Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapist

Job Purpose and Role

The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Occupational therapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice.

The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in -patient unit and well-being services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life.

Main Duties and key result areas

General duties

Provide necessary equipment and aids and advice on their safe and proper use, as required in the provision of safe and responsive patient care including mobility aids.

Provide relevant professional advice, education and information to patients, families, carers, and professionals with use of relevant supporting materials in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre.

To make recommendations to maintain the patient's functional abilities and quality of life within the community.

To demonstrate expertise management of patients with complex specialist needs. Deliver hands on patient care directly on a regular basis working as part of the wider team within the scope of professional registration.

Ensure that evidence-based practice is embedded in treatment approaches and contribute to the development of departmental guidelines

Maintain a safe environment for patients and carers

Maintain current registration with HCPC

Assume responsibility for their own professional development and update and maintain own clinical skills as required for the role

To be an integral part of the allied health professionals team

Comply with relevant legislation and guidelines for providing a high standard of care ensuring patients are safe inclusive of Mental Capacity, Safeguarding and Data protection

Comply with all statutory and local policy requirements, including Health & Safety, Fire etc.

Show evidence of updating own professional knowledge and skills and jointly establish a personal development plan with their line manager using the appraisal system.

To undertake activities from time to time, representing Teesside Hospice's service to outside groups or the public.

To assist in events and publicity on behalf of the Hospice, when required

Clinical

Complete holistic Occupational Therapy assessments of patient's needs to formulate a patient-centred specialised treatment plan including relevant symptom control with a view to improving/maintain their present level of functional independence and wellbeing

Assess, plan and implement treatment programmes for patients and their carers, in all activities of daily living with a view to maintaining /improving their present level of functional independence

Ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence-based practice, local and national standards

Autonomously complete holistic assessments of patient's needs to formulate and deliver a patient-centred specialised treatment plan including relevant symptom control with a view to improving/maintain their present level of functional independence and wellbeing

To ensure clinical practice is evidence based and in line with regional and national guidelines

Ensure effective communication within the MDT

To promote a multi-disciplinary approach to care, attending MDT meetings.

Report promptly to the line manager and document appropriately any untoward incident, complaint, grievance etc. or other aspect likely to affect the safe and efficient functioning of the service.

Help patients manage symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, pain and anxiety through a variety of techniques

Provide adaptions/equipment to aid daily living, as well as materials and tools and give instruction on their safe and proper use.

Carry out home assessments, liaising with the multidisciplinary team at Teesside Hospice and support teams within the community to facilitate appropriate patient discharge

Make recommendations to maintain the patient functional abilities and quality of life within the community

Be responsible for appropriate hospice equipment and to ensure that it is properly maintained.

Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and carers to facilitate informed decision-making and be creative in promoting self-management strategies.

Provide necessary equipment and aids and advice on their safe and proper use, as required in the provision of safe and responsive patient care including mobility aids, breathlessness management tools and other items.

Focus on a rehabilitative approach, helping to maximise their independence for as long as possible

Plan and deliver educational programmes/ sessions to patients and carers on topics relating to specialist palliative care symptom management

Delivering to our Values

Accountable

Able to justify actions or decisions

Takes personal responsibility for their actions

Able to describe the impact of their work in a way others understand

Welcomes feedback as an opportunity to grow and develop

Trustworthy

Working collaboratively with beneficiaries, colleagues, partners and supporters

Being authentic and transparent

Trusted to respond to needs and deliver what is expected of us

Projecting a professional image that engenders trust

Principled

To adhere to professional and clinical standards

Maintain appropriate boundaries and relationships which are built on trust and honesty

Avoid and speak out against any actions, or behaviours, that conflict with our values or could cause harm to any stakeholders

Demonstrate strong moral principles which embody Teesside Hospices vision and bring our values to life

Do the right thing even in difficult situations, and always endeavour to work effectively and efficiently to maximise results and service

Skilled

Having and showing the knowledge, ability or training to work well

Seeking opportunities to learn from a wide range of sources

Contributing to the provision of excellent, safe and effective care no matter what your role is in the organisation

Ensuring that the treatment, support and services we offer are effective

Compassionate

Feeling or showing kindness and concern for others

Able to empathise with people who dealing with a terminal illness

Being kind in use of language and behaviour

Caring for others who need our support and help

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid and up to date HCPC registration

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills
• Evidence of postgraduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area

Personal Attributes/ Key skills

Essential

• Team Working
• Ability to remain calm and professional during difficult situations
• Flexible and adaptable
• Communication and Influencing
• Attention to Detail

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the dying process and the ability to manage the emotional impact of working with the dying and bereaved
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management

Desirable

• Experience of supervising or managing a team is preferable
• Experience in a variety of settings, such as respiratory, Neurlogical or community settings
• Experience of working collaboratively with community teams
• Experience of working in a palliative care setting

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Excellent IT Skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel.

Desirable

• Experience of using SystmOne
• Ability to work autonomously
• Evidence of resilience
• Can adapt to changes in practice and service delivery

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

Teesside Hospice

Address

1 Northgate Road

Linthorpe

Middlesbrough

TS5 5NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.teessidehospice.org (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and key result areas

General duties

Complete holistic assessments of patient's needs to formulate a patient-centred specialised treatment plan including relevant symptom control with a view to improving/maintain their present level of functional independence and wellbeing

Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and carers to facilitate informed decision-making and be creative in promoting self-management strategies.

Provide necessary equipment and aids and advice on their safe and proper use, as required in the provision of safe and responsive patient care including mobility aids, breathlessness management tools and other items.

Provide relevant professional advice, education and information to patients, families, carers, and professionals with use of relevant supporting materials in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre.

To make recommendations to maintain the patient's functional abilities and quality of life within the community.

Maintain current registration with HCPC Maintain membership of CSP

Assume responsibility for their own professional development and update and maintain own clinical skills as required for the role

To be an integral part of the allied health professionals team

Comply with relevant legislation and guidelines for providing a high standard of care ensuring patients are safe inclusive of Mental Capacity, Safeguarding and Data protection

Comply with all statutory and local policy requirements, including Health & Safety, Fire etc.

Show evidence of updating own professional knowledge and skills and jointly establish a personal development plan with their line manager using the appraisal system.

Report promptly to the line manager and document appropriately any untoward incident, complaint, grievance etc. or other aspect likely to affect the safe and efficient functioning of the service.

To undertake activities from time to time, representing Teesside Hospice's service to outside groups or the public.

To assist in events and publicity on behalf of the Hospice, when required.

Clinical

Ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence-based practice, local and national standards

Autonomously complete holistic assessments of patient's needs to formulate and deliver a patient-centred specialised treatment plan including relevant symptom control with a view to improving/maintain their present level of functional independence and wellbeing

Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and carers to facilitate informed decision-making and be creative in promoting self-management strategies.

Provide necessary equipment and aids and advice on their safe and proper use, as required in the provision of safe and responsive patient care including mobility aids, breathlessness management tools and other items.

Provide relevant professional advice, education and information to patients, families, carers, and professionals with use of relevant supporting materials in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre.

To make recommendations to maintain the patient's functional abilities and quality of life within the community.

To engage in wellbeing activities in order to expand the range of therapeutic and group activities in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre, and Community

Demonstrate a flexible approach to working in support of the whole in patient/wellbeing & community team

Ensure communication and written documentation is completed in a timely manner complying with Information Governance and in accordance with the standards of HCPC.

To communicate with, and to work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team, other staff, and volunteers.

Participate in delegated projects for service development with the team.

To be an active part of

Managerial

Be involved in the supervision of physiotherapy students whilst on placement at the Hospice.

Keep up to date patient notes and records in accordance with Hospice policy and with CSP standards.

Play an active role in developing/ contributing, reviewing concerning physiotherapy/ rehabilitation as requested.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Sound respiratory knowledge and knowledge of the regional respiratory healthcare systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management

Desirable

• Clinical experience gained working across variety of settings
• Experience of working collaboratively with community teams
• Experience of working in a palliative care setting Understanding of the dying process and the ability to manage the emotional impact of working with the dying and bereaved

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Good IT Skills and the ability to present information in a logical and concise manner
• Ability to work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency working
• Advanced communication skills
• Evidence of resilience
• Ability to work autonomously
• Use evidence based practice
• Be an advocate for those in their care and the team they work with
• Be a positive role model
• Can adapt to changes in practice and service delivery

Desirable

• Previous experience of manual handling training
• Experience of using SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of postgraduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Personal Attributes/ Key skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm and professional during difficult situations.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently

Desirable

• Ability to undertake audit
• Leading others

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

Teesside Hospice

Address

1 Northgate Road

Linthorpe

Middlesbrough

TS5 5NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.teessidehospice.org (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapist

Job Purpose and Role

The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Occupational therapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice.

The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in -patient unit and well-being services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life.

Main Duties and key result areas

General duties

Provide necessary equipment and aids and advice on their safe and proper use, as required in the provision of safe and responsive patient care including mobility aids.

Provide relevant professional advice, education and information to patients, families, carers, and professionals with use of relevant supporting materials in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre.

To make recommendations to maintain the patient's functional abilities and quality of life within the community.

To demonstrate expertise management of patients with complex specialist needs. Deliver hands on patient care directly on a regular basis working as part of the wider team within the scope of professional registration.

Ensure that evidence-based practice is embedded in treatment approaches and contribute to the development of departmental guidelines

Maintain a safe environment for patients and carers

Maintain current registration with HCPC

Assume responsibility for their own professional development and update and maintain own clinical skills as required for the role

To be an integral part of the allied health professionals team

Comply with relevant legislation and guidelines for providing a high standard of care ensuring patients are safe inclusive of Mental Capacity, Safeguarding and Data protection

Comply with all statutory and local policy requirements, including Health & Safety, Fire etc.

Show evidence of updating own professional knowledge and skills and jointly establish a personal development plan with their line manager using the appraisal system.

To undertake activities from time to time, representing Teesside Hospice's service to outside groups or the public.

To assist in events and publicity on behalf of the Hospice, when required

Clinical

Complete holistic Occupational Therapy assessments of patient's needs to formulate a patient-centred specialised treatment plan including relevant symptom control with a view to improving/maintain their present level of functional independence and wellbeing

Assess, plan and implement treatment programmes for patients and their carers, in all activities of daily living with a view to maintaining /improving their present level of functional independence

Ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence-based practice, local and national standards

Autonomously complete holistic assessments of patient's needs to formulate and deliver a patient-centred specialised treatment plan including relevant symptom control with a view to improving/maintain their present level of functional independence and wellbeing

To ensure clinical practice is evidence based and in line with regional and national guidelines

Ensure effective communication within the MDT

To promote a multi-disciplinary approach to care, attending MDT meetings.

Report promptly to the line manager and document appropriately any untoward incident, complaint, grievance etc. or other aspect likely to affect the safe and efficient functioning of the service.

Help patients manage symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, pain and anxiety through a variety of techniques

Provide adaptions/equipment to aid daily living, as well as materials and tools and give instruction on their safe and proper use.

Carry out home assessments, liaising with the multidisciplinary team at Teesside Hospice and support teams within the community to facilitate appropriate patient discharge

Make recommendations to maintain the patient functional abilities and quality of life within the community

Be responsible for appropriate hospice equipment and to ensure that it is properly maintained.

Build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and carers to facilitate informed decision-making and be creative in promoting self-management strategies.

Provide necessary equipment and aids and advice on their safe and proper use, as required in the provision of safe and responsive patient care including mobility aids, breathlessness management tools and other items.

Focus on a rehabilitative approach, helping to maximise their independence for as long as possible

Plan and deliver educational programmes/ sessions to patients and carers on topics relating to specialist palliative care symptom management

Delivering to our Values

Accountable

Able to justify actions or decisions

Takes personal responsibility for their actions

Able to describe the impact of their work in a way others understand

Welcomes feedback as an opportunity to grow and develop

Trustworthy

Working collaboratively with beneficiaries, colleagues, partners and supporters

Being authentic and transparent

Trusted to respond to needs and deliver what is expected of us

Projecting a professional image that engenders trust

Principled

To adhere to professional and clinical standards

Maintain appropriate boundaries and relationships which are built on trust and honesty

Avoid and speak out against any actions, or behaviours, that conflict with our values or could cause harm to any stakeholders

Demonstrate strong moral principles which embody Teesside Hospices vision and bring our values to life

Do the right thing even in difficult situations, and always endeavour to work effectively and efficiently to maximise results and service

Skilled

Having and showing the knowledge, ability or training to work well

Seeking opportunities to learn from a wide range of sources

Contributing to the provision of excellent, safe and effective care no matter what your role is in the organisation

Ensuring that the treatment, support and services we offer are effective

Compassionate

Feeling or showing kindness and concern for others

Able to empathise with people who dealing with a terminal illness

Being kind in use of language and behaviour

Caring for others who need our support and help

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid and up to date HCPC registration

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills
• Evidence of postgraduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area

Personal Attributes/ Key skills

Essential

• Team Working
• Ability to remain calm and professional during difficult situations
• Flexible and adaptable
• Communication and Influencing
• Attention to Detail

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the dying process and the ability to manage the emotional impact of working with the dying and bereaved
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management

Desirable

• Experience of supervising or managing a team is preferable
• Experience in a variety of settings, such as respiratory, Neurlogical or community settings
• Experience of working collaboratively with community teams
• Experience of working in a palliative care setting

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Excellent IT Skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel.

Desirable

• Experience of using SystmOne
• Ability to work autonomously
• Evidence of resilience
• Can adapt to changes in practice and service delivery

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

Teesside Hospice

Address

1 Northgate Road

Linthorpe

Middlesbrough

TS5 5NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.teessidehospice.org (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• As a visible clinical leader will support the provision of direct, holistic, care for those requiring specialist palliative and end of life care on the unit.
• Utilising advanced specialist knowledge and skill in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for patients within IPU from admission to discharge
• Ensure that clinical practices accurately reflect IPU and hospice policies whilst respecting the patients needs and dignity.
• Provide advice and support to patients and their families in complex and highly emotive situations whilst respecting their cultural and spiritual values.
• Plan a timely, organised, discharge of patients ensuring good communication with patient and their families and/or professionals involved in their care.
• As per hospice medicines policy follow the safe ordering, storage and administration of medicines.
• Act in the patients best interests working to protect values and rights of the patient with integrity and insight.
• Responsible for infection control and cleanliness standards on a shift-by-shift basis by ensuring that self and staff follow hospice policy.
• Always adheres to the NMC Code of conduct and acts as the patient advocates.
• Work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team, providing visible nursing leadership within multidisciplinary discussion
• Empower and support patients and the nursing team, confidently advocating for the nursing perspective and constructively challenging decisions where required to promote safe person-centred car
• Ensure nursing views and clinical concerns are appropriately considered in treatment planning, risk management and discharge decision-making.
• Ensure standards of documentation are maintained in accordance with NMC and hospice guidelines for records and records keeping.
• Lead and participates in audit and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills systems with patients, their relatives and friends and other visitors.

Management

Deputise for the IPU CTL

To act as an effective role model and resource/adviser to colleagues in the delivery of nursing care.

To provide visible clinical leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning delivery and evaluation of individualised care.

Deputise for IPU Clinical Team Leader as and when required

Responsible for monitoring the workload/patient complexity and dependency using an evidence base tool within the unit when on shift to ensure that nurse staffing is adequate to provide a safe standard of nursing care.

Ensure the cost-effective and appropriate use of staffing and materials with consideration and due regard to budgetary control.

Exercise leadership and professional role modelling to motivate members of staff, achieve high morale and promote effective communication within the unit.

Investigate all accidents, incidents and complaints, reporting them to the appropriate personnel, along with the relevant documentation, in a timely manner.

Inform Clinical Team Leader when changes in circumstances occur which may affect safe and competent practice.

Encourage new ideas and facilitate their implementation following discussion with the wider senior team.

Facilitate the process of continuous quality improvement.

Undertake regular performance reviews and appraisals in the development of Professional Development Plans for staff within team.

Recognise and address poor performance or competency concerns promptly, taking appropriate action in line with organisational policies and procedures.

Participate and lead in any grievance, disciplinary, performance or sickness issues as appropriate and in accordance with hospice procedures.

Ensuring bank timesheets, you sign are an accurate representation of the time worked.

The post holder will need to maintain a personal duty of care when handling patient valuables/property.

Develop as a member of the wider senior hospice team.

Generic Competencies

Will be accountable for their actions and act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Will act in accordance with hospice and statutory guidelines & policies including health and safety initiatives.

Be responsible for own education, professional development (PDP) and professional portfolio for revalidation.

Establish a relationship with a Clinical Supervisor.

Will act as supervisor, where appropriate to junior members of staff and unqualified members of staff.

Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives.

Will adopt a service-orientated approach to work.

Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner.

Education & Training

Provides visible clinical and managerial leadership to nursing, support staff and volunteers.

Participate in the orientation of new staff to their duties, ensuring that expectations of the roles are discussed and developed.

Provide support for and give guidance to junior staff.

Support the delivery of formal and informal teaching sessions for all staff internal and external to the organisation.

Act as a mentor and preceptor and assist in the management of preceptorship and mentorship arrangements for staff new to the unit.

Provides clinical supervision to other staff and students.

Participate in educational audits and ensure that the unit always provides an appropriate learning environment.

Provide support to non-nursing, clerical and administrative staff and volunteers.

Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff for the unit.

Assist in the maintenance and review of information technology systems within the unit.

Data Compliance and Confidentiality

Within the constraints of patient confidentiality, ensure pertinent information is accurately conveyed to relevant personnel in a timely manner i.e. the multi-disciplinary team and all other health professionals.

Communicate extremely sensitive or emotive information to families or visitors.

Assist, in conjunction with IPU Clinical Team leader in ensuring that agreed programmes and standards of care are implemented and evaluated, thus providing high standards of patient care at all times.

Work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team and individually.

Ensure that nursing care and clinical practice is research and/or evidence based.

Safeguarding

To comply with Teesside Hospice and Tees Local Safeguarding Boards Policies, Procedures and Practice

To follow Teesside Hospice policy regarding the management of safeguarding concerns.

To access mandatory safeguarding training and demonstrate competence at the required level.

Equality, Diversity and Rights

Teesside Hospice statement on ED is committed to improving the quality of its services to all people, irrespective of race/ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation. Our objective is to deliver high quality services that are accessible, responsive, and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of different groups and individuals. As such, we will continue to take action to ensure that staff and volunteers employed by Teesside Hospice are culturally aware and treat every person with dignity, respect and fairness, in a way that is sensitively responsive to differences and similarities. Unlawful discrimination and other forms of exclusion have no place within Teesside Hospice.

To support equality, diversity and rights of all patients and their families, staff and volunteers.

To actively promote the consultation of patients and families and their involvement and participation in decision making.

To work to the Hospice Equality and Diversity Policy.

Health & Safety

To carry out duties placed on employees by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

To comply with Health and Safety Policy.

To take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

To co-operate with their employer as far as is necessary to meet the requirements of the legislation.

To not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare in the pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions.

To be aware of and always adhere to current policies regarding infection control.

To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and presentation.

To act at all times in a professional manner, respecting the needs of colleagues and cooperating to maintain a harmonious working environment.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to inspire, lead and develop the nursing team
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to facilitate and lead a team and to act as a positive role model
• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others.
• Excellent IT Skills, specifically Microsoft word, Excel

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (level 1) with Degree
• Post registration experience at Registered Nurse level
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Post Graduate qualification in Palliative, End of Life Care or other relevant post registration qualification.

Desirable

• Advanced Communications Qualification
• Specialist Palliative & End of Life Care competencies
• Masters qualification or working towards
• Leadership &/ or Management Qualification

Other

Essential

• Disclosure through DBS
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet service needs

Personal Attributes/Key skills

Essential

• Professional at all times
• Motivated with a Can Do attitude and able to motivate others
• Ability to deal with conflict/challenging situations
• Alignment to Hospice values

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area
• Ward/unit skills and experience
• Experience of leading multi professional teams.
• Experience of participating in Audit, Research, Quality Improvement initiatives and service development
• Experience of teaching and assessing staff at all levels and learners in clinical practice
• Experience of staff development, staff induction, preceptorship and assessment of clinical competencies
• Experience of performance review, and continuous professional development

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

Teesside Hospice

Address

Teesside Hospice

1 Northgate Road

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS5 5NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.teessidehospice.org (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

General duties

To maintain patient confidentiality and abide by Information Governance Standards at all times.

To maintain a healthy and safe environment for all patients, staff and visitors and demonstrate awareness of risk management and infection prevention and control.

To participate in agreed programmes of care ensuring that all care given is clearly and accurately documented in line within standards and seeking support from senior staff as necessary.

Following training and assessment of competence to educate the patient on how to self-manage lymphoedema.

To teach the patient on the cornerstones of lymphoedema management, including skin care, exercise, fitting of compression hosiery and self-lymphatic drainage. Record limb volumes.

To manage your workload/tasks as designated by the registered clinician leading the team.

To actively participate in clinical audit.

To ensure the maintenance of confidentiality including accurate and timely records.

To liaise with and provide relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team, both internally and externally.

To monitor stock levels and order products as required.

To have an awareness of costs of supplies and clinic budget.

With direction/supervision from Lymphoedema Practitioner, following a care plan once competencies completed, perform higher level of skills:

1) MLLB (Multi Layer Lymphoedema Bandaging)

2) Kinesio Tape

3) Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy

4) Knowledge of Cellulitis and its management

5) To understand contra-indications in Lymphoedema management, to be aware of red flags and when to raise concerns with a Lymphoedema Practitioner.

6) To understand how Lymphoedema management can be modified in Palliative Care.

7) Under direction of the Lymphoedema Practitioner and following the care plan, fit compression garments in the patients home/Care Home following the Lone worker Policy.

To adhere to Teesside Hospice policies, procedures, guidelines and standards at all times and to promote these to others.

Adopt the role of link worker / link practitioner as required by the hospice management team.

Attend and participate in an annual appraisal and regular reviews of performance and objectives, identifying gaps in knowledge/skills and developing a plan to enhance service and self-development.

To encourage and promote the philosophy of Teesside Hospice and present a good public image, to co-operate with all staff in maintaining good relationships with outside agencies in order to uphold the charitys image and to win increased support for its work.

To be able to communicate effectively with all members of the team and to develop excellent relationships with community teams as appropriate to the role.

To participate in mandatory Clinical supervision or reflective practice as necessary as directed by the clinical leader.

To attend staff meetings and participate in other meetings as appropriate.

To undertake risk assessment and management to ensure that staff, families, and visitors are safe.

To be aware of the adult and child protection procedures and policy within Teesside Hospice, to attend all safeguarding training and to adhere to the Local Safeguarding Procedures at all times.

To participate in the induction of new staff to the department and wider hospice as necessary.

To support student nurses during their placement at Teesside Hospice and work alongside them as directed by the registered nurse.

To be able to carry out effective complaint, accident and incident reporting.

To play an active part in the Clinical Governance framework within the hospice.

To be aware of the Infection Prevention and Control policies and work in accordance with IPC procedures at all times.

To be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the Hospice and adopt a flexible and pro-active approach to work.

To undertake administration changes in accordance with hospice policy

To ensure that your behaviour upholds the values of the hospice and strive to support the vision and mission of Teesside at all times.

Education & Training

Attend all mandatory training courses i.e. Resuscitation, Moving and Handling, and Health and Safety training.

Access THCF in-house training programme to further develop your knowledge.

Attend and complete relevant Lymphoedema Training, including Lymphoedema Theory and Practice.

Attend and complete clinical skills training relevant to Lymphoedema and chronic illness.

Maintain own Portfolio, and complete core competencies.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Team working skills.
• Good listening and excellent interpersonal skills/communication skills.
• An ability to manage challenging situations.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum level NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
• A good standard of general education.

Personal Attributes Key skills

Essential

• Self-awareness and an ability to recognize stress and use coping mechanisms.
• Flexible, approachable and trustworthy.
• Commitment and interest in learning and personal development
• Commitment and interest in developing knowledge / skill in Lymphoedema and its management

Experience

Essential

• An understanding of what a person-centred approach.
• Some experience of working with patients with life limiting illness or end of life care.
• Understanding of and adherence to patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Understanding of safeguarding and preventing patients from abuse.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Teesside Hospice

Address

5 Northgate Road

Linthorpe

Middlesbrough

TS5 5NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.teessidehospice.org (Opens in a new tab)