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Location
Northfleet, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice To support the completion of comprehensive palliative care nursing assessments, agreeing a plan of care for patients and families living with life limiting or life-threatening illness, including the provision of care for children undergoing acute oncology treatment. To support the completion of comprehensive palliative care nursing assessments, agreeing a plan of care for patients and families living with life limiting or life-threatening illness, including the provision of care for children undergoing acute oncology treatment. To participate in a seven day per week operational service including out of hours provision when required, To proactively collaborate with a wide range of community and hospital-based health and social care professionals. To ensure patients / families preferred place of care is clearly discussed and identified and advanced care plans are in place wherever possible. To work alongside colleagues, taking responsibility for a defined group of patients in the community, ensuring the highest possible standards of individualised care. To ensure that the patients dignity is promoted and respected and that equality and diversity are a top priority in the care of patients and families. To provide advice and guidance related to symptom management, and psychological, social, and spiritual needs, referring onto the appropriate professional or service accordingly. To provide advice and guidance related to symptom management, and psychological, social, and spiritual needs, referring to the appropriate professional or service accordingly. To support the transition of young people with life-limiting illnesses into adult services. To undertake bereavement follow-up in line with the agreed pathway and bereavement risk assessment. To promote the work of the organisation in all settings, encouraging collaborative working and the referral of appropriate patients with all diagnoses. To ensure accurate and contemporaneous records, inputting patient data as required by the organisation.
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Salary
£36.69k - £45.26k per annum
