Kirsten Morris

As part of the Specialist Palliative Care Education Leadership Team the CNE will identify, develop, plan, implement and evaluate training programmes for all Trust staff

The role will provide oversight of in-house specialist palliative care training programmes and be actively involved in delivery of education.

The CNE will actively contribute to educational governance to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training and education and ensure that the quality of this is consistently high. Reviewing lesson plans and resources.

The role provides education and support to ward staff within the Trust to enhance their knowledge base and practical skills in relation to caring for palliative and end of life patients and those who are identified as important to them

The CNE employs a range of evidence-based teaching methods to support the development of staff, e.g. coaching in practice, competency-based assessments, reflective practice

The role will actively participate in the development and delivery of the End of Life and Bereavement Strategy Educational objectives for the Trust. Reporting progress against the implementation of these

The CNE will ensure their own clinical knowledge remains up to date by performing clinical activities, working within own ‘Scope of Practice' within Specialist Palliative Care Services.

To provide clinical education and support to staff working in Specialist Palliative Care inpatient areas

Deliver bespoke ward and service-based training to support learning from incidents/complaints

Has line management responsibility for practice education facilitator

Fostered a positive learning environment for engagement through effective classroom management.

Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with specialist palliative care and alternative methods to teaching, for example, learning about generational and neurodivergent teaching

Provide quality assurance to specialist palliative care education that is delivered across the Trust

Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.

• Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care, to both level 2 and 3 patients within a critical care environment for a range of conditions often including at least one form of organ failure
• Maintain patient and colleague safety at all times
• Manage a person/s physical, psychological, spiritual and emotional needs of my patient's and their loved ones
• Provide medications as and when required and as prescribed on the electronic prescribing system
• Deal with emergencies situations that may arise in a critical care setting, whilst maintaining professionalism and adhering to Trust and National guidance's and policies.
• Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
• Coordinated care with parental teams of the patients
• Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition to a step down ward.
• Provide accurate and not ambiguous information to my patient's and their loved ones, being open, honest but sensitive with my communication
• Liaise with relevant teams to provide continued care for my allocated patients, such as organ donation, Specialist palliative care and SWAN Teams
• Administered intravenous medications, via different lines whilst using the appropriate ANTT for the task
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation and nurse charting for all care I provide for my patients and their loved ones.
• Be part of the team when a debrief is required for staff following difficult situations and provide support to my colleagues when needed and appropriate

• Conducted regular ward rounds for comprehensive health monitoring.
• Oversaw junior staff training, improving the overall quality of care provided on the ward.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, bettering patient treatment.
• Monitored vital signs regularly; promptly identifying any abnormalities or changes in patient condition.
• Educated families about patient conditions, promoting informed decision-making.
• Explained medical procedures to patients, fostering understanding and trust.
• Assisted doctors during examinations, ensuring thorough assessments were made.
• Enhanced team collaboration with clear and concise communication.
• Implemented care plans to improve patient outcomes.
• Advocated for patients' rights and needs; enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Prioritised tasks based on urgency and severity to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Maintained accurate medical records for seamless healthcare delivery.
• Managed complex cases through a multi-disciplinary approach; ensuring holistic care for patients.
• Provided emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
• Ensured proper hygiene practices, reducing infection risks.
• Applied infection control protocols; minimising cross-contamination risks in the ward.
• Administered medications for effective pain management.
• Improved patient comfort by ensuring prompt delivery of care.
• Formulated nursing diagnoses based on assessment data; providing targeted interventions where necessary.
• Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
• Led staff to improve patient care through valuable coaching, teaching and mentoring.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Handled annual appraisals for employees and facilitated personal development plans in compliance with mandatory training.
• Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
• Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
• Encouraged learning appropriate learning opportunities for staff members, promoting best practices for high-quality patient care.
• Recognised and managed workplace risks, immediately determining best methods for resolution.
• Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
• Worked closely with fellow nursing professionals to identify strategies for practice development and improvement.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
• Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
• Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored implementation of physicians' orders.
• Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.

• Enhanced student understanding of hairdressing techniques by delivering interactive lectures.
• Improved salon hygiene with strict enforcement of cleanliness standards during practical sessions.
• Encouraged creativity amongst students by hosting internal hairdressing competitions.
• Ensured safety during practical sessions by enforcing proper usage of hairdressing tools and chemicals.
• Adopted innovative teaching methods catering to different learning styles resulting improved comprehension.
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when evaluating candidates' skills which ensured only qualified individuals were selected for positions.
• Provided constructive criticism during feedback sessions after evaluations, fostering an environment of continuous learning amongst candidates.
• Adhered strictly to ethical guidelines whilst conducting assessments to maintain integrity in results obtained.
• Designed efficient assessment strategies, enhancing the accuracy and fairness of the process.
• Developed bespoke assessment tools for specific roles, improving recruitment efficiency.
• Enhanced candidate experience through clear communication about assessment parameters and processes.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of assessment criteria and industry standards, ensuring fair evaluations.
• Identified skill gaps among assessed candidates effectively; this allowed us to recommend appropriate training or development programs.
• Kept accurate records of all assessments conducted, aiding transparency and accountability in recruitment processes.
• Streamlined the overall evaluation process by introducing new technologies into our workflow.
• Reviewed and updated existing assessment methodologies to improve effectiveness.
• Facilitated training sessions for junior assessors, resulting in improved team performance.
• Improved client satisfaction by providing thorough and timely feedback on candidate performance during assessments.
• Maintained accurate records of assessment outcomes, contributing to data-driven decision-making.
• Evaluated damage in methodical and measured way to guarantee objectivity.
• Evaluated candidate performance against established criteria, delivering fair and unbiased appraisals.
• Worked with stakeholders to refine and adapt assessment processes in response to changing requirements.
• Implemented client-centered approach, responding empathetically to immediate needs while consistently seeking long-term solutions.
• Ordered, received and labelled replacement parts to aid future traceability.
• Communicated with customers to manage expectations of costs and timescales.
• Visited various sites to assess and record damage.
• Negotiated settlements with insurers or appointed loss adjusters.
• Developed strong working relationships to help expedite desired repair outcomes.
• Liaised with specialists to determine viability and cost of repairs and replacements.
• Generated and issues legal letters in line with templates and guidelines.