Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) / Clinical Paramedic Specialist (CPS)
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Job summary
Do you want to be part of a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team, delivering empowering and compassionate care supporting people with a life limiting illness? If so, this position is for you!
Your new role
As part of our model of care to ensure we have the right people, providing the right care in the right place and at the right time, we are offering Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Clinical Paramedic Specialist (CPS) roles to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team within the Hospice Outreach Service in the community.
So, what does that mean? Our Hospice Outreach Team are the initial point of contact for all new community referrals and all telephone calls coming into the service. They are at the forefront of providing palliative advice and support to patients and families in the place they call home, including care homes and nursing homes. You will be part of a rota of clinicians covering our seven day a week service offering telephone support, as well as clinic and home-based assessments.
Our team care for patients who have a life limiting illness and our focus is on individualised care. We focus on improving quality of life and achieving patient centred goals. We care for people with long term conditions; including heart failure, respiratory disease, frailty and neurological conditions, as well as those with an oncological diagnosis.
Main duties of the job
To succeed in this role...
You are a motivated clinician with the ability to work as an independent practitioner, while also being part of a responsive and resilient team. You possess advanced communication skills and excellent presentation skills (both oral and written).
You have proven community or in-patient palliative care experience at Band 6 or 7 or have the equivalent level of experience working in the following related areas: Paramedic, General Medicine, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Frailty, Respiratory Care, Cardiology or Oncology.
Why join our team? We have flexible working options to suit your work-life balance, and you can transfer your NHS pension. Other benefits include free parking at our Pembury site and a generous holiday allowance, with the ability to buy and sell additional holiday.
If you think you're right for this position, we would love to hear from you!
To discuss your application, request some further information, or to arrange a visit with us, please contact Dea Haysler or Samara Romans, Hospice Outreach Managers on 01892 820 515 or dea.haysler@hospiceintheweald.org.uk/samara.romans@hospiceintheweald.org.uk
About us
At the Hospice, our team strive to work alongside other community teams and specialists to optimise patient experience and improve our team knowledge and development.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£45,369 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0016-24-0018
Job locations
Maidstone Road
Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 4TA
Employer details
Employer name
Hospice in the Weald
Address
Maidstone Road
Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 4TA
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