Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the Supportive and Palliative Care Team at UHS. This is a permanent Band 7 position with the team providing specialist palliative care and end of life care to adults across Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital.
We run a 7 day a week service supporting patients with non-malignant and malignant diseases. The post holder will join the senior management team and share a caseload of patients who have specialist palliative care needs including; symptom management, psychological care, rehabilitation and end of life care.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
You will have access to clinical supervision as part of this role.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic specialist nurse with a proven track record in leadership and staff development, along with a commitment to continuous learning, teamwork and mutual support.
We look forward to hearing from applicants who are experienced palliative care nurses with a focus on developing specialist palliative care in the acute setting.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate clinical expertise within the field of specialist palliative care. You will possess advanced clinical skills, be an excellent communicator, leader and educator, contributing to the development of the service.
Responsibilities:Practice at an advanced level to provide in-depth knowledge to deliver personalised care.Line manage direct reports, as appropriate, including all stages of recruitment, retention, attendanceand performance management.Facilitate change to promote practice development and service improvement/modernisation activities, in accordance with local and national service policy or guidance.Identify gaps in evidence and / or practice knowledge that require resolution through research andinitiate or assist in research activities as appropriate.
What experience/skills are needed:Specialist clinical skills and experience at Band 6 level within specialist palliative careExperience of supporting/managing learners in practiceNegotiation and problem solving skillsYou will need to be able to assimilate clinical information quickly to provide specialist interventions
You will be required to work across a 7 day a week service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic specialist nurse with a proven track record in leadership and staff development, along with a commitment to continuous learning, teamwork and mutual support.
We look forward to hearing from applicants who are experienced palliative care nurses with a focus on developing specialist palliative care in the acute setting.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate clinical expertise within the field of specialist palliative care. You will possess advanced clinical skills, be an excellent communicator, leader and educator, contributing to the development of the service.
Responsibilities:Practice at an advanced level to provide in-depth knowledge to deliver personalised care.Line manage direct reports, as appropriate, including all stages of recruitment, retention, attendanceand performance management.Facilitate change to promote practice development and service improvement/modernisation activities, in accordance with local and national service policy or guidance.Identify gaps in evidence and / or practice knowledge that require resolution through research andinitiate or assist in research activities as appropriate.
What experience/skills are needed:Specialist clinical skills and experience at Band 6 level within specialist palliative careExperience of supporting/managing learners in practiceNegotiation and problem solving skillsYou will need to be able to assimilate clinical information quickly to provide specialist interventions
You will be required to work across a 7 day a week service.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients first
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Provide evidence of leading learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice
Desirable
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice
- Team leadership role
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
- Registered as an independent prescriber
- Leadership Qualification / training
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Negotiation skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- General IT skills
- Interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients first
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Provide evidence of leading learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice
Desirable
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice
- Team leadership role
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
- Registered as an independent prescriber
- Leadership Qualification / training
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Negotiation skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- General IT skills
- Interpersonal skills
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).
