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NHS Jobs; Hayle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust is seeking staff to support palliative care with a focus on compassionate communication and holistic patient support. The role requires collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, adherence to policies, dignity in care, and safeguarding patient confidentiality.

The post emphasises attending ward meetings, participating in mandatory training, and ongoing professional development while maintaining high safety and documentation standards within the

Responsibilities

• Understand palliative care approach and communicate sensitively with patients and families.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
• Adhere to organisational policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
• Respect patient dignity, preferences and individual needs in care delivery.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions promptly to a registered nurse.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Contribute to risk assessments and maintain a safe environment.
• Demonstrate understanding of the patient call system.
• Keep accurate, clear and timely records per standards.
• Work within your competence and seek guidance when needed.
• Recognise signs affecting wellbeing and report concerns.
• Document and report care using established procedures.
• Access resources to support patients, carers and colleagues.
• Seek advice or refer to MDT when appropriate.
• Respond to telephone enquiries professionally and relay messages accurately.
• Support volunteers within the hospice environment.
• Complete mandatory training and participate in development opportunities.
• Attend ward meetings and contribute to effective team communication.
• Engage in annual appraisal processes and personal development goals.
• Comply with Fire Regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act.

Job description

Demonstrate an understanding of the palliative care approach and its importance in supporting sensitive, effective communication with patients and their families. Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to high standards of patient care. Adhere to all organisational policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols. Support the team in delivering holistic care that meets agreed standards and objectives, addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their carers. Provide care in a manner that respects each patients individual needs, preferences, and dignity. Observe and report changes in patients conditions, as well as any accidents or incidents, promptly to a registered nurse. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, understanding when it is appropriate to share information. Contribute to risk assessment processes and support the maintenance of a safe environment in line with health and safety requirements. Demonstrate understanding of the patient call system Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records in line with organisational standards. Work within the limits of your competence, undertaking only those activities for which you are trained and authorised. Recognise signs and symptoms that may affect a patients wellbeing and report concerns appropriately. Understand and follow procedures for documenting and reporting care provided. Access appropriate resources to obtain information and support patients, carers, and colleagues where appropriate. Recognise when to seek advice or refer to another member of the multidisciplinary team. Respond to telephone enquiries professionally, taking and relaying messages accurately. Support and work alongside volunteers within the hospice environment. Comply with all mandatory training requirements. Participate in training and development opportunities, maintaining a commitment to ongoing learning. Contribute positively to team development and a supportive working environment. Attend and actively participate in ward meetings, ensuring effective communication within the team. Engage in annual appraisal processes, identifying personal development needs and objectives. Comply with all relevant legislation and organisational policies, including Fire Regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust