Staff Nurse -Maternity Cover

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Quality, Safety & Effectiveness Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of Care:
You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care for patients, using evidence-based guidelines to ensure that the care delivered meets the highest standards of clinical practice and patient safety. This includes continuously monitoring and reviewing care plans to ensure they remain appropriate to the patients changing needs.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team including doctors, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, high-quality care. Ensure effective communication within the team to promote the best outcomes for patients.

Maintain all records accurately and comprehensively, in line with Barnsley Hospice policies and procedures, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines. Documentation should reflect the care provided, any changes in patient condition, and relevant communications with colleagues and families.

Carry out all aspects of clinical care in accordance with Barnsley Hospice policies and procedures, ensuring that interventions are safe, effective, and appropriate to the patients needs. This includes medication administration, symptom management, and personal care.

Assist in the organisation and coordination of admissions and discharges, ensuring that all processes are smooth, safe, and patient-centred. Provide support to patients and families during transitions in care.

Take responsibility for the management and delivery of high-quality care to a designated group of patients and their families during each shift, ensuring care plans are followed and that patients needs, wishes, and preferences are central to all care decisions.

Adhere to and be professionally accountable to the NMC Code of Conduct, Standards of Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives, and be conversant with the Scope of Professional Practice. Demonstrate professional behaviour, integrity, and accountability at all times.

Ensure continuity of patient care by communicating effectively and liaising with medical, nursing, and other colleagues, providing accurate and timely reports of any changes in patient condition.

Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date patient records, ensuring that documentation supports continuity of care, clinical decision-making, and organisational requirements.

Act as a positive role model for students, volunteers, and colleagues, demonstrating high standards of practice, professionalism, and compassionate care.

Support the education, training, demonstration, and guidance of carers, colleagues, and students as required, contributing to workforce development and the promotion of best practice.

Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, supporting the teams objectives, and fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and shared responsibility for patient outcomes.

Report any staff-related concerns, issues, or incidents to the senior nurse on shift promptly, ensuring timely escalation and appropriate follow-up.

Contribute to the smooth running of the service by supporting all members of the nursing team whilst on shift, assisting with workflow management, delegation, and coordination of tasks.

Maintain good communication and liaison with all internal and external departments to ensure seamless care delivery, coordination of services, and professional working relationships.

Ensure that any incidents, near misses, and complaints are reported appropriately and in line with hospice policies and procedures.

Ensure that compliments, positive feedback, and examples of good practice are recognised, celebrated, and…