Job summary
Macmillan Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated nurse who is passionate about palliative and end of life care to join the hospital based Palliative Care team. You will play an active part in clinical practice, education, research/audit and the implementation of national guidelines.
Main duties of the job
- The successful applicant will work as part of a well-established dynamic multi disciplinary team who provide specialist advice and support to patients, their relatives and all members of the health care teams with the hospital.
- The service is offered to patients with both malignant and non-malignant disease.
- You will be an expert within the field and be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with specialist needs.
- The role covers a 7 day specialist palliative care visiting service within the hospital.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications for this post are invited from nurses who have experience at a senior level in Palliative and EOLC care. You should also have a degree, a palliative care qualification and excellent communication skills. You should be committed to continuing education.We offer a friendly and challenging working environment with a strong commitment to personal professional development.
Please see Job Description and Job Specification for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications for this post are invited from nurses who have experience at a senior level in Palliative and EOLC care. You should also have a degree, a palliative care qualification and excellent communication skills. You should be committed to continuing education.We offer a friendly and challenging working environment with a strong commitment to personal professional development.
Please see Job Description and Job Specification for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General nurse with degree in nursing studies
- MSc in speciality or evidence of working towards
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Mentor prep
- Independent prescriber or working towards
- Physical assessment and history taking qualification
- Palliative care module or European certificate in essential Palliative care
Desirable
- Oncology Qualification
- Communication skills training
- Knowledge of palliative care in the acute sector
Competencies
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Experience in leading/managing a team
- Experience of change management
- Education of staff and patients
- Experience of audit
- Experience in service improvement
Desirable
- Recognised leadership course
- Project management
Specialist criteria
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Management of a caseload
- Training and education of medical staff
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General nurse with degree in nursing studies
- MSc in speciality or evidence of working towards
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Mentor prep
- Independent prescriber or working towards
- Physical assessment and history taking qualification
- Palliative care module or European certificate in essential Palliative care
Desirable
- Oncology Qualification
- Communication skills training
- Knowledge of palliative care in the acute sector
Competencies
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Experience in leading/managing a team
- Experience of change management
- Education of staff and patients
- Experience of audit
- Experience in service improvement
Desirable
- Recognised leadership course
- Project management
Specialist criteria
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Management of a caseload
- Training and education of medical staff
Desirable
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).
