Bank Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Duchess of Kent Hospice

Reading, RG30 2DX

Ad hoc hours available

£19.56- £22.16 per hour Depending on experience

Be there when it matters

There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist

end-of-life care to support patients and their families.

About us

We offer a range of services in Berkshire from three sites: Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice, Wokingham Day Hospice and Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub Berkshire.

At the Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading, and through our Day Services in Newbury and Wokingham, we look after people living with life- limiting conditions, and offer support for families too. We provide expert care and support across Berkshire.

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 in Reading. 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

For more details please visit our website

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment and interview process so please let us know if you require any adjustments made. Please see more details on the link below:

https://wwww.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

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.