsTo be flexible to work across areas or services to meet the demands of changing service needsTo establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, relatives, and all visitors to the HospiceTo take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with revalidationEnsure confidentiality is maintained to meet professional requirementsManagerialTo order supplies of nursing stores and equipmentTo support the ward sister in risk assessment and minimisation ensuring incidents and near misses are reportedTo manage verbal complaints, inform Ward Manager/Sister and refer on when unable to resolveTo recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to the Ward Manager/Sister if unable to resolveParticipate in research programmes utilising agreed research findings to enhance the patient and their familys experienceActively participate in benchmarking and auditing clinical practiceFinancialMake effective use of resources, being mindful of costsManaging SelfTo undertake appraisals identifying, developing, and agreeing your own development plan with Ward Manager/Sister/Senior Staff NurseTo access clinical supervisionThis is not an exhaustive list of duties, and this job description will be reviewed with the post holder from time to timeOvergate Duties & ResponsibilitiesOvergate Hospice is a no smoking organisationThe employee must maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Overgate Hospices Health and Safety policies & abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)The employee must attend annual mandatory training sessionsThe employee must ensure that they comply with all Hospice policies and procedures at all times & participate in the development and implementation of Hospice policiesThe employee must be actively involved in Hospice Governance and support the audit cycleThe employee must always maintain strict confidentiality, applying to all aspects of Hospice business and work within the guidelines of the Data Protection ActEmployees must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice locally and nationallyEmployees must adhere to the Hospices Standards of Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their workWork closely with the Volunteer Services Coordinator as appropriate to ensure that any volunteers are supported in their roles, addressing any issues as they ariseUse all Hospice resources economically and cost effectivelyThis job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review.
The employer and the employee share responsibility to review and amend it as appropriateSafeguarding Children and Adults at riskAll Hospice staff are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and well-being of children and adults at risk.
Familiarisation with and adherence to the hospice safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.Valuing Diversity and EqualityAll employees should carry out their duties in accordance with the values and principles of valuing diversity and equity of provision.
It is the responsibility of all employees to support the hospice vision of promoting a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of the hospices Equal Opportunities Policy.Healthcare Associated InfectionHealthcare workers have an overriding duty of care to patients and are expected to comply fully with best practice standards.
You have a responsibility to comply with Overgate policies for personal and patient safety and for prevention of Health Care Associated Infection (HCAI); this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Overgate policies for hand hygiene including the naked below the elbow approach, use of personal protective equipment and safe disposal of sharps.Knowledge, skills, and behaviour in the workplace should reflect this; at annual appraisal you will be asked about the application of practical measures known to be effective in reducing HCAI.
Person Specification Experience Essential Multi-professional team working Ability to demonstrate an awareness of the impact of loss and bereavement on self and others Desirable Experience of palliative care Ability to demonstrate palliative care knowledge including symptom control Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Qualification Demonstrable personal profile of continuous professional development Desirable Post-registration palliative care qualification or willingness to work towards Teaching & Assessing Qualification ENB 998 or equivalent