Bank Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

Bank Clinical Nurse Specialist

Sue Ryder Pallaitive Care Hub South Oxfordshire96-100 battle barns Preston, Crowmarsh, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6SL

Ad hoc hours available

£19.56- £22.16 per hour

Depending on experience

Be there when it mattersThere has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialistend-of-life care to support patients and their families.

About us

Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire is based at Battle Barns, Crowmarsh, Wallingford.

We are pleased to invite applications to become part of our team as we move forward providing an indispensable Hospice at Home service.

You will receive an excellent personalised training programme making this a wonderful opportunity to develop your skills as a CNS in the specialist field of palliative care.

The team cover South Oxfordshire, Henley, Goring, Sonning Common, Woodcote, Didcot, Abingdon & Didcot.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

Sue Ryder are pleased to invite applications from experienced nurses to join a well-established friendly team as a Bank Clinical Nurse Specialist.

You will be supporting patients with an End of Life diagnosis to remain in their homes.

The duties of this role will include assessing referrals for admission to the service, performing comprehensive assessment of patients, Planning, implementing and evaluating care delivery according to changing healthcare needs, identifying issues which are deemed to be actual/potential palliative care emergencies, compiling action plans to mitigate distress, Ensuring such plans are developed, documented and communicated in a collaborative way with other professionals, patients and their families.

As well as: Using advanced assessment skills to identify reversible symptoms, develop a plan of care and implement Providing holistic specialist care for patients in accordance with their needs, wishes and culture. This includes clinical assessment, planning care, monitoring progress, requesting appropriate investigations, and acting on the results

Establish and maintain effective communication, often of a highly complex and contentious nature, with patients, carers/relatives, and professionals across health and social services. Using verbal and written communication and negotiating skills breaking down barriers to understanding with various individuals

About us

About you

We are looking to recruit a registered nurse with experience as a community palliative care nurse or would consider a nurse with experience in palliative care and evidence of continued professional development in this speciality.

You should have excellent communication skills and qualifications in advanced clinical assessment, mentorship and non-medical prescribing or be prepared to undertake training.

For more details please visit our website

While we do not mandate the COVID-19 vaccination, we strongly encourage anyone working closely with vulnerable people to be fully vaccinated. Sue Ryder has a duty to protect those in our care and the vaccination is considered best practice to protect yourself and others from the virus.

If you want more than just a job, we want you.

Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives.

Whether thats a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition were there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.

Employer details

Employer name

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire

Units 6-8 96

100 Preston Crowmarsh

Wallingford

OX10 6SL

Employer's website

https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire

Units 6-8 96

100 Preston Crowmarsh

Wallingford

OX10 6SL

Employer's website

https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)

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