Community End of Life Nurse

Job summary

The post-holder is responsible for the ongoing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will carry out all relevant forms of care and will take responsibility for caseload holders in their absence

Main duties of the job

Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies.

Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the patients and report any changes in the patient's condition to the general practitioner or other members of the health / social care team and that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions.

Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team, responding to End of Life patients. To have a rapid response for patients at End of Life. To work with District Nursing and other stakeholders to support End of Life Care.

Providing and maintaining a high standard of skilled nursing care for patients in their homes, using a nursing model of care, that is consistent with best evidence, within own scope of practice and legislation.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• First level registered Nurse
• Qualification in palliative/ End of Life care or relevant experience
• Community Experience
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Clear understanding of end of life care
• CEDA form to ensure patient have DNAR/CPR/ACP/ priorities of care in place

Desirable

• V300 Nurse Prescriber

Knowledge and Training

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge of research based practice
• Good background knowledge of issues within the primary care arena

Desirable

• Have knowledge of major NHS issues
• Knowledge around stock requisition and IB Solutions system

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of being able to work as part of a team
• Evidence of working to and achieving defined objectives

Desirable

• Show evidence of care planning using a Nurse Model
• Show ability to adapt to change
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop working relationships with other professionals
• Must be able to commute to meet the demands of the role

Analytical & Judgement Skills

Essential

• Able to work flexibly, eg internal rotation
• Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills

Desirable

• Understanding of leadership theory and practice

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Enthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service development
• Motivated - able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
• Forward thinking - to identify opportunities for improvement in service development
• Flexible - to meet the demands of the service

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

• Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued