King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Palliative Care- Oncology

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Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to work with in the Palliative care team at Kings College hospital. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and a highly motivated nurse to join our team as a band 7 specialist palliative care nurse. This is a part time post of working 2 days per week 9.5 hour days over a 7 day week. This post has been created due reduction in team member hours.

The palliative care team offers an advisory service to patients with palliative care needs and promotes excellence in end of life care across the Trust. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic individual who will contribute to the development of this dynamic multi-professional team and build on partnerships across the locality. The post will sit within a collaborative network across our Clinical Academic Group within King's Health Partners. A wealth of opportunities exist to be involved in research via established links with the Cicely Saunders Institute.

Main duties of the job

To work as a clinical nurse specialist and effectively deliver an expert nursing service within the multi-professional palliative care team on the Denmark Hill site, based within the Cicely Saunders Institute
To manage a caseload of patients with specialist palliative care needs
Be an independent non-medical prescriber that will adhere to a clear scope of practice for prescribing in palliative care or willingness to work towards
Participate in providing a seven day face to face service.
To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
To establish and maintain clear lines of communication within palliative care to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients
To link with other palliative care and primary care providers to facilitate the care in the community and minimize the challenges of care transition.
To act as a role model to other nurses and support the delivery of palliative care education within the Trust
To engage in the team's governance and service development program

Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognize their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted

13 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum pro rata, including HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

213-CAY-6788997

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full detailed job description and specification attached. We would encourage you to contact us if you have any questions

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full detailed job description and specification attached. We would encourage you to contact us if you have any questions

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Significant post-registration experience, ideally a minimum of 2 years working autonomously in a palliative care environment
Ability to make complex assessments of palliative care patients and their families, providing appropriate advice for symptom management and suitable holistic support resulting in a comprehensive management plan
Ability to utilise evidence-based practice through research awareness and demonstrates how this relates to practice

Desirable

Experience of participation in research and audit programmes

Skills

Essential

Evidence of leadership development skills
Computer literacy - ability to word process and interact with a number of different IT and hospital systems / clinical databases

Desirable

Advanced assessment skills or willingness to develop these skills

Qualifications

Essential

Post registration qualification in Palliative care or relevant subject
Training in communication skills / advanced communication skills
NMC Registered Nurse with BSc in a health-related/ relevant subject or equivalent

Desirable

Non-medical prescriber with V300 registration
Recognised teaching qualification / teaching experience
Higher degree (MSc) in a health related subject, or working towards

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Significant post-registration experience, ideally a minimum of 2 years working autonomously in a palliative care environment
Ability to make complex assessments of palliative care patients and their families, providing appropriate advice for symptom management and suitable holistic support resulting in a comprehensive management plan
Ability to utilise evidence-based practice through research awareness and demonstrates how this relates to practice

Desirable

Experience of participation in research and audit programmes

Skills

Essential

Evidence of leadership development skills
Computer literacy - ability to word process and interact with a number of different IT and hospital systems / clinical databases

Desirable

Advanced assessment skills or willingness to develop these skills

Qualifications

Essential

Post registration qualification in Palliative care or relevant subject
Training in communication skills / advanced communication skills
NMC Registered Nurse with BSc in a health-related/ relevant subject or equivalent

Desirable

Non-medical prescriber with V300 registration
Recognised teaching qualification / teaching experience
Higher degree (MSc) in a health related subject, or working towards

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)