Job Description

Department Function:

The Hospice at Home Team is a responsive and innovative team providing care for people with progressive, incurable diseases such as cancer, motor neurone disease, heart failure and lung disease, during times of crisis and at end of life. You will be part of the Community Team, which currently has three geographical teams and is supported by an Advice Line and Rapid Response Service. Job Summary: The role is to provide holistic care to patients and families in their own homes, using efficient methods and resources suited to the needs, including technology. To carry out basic nursing care under the overall direction of a registered nurse and regularly working without direct supervision for all or most of the shift.



The role will allow the post holder the opportunity to undertake any required training and development, with structured supervision and support. Continued professional development is supported and encouraged. Duties & Responsibilities: 1. To perform aspects of physical care of patients as required.



2. To maintain a caring environment by offering support to the patient and their family. 3. To supervise and occasionally help patients to self-administer their prescribed medication, after training and competency has been demonstrated.



4. To ensure medication is stored safely. 5. To observe and report any change in the patients condition to the appropriate Health Care Professional.



6. To report any accident, or incident, involving the patient or carer to the appropriate Health Care Professional. 7. To work within the guidelines of the Douglas Macmillan Hospice policies and procedures.



8. To deliver patient care in accordance with the care plan and ensure accurate and up to date documentation is maintained either in written notes or on computer records. 9. Establish and maintain good relationships with the patient, carers and all health care professionals.



10. To identify personal training needs and attend relevant in-service education programmes. 11. To ensure patient confidentiality is always maintained and information obtained during the course of employment is not released to anyone other than those acting in an official capacity.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

1. To provide patient centred, enablement focused support to each individual, supporting them to achieve their goals and engage in a treatment / support programme to work towards mutually agreed goals with particular emphasis on adaptation to illness, and developing self-management strategies. 2. To work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that the needs of patients and carers are identified within a holistic framework, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation.



3. Attend mandatory training on principles and core elements of palliative care. 4. Provide evidence of Palliative Care practice in appraisal, relevant to role & responsibilities.