Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and versatile Clinical Nurse Specialist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to join our Hospice at Home team. A minimum of 30 hours is required for this role.
We also offer a bespoke training package over a six month to twelve-month period to develop into the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist if more relevant. This role would start as a Band 6, with a review of the banding to be considered after the training.
Main duties of the job
You will be motivated, a flexible thinker, and able to adapt to new ways of providing care to reach more patients within the community. Youll have excellent communication skills and enjoy working alongside a multidisciplinary team to assess the needs of patients, families, and carers.
You should have a relevant degree or diploma or be in the process of undertaking one. Palliative care or oncology experience is essential.
If you are enthusiastic, personable and share our values and care about making a difference in the last years of someones life, we would love to hear from you!
As well as joining a caring organisation where you will be able to make a difference for our patients and their families, some of our employee benefits include:
About us
Our team of specialist nurses, doctors, therapists, social workers and bereavement volunteers work at our Hospice in Esher, and with families at home. They are all experts in end of life care who put compassion and respect at the heart of everything they do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the supervision of a
Community Clinical Nurse Specialist to:
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Promote, plan and facilitate the delivery of high standards of
palliative care to patients and their carers in the community setting.
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Participate in clinical and education activities related to developing
specialist palliative care in the community.
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Sustain and develop the relationship between The Princess Alice Hospice Hospice
Community Team and the Primary Healthcare Teams and others involved in caring
for the patients/families receiving palliative care support.
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Identify written personal objectives, relevant
to developing professional practice for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the supervision of a
Community Clinical Nurse Specialist to:
-
Promote, plan and facilitate the delivery of high standards of
palliative care to patients and their carers in the community setting.
-
Participate in clinical and education activities related to developing
specialist palliative care in the community.
-
Sustain and develop the relationship between The Princess Alice Hospice Hospice
Community Team and the Primary Healthcare Teams and others involved in caring
for the patients/families receiving palliative care support.
-
Identify written personal objectives, relevant
to developing professional practice for this role.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and other requirements
Essential
- Flexible, motivated, self-directed.
- Pleasant and calm manner.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Car driver/full driving licence.
- Cover on-call rota including weekends and bank holidays.
- Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospice.
Experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience.
- Palliative care, oncology or community experience.
- Interest in research/audit.
- Experience in mentoring P2k and post-basic student.
- Clinical supervision experience.
- Community experience.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Knowledge of current healthcare and nursing policy and provision.
- Understanding of specialist palliative care provision.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration/registered.
- RGN qualification.
- Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent).
- Relevant degree or diploma or in the process of undertaking same.
- Palliative Care Diploma or equivalent.
- Community qualification.
- Palliative Care Degree.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities and other requirements
Essential
- Flexible, motivated, self-directed.
- Pleasant and calm manner.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Car driver/full driving licence.
- Cover on-call rota including weekends and bank holidays.
- Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospice.
Experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience.
- Palliative care, oncology or community experience.
- Interest in research/audit.
- Experience in mentoring P2k and post-basic student.
- Clinical supervision experience.
- Community experience.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Knowledge of current healthcare and nursing policy and provision.
- Understanding of specialist palliative care provision.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration/registered.
- RGN qualification.
- Teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent).
- Relevant degree or diploma or in the process of undertaking same.
- Palliative Care Diploma or equivalent.
- Community qualification.
- Palliative Care Degree.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
