Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic nurse with a passion for End of Life Care, as Lead Nurse in the Safe and Supportive Care Team. Full Time/Part time at Band 8a
The role is leading a highly motivated team and continuing the development of the Palliative care, Oncology and Cancer of unknown primary pathways across the acute wards and community.
Leading the development of Palliative and End of Life care across the Trust, enabling doctors, AHPs and nurses as well as non-professionally registered health care staff to develop role-appropriate critical skills and decision making in relation to end of life care
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with patients and loved ones when receiving diagnosis and a commitment to providing high quality person centred Care
Maintaining links with professional networks and stakeholders as appropriate and to escalate concerns from operational group meetings to the strategic groups to ensure outcomes are achieved
Working clinically you will be a role model to all disciplines promoting high standards of person centred care to patients requiring End of Life care
You will be supported by Palliative Care Consultants and receive regular clinical supervision and support from a psychologist
The Trust supports staff to maintain health and wellbeing which improves staff satisfaction and a work life balance.
Main duties of the job
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Working
with senior nurses in Oncology and Cancer of unknown primary service to provide
a seamless service for patients
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Working with colleagues across the acute and community service to implement the End of Life Strategy and Annual plan
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Work collaboratively with senior clinicians to
provide high quality patient centred care
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Work clinically utilise prescribing skills to
assist in symptom control and maintain comfort of patients
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Lead on the update of existing policies and guidelines within
the services to ensure staff are up to date and working according to best
practice
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Act as an advocate to patient and their
families to ensure end of life care
meets the needs of the patient and in
line with local and national standards
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Have an
in-depth knowledge in end of life care to advise senior managers on clinical
issues
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Maintain professional links with local services
to share information to provide best practice
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job description and person specification
for full details about the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job description and person specification
for full details about the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards
- Masters level degree (or working towards) in Supportive and Palliative Care or Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Proven leadership skills
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Advanced Physical Assessment Skills Course
- Or willing to work towards
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience within palliative care.
- Experience of using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and expertise in clinical assessment, patient/condition management
- Demonstrates evidence of ability and competence to undertake history taking, clinical examination, ordering and interpretation of investigations, demonstrates competent decision making, diagnosis and treatment/ management of palliative care emergencies.
- Clinical Risk Management & Governance awareness.
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills and provides evidence of leading a team
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal
- communication skills. Produce timely,
- accurate written/electronic records and
- Expert knowledge of symptom management/conversions of medications and titration.
- Demonstrates competence in using IT systems, prescribing medications electronically and documenting patient care.
- Expert knowledge in palliative care emergencies showing the ability to advise clinicians in managing complex situations liaising with lead cancer hospital as needed.
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
PIN
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards
- Masters level degree (or working towards) in Supportive and Palliative Care or Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Proven leadership skills
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Advanced Physical Assessment Skills Course
- Or willing to work towards
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience within palliative care.
- Experience of using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and expertise in clinical assessment, patient/condition management
- Demonstrates evidence of ability and competence to undertake history taking, clinical examination, ordering and interpretation of investigations, demonstrates competent decision making, diagnosis and treatment/ management of palliative care emergencies.
- Clinical Risk Management & Governance awareness.
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills and provides evidence of leading a team
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal
- communication skills. Produce timely,
- accurate written/electronic records and
- Expert knowledge of symptom management/conversions of medications and titration.
- Demonstrates competence in using IT systems, prescribing medications electronically and documenting patient care.
- Expert knowledge in palliative care emergencies showing the ability to advise clinicians in managing complex situations liaising with lead cancer hospital as needed.
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
PIN
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
