Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Palliative Nursing Assistant

Hours: 30 - 36 hours per week

Location: Tapping House, Hillington PE31 6BH

JOB PURPOSE

The Palliative Nursing Assistant is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team delivering a range of patient care duties under the supervision of the Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals across the Hospice, providing basic patient care based on providing physical, psychological and spiritual needs of individuals in their care.

The post-holder may be required to work in other clinical areas as appropriate to meet the needs of the service as directed by the Nurse Manager or nurse in charge and will participate in internal rotation to night duty and unsociable hours working to meet the needs of the service.

Clinical

1. Deliver a high standard of patient care focused on individual need, promoting independence and re-enablement where possible.

1. To assist in developing a caring, supportive and spiritual atmosphere in all areas of the Hospice

1. To maintain a high standard of patient care ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to.

1. To give individualised patient care under the direction and supervision of the trained nursing staff

1. To develop skills in caring for palliative patients and those at the end of life, their carers and families

1. To support trained nurses in their role and work as a member of the nursing team

1. To work as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of trained staff reporting changes in patients conditions and needs as they occur.

1. Contribute to the multidisciplinary approach to patient care, together with other health and social care professionals and chaplaincy.

1. Cover a 24 hour nursing rota when the need arises (Day or Night shifts)

1. To work in other areas of the Hospice when needed (eg in the Hospice at Home team)

1. Participate in implementing care delegated by trained staff for which training has been given and competence achieved

1. To work towards a Competency Framework for Palliative Nursing Assistants, maintaining a professional portfolio of evidence; and participating in the Hospice Clinical Supervision and Appraisal process.

1. To participate in meetings related to families and staff.

1. Maintain a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, their families, visitors, volunteers and staff.

Carry out all duties in accordance with the Hospices policies and procedures including but not limited to health & safety, code of behaviour, confidentiality and equality, diversity & inclusion.

Promote awareness of the Hospice, its services and its strategy.

Work collaboratively and respectfully with all staff, volunteers and supporters of the Hospice.

Promote and support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children, observing and adhering the Hospices policies on safeguarding.

Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and development and to participate in any training relevant to the role.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exemptions Order 1975, and such will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Information Security, Confidentiality, and Records Management:

The role requires adherence to organisational policies concerning information security, data privacy, and confidentiality. The employee is responsible for safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring secure handling and storage of records, and maintaining compliance with applicable data protection regulations. This includes actively participating in Information Governance training, reporting potential security incidents, and managing records in accordance with Tapping Houses Retention Archiving and Destruction of All Hospice Records Policy.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to ensure that the needs of the service are being met.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and willingness to work towards the Hospice competency framework for PNAs

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of caring for patients including the ability to:
• -Recognise and report changes in the condition of the patient;
• -Accurately document care given in patient documentation;
• -Communicate basic information about care to carers and families.
• Experience in caring for dying patients
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a specialist palliative care setting
• Experience of working in the community setting

SKILLS APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to plan own work
• Ability to respond to changes in patient conditions
• Ability to work within a team
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to prioritise a patients care needs
• Uses own initiative
• Motivated to learn
• Maintains a mature attitude
• Possesses a responsible attitude
• Possesses good IT skills and able to use a range of software (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel etc).
• The ability and willingness to adapt to change

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of care giving
• Has an empathy and understanding of issues encountered by patients with palliative care needs

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work unsocial hours
• Flexible approach to working patterns
• Willingness to undertake work during the day or during evening hours
• Willing to complete a DBS Check

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

Tapping House

Address

Wheatfields

Hillington

King’s Lynn

Norfolk

PE31 6BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

To be considered for this position, you will have the following skills and experience:

Essential

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and empathetically to patients, even in challenging situations.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven experience in a patient-facing role, ideally within a healthcare setting.
• A clear understanding and commitment to patient confidentiality, data protection (UK GDPR).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritise tasks, and manage a high volume of patient interactions.
• Ability to follow established protocols and procedures meticulously.
• A compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.

Desirable

• Experience in using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, Anima, e-RS) and online consultation platforms.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Botesdale

Diss

Norfolk

IP22 1DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Within this role you will work with an established and supportive MDT. As with many services we currently use a blended model of virtual and face-to-face working which provides opportunities for flexibility. You will have knowledge, skills and experience of working across the range of complexity and severity in adult mental health and dementia.

We will expect the post holder to work collaboratively and flexibly with others to undertake assessments, develop and share psychological formulations and develop treatment plans.

You will be responsible for supporting with managing a caseload, assessing and planning treatment for your patients. Working with the patient to plan care and optimise treatment plans. Feeding back to the MDT and working within the team for the best outcome for the patient

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail and if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate - on the NMC Register Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in an NHS health care setting

Desirable

• previous experience working with people living with dementia

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of the MDT

Other

Essential

• Ability to move between Trust sites as required by the needs of the service

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope and the role of the Nursing Associate in the context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

G Block

Hospital Road

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 3NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Nursing Associate works as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The post holder will deliver and monitor care, support patient wellbeing, and contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care in accordance with the NMC Code, Trust policies, and professional standards.
• Support patients with their physical, mental, and emotional health needs, promoting independence, wellbeing, and dignity at all times.
• Undertake and accurately record clinical observations, recognising and escalating any deterioration or concerns appropriately.
• Administer medications and undertake delegated clinical procedures within the scope of practice and competency framework of the Nursing Associate role.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records in line with professional and organisational requirements.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and seamless care.
• Work independently within defined parameters of practice while recognising own limitations and seeking support when required.
• Support and supervise Healthcare Assistants, Trainee Nursing Associates, students, and new staff members, contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, mandatory training, reflective practice, and continuing professional development to maintain competence and professional registration.
• Promote patient safety by identifying, reporting, and responding appropriately to incidents, risks, safeguarding concerns, and breaches of care standards.
• Contribute positively to team working, service development, and the delivery of high standards of patient care across the service.The post holder is expected to uphold the Trust's values and behaviours, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care at all times.

Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nursing associate on the NMC register
• Nursing associate foundation degree qualification

Experience

Essential

• Some experience of working within a health / care setting
• Some experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the nursing associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)