Job summary
Rotherham Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Nurse
Specialist to join our Hospice at Home Service Team.
Reporting to the Head of Hospice at Home the Clinical Nurse Specialist plays a
crucial role in delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care to patients in their
own homes as part of the day or night team, with occasional rotation required.
With a focus on holistic and person centered care, the Clinical Nurse Specialist
provides expert clinical support, assessment, and coordination of care, working
collaboratively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best
possible outcomes.
If you would prefer to apply via an application form please contact humanresources@rotherhamhospice.org.uk.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Assessment
- Provide expert clinical assessment, monitoring, and management of complex palliative
care needs for patients receiving care in their own homes.
- Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with patients,
families, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring holistic support and symptom
management.
Patient and Family Support
- Offer emotional support, education, and guidance to patients and their families,
empowering them to make informed decisions about their care and treatment
preferences.
- Act as a key point of contact for patients and families, providing ongoing
communication, reassurance, and advocacy throughout their care journey.
Coordination and Collaboration
- Coordinate care delivery with members of the Hospice at Home interdisciplinary team,
including healthcare assistants, social workers, therapists, and volunteers, ensuring
seamless continuity of care.
- Collaborate with community healthcare providers, primary care teams, and specialist
services to optimize support and resources for patients and families in the home
setting.
- Provide supervision and guidance for volunteers, working with the Volunteer Manager
when necessary to maximise volunteer impact.
About us
At Rotherham Hospice, we provide exceptional care for all those affected by terminal
illness and are the only adult hospice in Rotherham for the people of Rotherham and
surrounding villages.
We began offering Day Hospice services in 1994, and have grown over the years to now
provide a 14 bed Inpatient Unit alongside our Hospice Community Team who provide care
in the community. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work together to provide
palliative care that incorporates psychological, physical, social and spiritual support to help
patients and their families achieve the very best quality of life, both at home and in the
Hospice.
We believe in making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. As
a member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a
community of care that goes beyond the ordinary. We value innovation, teamwork, and a
commitment to excellence in all that we do. Join us in creating a compassionate and
supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the
quality of life for those we serve
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Assessment
- Provide expert clinical assessment, monitoring, and management of complex palliative
care needs for patients receiving care in their own homes.
- Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with patients,
families, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring holistic support and symptom
management.
Patient and Family Support- Offer emotional support, education, and guidance to patients and their families,
empowering them to make informed decisions about their care and treatment
preferences.
- Act as a key point of contact for patients and families, providing ongoing
communication, reassurance, and advocacy throughout their care journey.
Coordination and Collaboration- Coordinate care delivery with members of the Hospice at Home interdisciplinary team,
including healthcare assistants, social workers, therapists, and volunteers, ensuring
seamless continuity of care.
- Collaborate with community healthcare providers, primary care teams, and specialist
services to optimize support and resources for patients and families in the home
setting.
- Provide supervision and guidance for volunteers, working with the Volunteer Manager
when necessary to maximise volunteer impact.
Education and Training- Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on symptom
management, medication administration, and other aspects of palliative and end-of-life
care.
- Offer mentorship, support, and guidance to colleagues, students, and other healthcare
professionals involved in the care of patients receiving hospice at home services.
Documentation and Evaluation- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care plans,
interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory
standards.
- Participate in ongoing evaluation and quality improvement activities, identifying areas
for enhancement and implementing changes to improve the delivery of hospice at
home services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Assessment
- Provide expert clinical assessment, monitoring, and management of complex palliative
care needs for patients receiving care in their own homes.
- Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with patients,
families, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring holistic support and symptom
management.
Patient and Family Support- Offer emotional support, education, and guidance to patients and their families,
empowering them to make informed decisions about their care and treatment
preferences.
- Act as a key point of contact for patients and families, providing ongoing
communication, reassurance, and advocacy throughout their care journey.
Coordination and Collaboration- Coordinate care delivery with members of the Hospice at Home interdisciplinary team,
including healthcare assistants, social workers, therapists, and volunteers, ensuring
seamless continuity of care.
- Collaborate with community healthcare providers, primary care teams, and specialist
services to optimize support and resources for patients and families in the home
setting.
- Provide supervision and guidance for volunteers, working with the Volunteer Manager
when necessary to maximise volunteer impact.
Education and Training- Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on symptom
management, medication administration, and other aspects of palliative and end-of-life
care.
- Offer mentorship, support, and guidance to colleagues, students, and other healthcare
professionals involved in the care of patients receiving hospice at home services.
Documentation and Evaluation- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care plans,
interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory
standards.
- Participate in ongoing evaluation and quality improvement activities, identifying areas
for enhancement and implementing changes to improve the delivery of hospice at
home services.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Passionate about the mission and values of Rotherham
- Hospice, with a commitment to supporting its work.
- Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused, with
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, responsible, and trustworthy, with a strong work
- ethic and a willingness to take initiative.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively
- in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Positive attitude, with a can-do mindset and a willingness
- to go above and beyond to achieve objectives.
- Full UK driving licence.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with
- the ability to provide expert clinical support and guidance
- to patients and families.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the
- ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships
- with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with
- attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks
- effectively.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, with a
- genuine commitment to supporting individuals and
- families facing life-limiting illnesses.
Desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration with the
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Extensive experience in palliative and end-of-life care,
- including clinical assessment, symptom management, and
- coordination of care in the community or home setting
Desirable
- Advanced qualification in palliative care or related field
- (e.g., Palliative Care Nursing, Advanced Nurse
- Practitioner).
- Experience working with SystmOne.
- Experience working with volunteers.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Passionate about the mission and values of Rotherham
- Hospice, with a commitment to supporting its work.
- Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused, with
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, responsible, and trustworthy, with a strong work
- ethic and a willingness to take initiative.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively
- in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Positive attitude, with a can-do mindset and a willingness
- to go above and beyond to achieve objectives.
- Full UK driving licence.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with
- the ability to provide expert clinical support and guidance
- to patients and families.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the
- ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships
- with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with
- attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks
- effectively.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, with a
- genuine commitment to supporting individuals and
- families facing life-limiting illnesses.
Desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration with the
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Extensive experience in palliative and end-of-life care,
- including clinical assessment, symptom management, and
- coordination of care in the community or home setting
Desirable
- Advanced qualification in palliative care or related field
- (e.g., Palliative Care Nursing, Advanced Nurse
- Practitioner).
- Experience working with SystmOne.
- Experience working with volunteers.
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).
