St Raphael's Hospice

Specialist Palliative Nurse - Community

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Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference to those needing access to Community Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care? We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity to join our Community Specialist Palliative Care Team working across the Sutton and Merton boroughs.

We work very closely with patients and those important to them, offering complex pain and symptom control, psychological and emotional support . We offer advice to GPs, District Nurses and other healthcare professionals as well as sign posting to other services where appropriate.

Here at SRH, an innovative and adaptable approach to care is important along with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. In return you will gain a supportive working environment with ongoing education and flexible working hours amongst other employment benefits.

Have you got what it takes?

Are you a self-motivated and experienced nurse or qualified healthcare professional who is able to join our well established multi-disciplinary Community Specialist Palliative Care Team?
Can you demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience of working with patients with specialist palliative care needs?
Most importantly, are you wholeheartedly committed to and motivated by the purpose and values of palliative care?

Main duties of the job

We are currently seeking to recruit a Band 7 Community Clinical Palliative Care Specialist and would also consider a Band 6 Development Post for the ideal candidate who demonstrates passion and commitment.

We welcome and encourage informal visits, please contact the HR department or Tracy Christmas Community Services Manager on 0208 099 7777, who will be happy to assist

Work as a specialist palliative care resource in relation to the control of symptoms and the provision of social, economic and spiritual care for the patient and family in the community setting. To provide advice, support and education to the primary health care team where appropriate, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

About us

We are a 13 bedded hospice, serving the communities of Merton and Sutton by supporting those with life limiting conditions to live their lives as fully as possible. Caring for people at the end of their lives can be challenging, but it can also be immensely rewarding.

Working at St Raphaels means being part of a small, friendly and forward thinking team; we work collaboratively and every voice is important. We are ambitious; committed to developing and supporting our staff, whilst providing an excellent standard of care to our patients and those important to them.

Date posted

14 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Inclusive of OLW

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0133-24-0019

Job locations

London Road

Cheam

Sutton

Surrey

SM3 9DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To work through a set of competencies to build on specialist knowledge and experience.

To demonstrate skills and expertise in assessing, identifying and prioritising the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their carers.

Contribute to the provision of a quality specialist service, which will complement the generic services provided for patients and informal carers living within the boroughs of Merton and Sutton in primary health care, and care homes.

To undertake clinical assessments of the specialist palliative care needs of patients and their families, and plan with support, the delivery of appropriate interventions in collaboration with other members of the CPCT, and primary carers.

Participate in regular monitoring of individual clinical practice through undertaking regular case load review and patient visits with Community Services Manager, members of the CPCT and the community medical team.

Apply the skills required to demonstrate clinical expertise through achieving effective symptom control.Adjusting medication in consultation with the GP and Hospice Medical Team within the limits of the Hospice drug policy and national legislation.

Participate in the weekly multi-professional and daily clinical meetings.

Attend and participate in meetings including departmental, case conferences, and MDT in the primary health care setting and secondary care.

Work within a team framework, enlisting the skills of immediate colleagues and members of other disciplines.

Participate in the Triage Service and Hospice Point of Contact (HPOC) provided by the CPCT, when required.

The post holder with the support of the Community Services Manager will be responsible for their personal development, ensuring it reflects ongoing education and understanding of the core components of a specialist role.

Further develop and maintain effective communication systems between Primary and Secondary Care and collaboration with voluntary agencies and other stakeholders.

Further develop Advanced Communication skills in order to communicate highly sensitive information to patients and relatives.

Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for patients and families from different religious and cultural backgrounds and sexual orientation

Act as an advocate for patients, relatives and their carers.

To assess for bereavement support where appropriate and liaise with Bereavement Service Team.

Take responsibility for the safe and administration of drugs in accordance with the Hospice policy.

Participate in the bi-annual bereavement service as per rota.

If registered as a Non-Medical Prescriber, to work within the organisational SRH NMP policy and meet the requirements of your professional regulatory body