Clinical Practice & Patient Care

Deliver the highest standard of evidence-based, research-informed nursing care to all patients.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised programmes of care.
Supervise and support ward team members to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate care delivery.
Provide compassionate, patient-centred care that respects dignity and individual need.
Maintain a caring, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients, families, carers, and staff.
Act as an advocate for patients and those important to them, offering information, emotional support, and signposting to relevant services as appropriate.
Plan and coordinate effective discharge from admission, working closely with the multidisciplinary team, social care, community services, and external agencies.
Maintain and develop clinical knowledge and skills to support evidence-based practice, including undertaking extended roles following appropriate competency-based training.
Safely and competently administer medicines in accordance with Hospice policies and professional standards.
Accurately use electronic patient record systems (e.g. EPMA) in line with organisational policy and procedure.
In the absence of senior staff, take charge of the shift, ensuring appropriate skill mix, patient flow, bed management, and effective use of time and resources.
Participate in staff appraisal as both appraisee and appraiser for junior staff members.
Actively engage in clinical supervision to support safe and reflective practice.
Contribute to the education, supervision, and practical training of learners and Health Care Assistants.
Maintain confidentiality for patients, families, carers, and colleagues at all times in line with the NMC Code.

Education, Training & Professional Development

Supervise students, learners, and unqualified staff, acting as a positive role model and mentor to support learning and development.
Contribute to both informal and formal teaching sessions for staff across the service.
Engage in ongoing professional development to ensure practice remains current, competent, and evidence based.
Ensure all mandatory training is completed and kept up to date in line with organisational requirements.
Support team development through feedback, coaching, and appropriate professional guidance.

Leadership, Supervision & Team Coordination

Act as a professional role model, motivating and supporting colleagues to achieve high standards of care.
Maintain an up-to-date continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio.
Lead and supervise the work of unqualified staff within the team.
Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
Take responsibility for ward leadership in the absence of senior nursing staff.
Deliver patient-centred care in a productive and cost-effective manner.
Promote patient safety by participating in clinical audit, quality improvement, risk management, and the reporting and initial management of incidents.

Professional Practice & Accountability

Work within own scope of practice, recognising professional limitations and responsibilities.
Practice in accordance with the NMC Code and professional standards.
Participate fully in the annual appraisal and performance review process.
Provide coaching, guidance, and support to junior staff to promote safe practice and professional development.
Engage proactively in clinical supervision and reflective practice.

Clinical Governance, Quality & Safety

Support a culture of safety and quality by actively participating in clinical audit, research activity, risk management, and incident reporting.
Contribute to the development, monitoring, and review of standards of care, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and GDPR at all times.

Communication & Collaborative Working

Coordinate patient care with members of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring care plans are delivered and changes in patient condition are communicated promptly.
Demonstrate professional, compassionate, and respectful communication with patients and their relatives or carers.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, community teams, external professionals, and partner agencies.
Use clear, sensitive, and persuasive communication skills to share complex or emotionally sensitive information appropriately.

Registered Nurse

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