Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding palliative support team, delivering excellent palliative and end of life care in patients homes.
A full UK driving license andaccess to a vehicle are essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Community Palliative Care Team and undertake a broad range of nursing support duties relating to the care of patients with end of life care needs in the place where they live, usually their own homes.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Palliative Care Team providing care as required to patients with palliative and end of life needs. The post holder will work within the clearly defined boundaries of their competencies.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential, and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity, and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- To have a basic understanding of the psychological and spiritual needs of patients and their families and communicate with them as appropriate, but referring to the Clinical Nurse Specialist or District Nurse as necessary
- Establishes and maintains effective communications with patients, carers and health professionals in a professional manner
- In line with UHCW documentation policy update patient records ensuring entries are accurate relevant legible and timely and communicates care provided appropriately.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills/Freedom to Act
- To be able to recognise their own clinical limitations and seek help appropriately
Planning and Organisational Skills
- Maintains IT competency in order to make full use of mobile phones email the internet and on-line training
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- To have a basic understanding of the psychological and spiritual needs of patients and their families and communicate with them as appropriate, but referring to the Clinical Nurse Specialist or District Nurse as necessary
- Establishes and maintains effective communications with patients, carers and health professionals in a professional manner
- In line with UHCW documentation policy update patient records ensuring entries are accurate relevant legible and timely and communicates care provided appropriately.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills/Freedom to Act
- To be able to recognise their own clinical limitations and seek help appropriately
Planning and Organisational Skills
- Maintains IT competency in order to make full use of mobile phones email the internet and on-line training
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
Community Integrated Palliative Care Team / Palliative Support
Enterprise Building, Techno Park, Puma Way
Coventry
CV1 2TX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
