Our reference: AH/38/17Enquiries to: Lorna SamsonAddress: 35 Racecourse Road, Ayr, KA7 2TGTelephone: 01292 269200Fax: 01292 294401Email: admin@ayrshirehospice.org

Dear Applicant

Post Title: Staff NurseSalary Range: £22,036 - £28,747 pro rata per annumHours: From 22.5 to 33.75 per weekClosing date: Monday 11th September 2017Informal Enquiries to: Susan Campbell, In-Patient Unit Manager

Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding the above vacancy. I have pleasure enclosing an application pack containing;

An Application Form. Please note we do not accept CVs. An Equal Opportunities Form. A Job Description (for reference only). A Person Specification (for reference only). An Information sheet containing details of the terms and conditions applying to the post (for

reference only).

Please note that only candidates who are shortlisted and invited for interview will receive further communication regarding the process of an application. I would therefore like to thank you for the interest you have shown in this vacancy with The Ayrshire Hospice and look forward to receiving your Application for this post.

Yours sincerely

LORNA SAMSONPeople Development Officer

INFORMATIONFOR CANDIDATES

POST OF: Staff NurseBASE: 35-37 Racecourse Road, Ayr, KA7 2TGREF NO: AH/38/17

Thank you for applying for the above post with the Ayrshire Hospice. This information sheet summarises the terms and conditions related to the post. The Hospice has recently undertaken a Pay and Benefit Review and the following terms and conditions will be effective from 1 April 2016.

ABOUT THE POST:

Employing Organisation: Ayrshire Hospice

Job Description: A job description is attached.

Salary/Grade Scale: £22,036 - £28,747 pro rata per annum

Your salary will be paid into your bank account on the last Friday of each month.

Hours of Work: 22.5 to 33.75 per week

Annual Leave: Leave year is from April – March

30 days (225 hours) on commencing employment32 days (240 hours) after 5 years’ service

For part time staff, this will be applied on a pro-rata basis and also allocated in hours.

Public Holidays: Entitlement is 37.5 hours based on the 5 designated Public Holidays per annum, and on a 5 day week working 7.5 hours per day. The 37.5 hours entitlement is due to all whole time staff irrespective of work pattern.

For part time staff, this will be applied on a pro-rata basis and also allocated in hours.

Pensions: The Company will comply with the employer pension duties in accordance with Part 1 of the Pensions Act 2008 by automatically enrolling you where eligibility criteria is met, in the Group Personal Pension Plan.

The Hospice provides a generous employer contribution of 7.5% of your salary per month provided a minimum 2.5% employee contribution is made.

Asylum And The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and 2004(Section 8)Immigration Act 1996 checks to ensure that all employees are legally employedAnd 2004 (Section 8): in the United Kingdom. Candidates will be asked to provide relevant

original documents prior to an offer of employment being made. Any offer of employment will only be made when the organisation is satisfied that the candidate is the rightful holder of the documents and is legally eligible for employment within the United Kingdom.

Medical Examination: Any offer of employment is conditional upon a satisfactory medical report from the Occupational Health Department. You may be offered employment conditional on confirmation that you are medically fit for employment. A commencement date for employment will only be agreed following this confirmation.

Rehabilitation of This post is not exempt from the provision of Offenders Act: Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions)

Order 1975.

References: Two satisfactory written references must be obtained prior to any offer of employment being made. These should include current and previous employers as requested in the job application form. This is in line with our Recruitment and Selection Policy.

Informal Enquiries: Informal enquiries are welcomed by Susan Campbell, In-Patient Unit Manager, who can be contacted on 01292 269200.

Closing Date: Your completed application form should be submitted to:-

Administration DepartmentAyrshire Hospice35 Racecourse RoadAYRKA7 2TG

Or emailed to admin@ayrshirehospice.org

By: Monday 11th September 2017

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Staff Nurse Band 5

Responsible to IPU Charge Nurse

Department In-Patient Unit

No of Job Holders: 28

Last Update December 2015

2. JOB PURPOSEUnder the supervision of the IPU Manager and Charge Nurses and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team the post holder will actively participate in the delivery of evidence based person centred specialist palliative care. The post holder will be accountable for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care delivered within the IPU which should meet the needs of patients, their families and the service. The post holder will work within the professional standards of practice and behaviour held in the NMC Code.

The post holder will show evidence of leadership skills and guidance to junior nursing staff and untrained staff. They will develop own clinical experience and be responsible for the teaching, supervision and assessment of student, junior and untrained members of nursing staff.

3. DIMENSIONS

The IPU has 20 beds providing respite, symptom management, multi-disciplinary team assessment and last days of life care for people with life limiting illnesses. The post holder will be accountable for all clinical decision making, assessments and treatment of a delegated case load. As a Registered Nurse within a specialist palliative care unit the post holder will provide advice to other professionals escalating to the IPU Charge Nurses/Manager/MDT when required.

IPU Ward Manager

Charge Nurse

Care AssistantX 6

Charge Nurse

Senior Care AssistantX 2

Charge NurseCharge Nurse

Senior Care AssistantX 1

Care AssistantX 5

Care AssistantX 7

Care AssistantX 5

Staff NurseX 6

Staff NurseX 6

Staff NurseX 6

Staff NurseX 10

4. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

5. ROLE OF DEPARTMENT

The Ayrshire Hospice envisions a community where access to specialist palliative care services and support is available equitably throughout the community.

The Ayrshire Hospice is a specialist resource for those individuals receiving palliative care, who have particularly complex needs that cannot be fully met in their usual place of care. The hospice strives to meet physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs providing the highest standard of person centred care possible while ensuring choice, dignity, self-esteem and an enhanced quality of life. The hospice engages with family and friends offering them support and bereavement counselling.

Working in collaboration with NHS Ayrshire & Arran and other agencies, the hospice strives to promote excellence in palliative care through facilitation, enablement and support throughout the community.

The Ayrshire Hospice is widely acknowledged as a centre of specialist palliative care expertise. The organisation is committed to research and provides extensive education and training opportunities for both internal and external healthcare professionals. This professional development is essential to ensure that the hospice takes a leading role in facilitating the highest quality evidence based palliative care for patients.

6. KEY RESULT AREAS

CLINICAL

Assessment of individual patient care needs and subsequent planning, implementation and evaluation of care, ensuring that all forms of care/instruction are understood and carried out to ensure safe, effective person centred care is carried out with dignity and respect.

Work collaboratively with all members of the MDT ensuring effective communication and the delivery of high standards of care.

Actively participate in patient journey from admission to discharge or death. Maintain competence to carry out extended roles applicable to own area of practice or

demonstrate willingness to undertake training to expand clinical skill set. Ensure safe storage and administration of medicines and treatments according to local and

national policy. Ensure that own practice is evidence based. Provide advice on symptom management and end of life care to other health care professionals

both internally and externally within scope of role. Act as a role model for junior staff and students to enhance their knowledge, communication skills

and clinical decision making. Support and supervise junior staff, untrained staff and students in the provision of safe and

effective nursing care. Maintenance of accurate and relevant nursing documentation through both electronic and paper

based systems. Ensure all nursing documentation is tailored for each individual and reflects person centred care.

Promote the named nurse concept by striving to achieve continuity for patients and their families through effective communication and acting as named nurse for a delegated caseload.

Demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge and skill with continuous professional development to maintain optimum levels of clinical practice.

Demonstrate an active role in maintaining the necessary standard set by Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

OPERATIONAL Promote and implement all Hospice policies and procedure at department level. Maintain knowledge of policies and national guidelines Report all incidents through the incident reporting mechanisms and take responsibility for own

learning through this process in order to reduce risk of further incidents. Ensure effective use of resources. Respond to incidents or complaints and provide statement or reports as requested by IPU

Manager or Charge Nurse. Take responsibility for own health and safety and contribute to the management of this within the

department undertaking risk assessments to ensure safety of self, patients and other members of staff.

To act, on occasions, as shift leader in the absence of a more senior nurse. Participate in recruitment, selection, induction and ongoing development of others within the IPU

nursing team. To promote a relaxed informal atmosphere in the IPU whilst maintaining a professional safe

environment for patients, families and staff.

EDUCATION

Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice and be responsible for integrating into own everyday practice.

Participate in the provision of practice placements for pre-registration and post-registration students to fulfil curriculum requirements and ensure that necessary educational opportunities are provided fostering a learning culture.

Willingness to develop skills in teaching and developing staff within realms of evidence based practice.

Participate in the orientation and induction of new staff within IPU. Take active role in self-development, extended skills and knowledge as opportunities arise. Provide support and training to untrained staff, patients, family members and students. Maintain a professional portfolio to demonstrate competency in line with key result areas within

the job description Attend annual mandatory training including annual calculation test.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Actively seek opportunities for audit of practice within responsibility and evaluate findings ensuring that learning takes place and the audit loop is closed.

Adhere to the NMC code of practice and other NMC Guidelines at all times and ensure own readiness revalidation.

Participate and contribute to research and clinical development within nursing and specialty.

7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERYThe post holder is expected to have in-depth knowledge of all equipment used within the IPU.

Infusion devices: Baxter pumps, McKinley syringe drivers. Oxygen concentrators, Nebulisers & NIV equipment, cough assist, PICC and Hickman lines Suction machine Glucometer Vital sign equipment: pulse oximeters, BP monitors, tympanic thermometers Moving & handling equipment. Communication devices, including a computer, phone, mobile phone and fax machine. Audio-visual equipment

7b. SYSTEMS On daily basis maintenance of electronic nursing documentation & paper records. Risk management systems. Ordering of supplies via procurement under supervision of IPU Charge Nurses. Use of SMI to record hours worked and annual leave requests. In addition, information recorded must be fit for purpose, accurate, relevant, and up to date and

complete.

8. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK The Staff Nurse will report directly to the IPU Charge Nurse Workload is generated by the clinical activity within the IPU. The Staff Nurse will be responsible to the IPU Charge Nurse for clinical guidance and

professional management, work review and formal appraisal of performance. Work load will be assigned by the IPU Charge Nurse; however the Staff Nurse will have the

responsibility for managing defined work load within professional guidelines. The post holder will delegate and supervise tasks as necessary on a daily basis to untrained staff. Formal review and objective setting will take place with the IPU Charge Nurse annually. Peer group review.

9. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS Assessment of patients’ complex holistic needs to establish change in condition, inform clinical

decision making and plan care. The post holder will be required to use own initiative and be able to make decisions often in

challenging and stressful situations with some supervision. This includes the ability to make appropriate clinical judgements in relation to patient care and changes in clinical presentation.

Ability to quickly assess and respond to patients needs in emergency situations. Provision of professional advice to untrained staff/students/ external professionals and ability to

recognise own limitations and the requirement for appropriate referral.

10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB Prioritising and effectively managing workload given competing demands. Continually changing and adapting to new situations and strategies. Communicating highly sensitive, information to patients and their carers including those in the last

days of life and supporting others to do so. Accepting increased responsibility and clinical leadership in the absence of a more senior nurse

(at times with short notice), within agreed parameters. Shared responsibility for fostering a positive workplace culture.

11. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPSPatients and Carers

Convey information in a particularly sensitive manner and provide support, reassurance and encouragement to patients and their carers as part of their plan of care.

Demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, support and reassurance when communicating with patients and carers particularly in relation to breaking bad news and dealing with emotionally challenging situations or in situations where there is a barrier to understanding.

Communicate highly sensitive clinical information effectively and appropriately with patients and their carers using a wide range of interpersonal skills

Ensure that patient information is managed sensitively, confidentially and in keeping with Caldecott Principles.

Cope with challenging behaviours and high levels of public expectation.

External and Internal Colleagues

Delegate tasks and information to unregistered staff. Utilise communication skills to motivate others.

Establish and develop key working relationships with IPU nursing team, the multi-professional team and across the entire organisation.

Liaise with external agencies. Continually promote a highly professional profile of self and of colleagues.

12. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOBThe post holder will be involved in mainly clinical activity and may frequently be required to move between tasks at short notice to meet the needs of the service. Workload is unpredictable, with priorities constantly changing.

Physical

A portion of the job entails physical work and the post holder would require moving and handling skills, which should be updated annually or more frequently if required.

Work within confined spaces. Assist immobile patients using moving and handling equipment. Required to initiate, respond and maintain appropriate emergency care. Adaptable to the shift pattern working variety of shifts. Standing or walking for the majority of the shift. Fine motor skills for preparing and administering medications, insertion of urinary catheters and

application of dressings

Mental

Responsibility for the delivery of safe, effective, holistic care to delegated caseload. Need for high levels of concentration and accuracy when undertaking clinical tasks, including

administration of medicines whilst subject to frequent interruptions from patients/carers/ team members.

There is a need for accuracy particularly regarding the administration and delivery of medicines and treatment.

Maintaining the safety of staff, patients and carers at all times. Requirement for concentration as work pattern can be unpredictable. Ability to respond, actively participate and direct others.

Emotional Effort/Skills

There is a requirement to deal with distressed and anxious patients and carers in a professional and sensitive manner on a daily basis including those in the last days of life.

There is a requirement to deal with complicated family dynamics and high levels of public expectations.

On occasion may be requirement to work in a hostile, emotive environment which may result in the need for sudden intense effort and concentration.

The post holder may be required to deal with verbal complaints.

Working Conditions

Frequently working in highly unpleasant working conditions such as having contact with body fluids including exposure to unpleasant odours.

Potential exposure to hazards such as face to face verbal/physical aggression.

13. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Post registration experience, with a proven interest in palliative care. Effective written and verbal communication skills including listening skills. Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload. Evidence of continuing professional development and lifelong learning. Ability to fulfil main duties and responsibilities as outlined in job description.

Desirable

Post registration qualification relevant to specialty or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards.

Evidence of application of research and audit.

14. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT

Job Holder’s Signature:

Head of Department Signature:Date:

Date:

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM(All areas of this form must be fully completed or you will not be shortlisted)

Application for the post of: Staff Nurse AH/38/17Location: 35-37 Racecourse Road, Ayr, KA7 2TGWhere did you see the post advertised?

FAIR TREATMENT STATEMENTNo Ayrshire Hospice employee or applicant will be unfairly discriminated against. We are particularly alert to eliminating discrimination on account of age, cultural/religious/political belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, relationship status, sexual orientation, and/or Trade Union membership or stewardship.

PERSONAL DETAILSTitle: Home Tel:Surname: Mobile Tel:Forename: E:mail Address:Address: Do you hold a full current driving licence?

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DISABILITYThe Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Amended Regulations 2005, defines disability as follows: “any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities”. The Ayrshire Hospice is “Positive about Disabled People” and as such we provide job opportunities for disabled people. The Ayrshire Hospice operates a Job Interview Guarantee (JIG), which means that if you have a disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the person specification, you will be guaranteed an interview. However, some disabled people prefer not to take this option, so please tick your preference if you are a disabled candidate.

Do you want to participate in the guarantee Scheme? Yes / No *

Please specify any special requirements you require if attending for interview, e.g. Induction Loop, Wheelchair Access, etc.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONDo you need a work permit to take up this post? Yes / No *Are you eligible to work in the UK? Yes / No *Driving Licence (see Job Description – only complete if a driving licence is essential) Yes / No *

Are you a current PVG member? Yes / No*

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QUALIFICATIONS ACHIEVED

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Your referees will include your present (or most recent) employer. Please identify below the person in your organisation who is authorised to confirm your employment and the details given in your application. Please identify a second referee who may have closer knowledge of your skills, knowledge and abilities and who may offer opinion on your suitability for this post. You should not use family members or friends and these will not be accepted. Our pre-employment screening also includes, where appropriate, health and fitness for work, criminal records, qualifications and professional registration.

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DECLARATIONPlease read and sign the following statement:-

- I have completed this application form and the details I have supplied are, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete;

-- I understand that if appointed to this post the information on this form will be kept as part of my

personal file record;- I authorise you to obtain references to support this application if I am selected for interview;- I understand that details of educational qualifications, membership of professional bodies and referee

reports may be verified through the establishments and individuals I have indicated;- I consent to my details being kept confidentially and used for specific and lawful purposes as specified

in the Data Protection Act 1998;- I declare that I have no previous convictions, or have identified any I have above.

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REFERENCES

The Ayrshire HospicePerson Specification & Interview Rating Form

A = ExcellentPost Title Staff Nurse - IPU B = SatisfactoryPost Ref No C = Unsatisfactory

Selection Factors(Person Specification)

Criteria Interview Panel Comments Rating

A B CQUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Desirable Post registration qualification relevant to specialty or willingness to work towards this

EXPERIENCE Essential Post registration experience with a proven interest in palliative careEvidence of continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Desirable Experience working within a palliative care setting. Evidence of research and audit.

KNOWLEDGE Essential Understanding of Palliative care.

Desirable Understanding of Specialist Palliative care.Evidence of good practice and ability to deliverhigh standards of care.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Essential Good interpersonal/communication and time management skills.

Desirable Ability to work under pressure and deal with difficult situations.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND OTHER

Essential Ability to work within multi-disciplinary Team/own initiative.Motivated and confident individual able to deal with distressing and emotional situations.Able to commit to the ethos of the hospice

Desirable

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. This form is intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity.

Please complete this form and return it with your application. The form will be separated from your application on receipt. The information on this form will be used for monitoring purposes only and will play no part in the recruitment process.

All questions are optional. You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be. All information supplied will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Thank you for your assistance.

ABOUT THE VACANCY

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