Job summary
Due to reduction in hours within our existing team we are looking to recruit into this position for 18 hours per week. This is exciting opportunity to join a well established and helpful team of Palliative care nurses to deliver specialist palliative care. This is also an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within palliative care
Set working days could be considered although it would be expected that the post holder will work weekends on a rota basis alongside the rest of the team.
This post is to support the palliative care service in line with CQC recommendations.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist support and advice for patients receiving palliative and end of life care. This will include triaging referrals to the team from clinical colleagues, reviewing patients in the inpatient setting and providing specialist palliative care advice and support for inpatients. In addition you will liaise with clinical colleagues in the Hospice and the community setting where required to provide support for patients. You will need to have a high level of existing clinical skill and experience in managing palliative and end of life care patients
Excellent communication skills will be essential in order to provide high quality information to the patient and you will need to be confident in breaking bad news if this is required. This post will be expected to work across both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford sites so you must have the ability to travel cross site.
About us
As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.
You will become part of a close knit, friendly team who rely on, help and encourage each other on a daily basis. We have a good working relationship with our wider MDT including consultant team, junior medical and nursing teams, therapies teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualif
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within the NHS
- RGN
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality
- Palliative Care qualification
- Degree in relevant speciality
Desirable
- Advanced physical assessment
- Non medical prescribing
- Symptom management module
- Advanced communication skills training
- Masters level study or willingness to undertake
Education and Professional Development
Essential
- High level advanced clinical skills and knowledge. .
- Experience in teaching and training of staff
- Involvement in Nursing audit and Research
- An awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciaslity.
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
- Understanding national and local policy relating to speciality
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience with minimum of 1 year at Band 6 level
Desirable
- Experience with service development/improvement
- Experience of attending relevant local, network, national meetings/forums relevant to oncology
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust
- Evidence of advanced communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written.
- Evidence of excellent Patient documentation and record keeping skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with professional credibility
- Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self directed and motivated in the work environment.
- Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development.
Person Specification
Qualif
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within the NHS
- RGN
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality
- Palliative Care qualification
- Degree in relevant speciality
Desirable
- Advanced physical assessment
- Non medical prescribing
- Symptom management module
- Advanced communication skills training
- Masters level study or willingness to undertake
Education and Professional Development
Essential
- High level advanced clinical skills and knowledge. .
- Experience in teaching and training of staff
- Involvement in Nursing audit and Research
- An awareness and understanding of national and local issues relevant to speciaslity.
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
- Understanding national and local policy relating to speciality
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience with minimum of 1 year at Band 6 level
Desirable
- Experience with service development/improvement
- Experience of attending relevant local, network, national meetings/forums relevant to oncology
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust
- Evidence of advanced communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written.
- Evidence of excellent Patient documentation and record keeping skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with professional credibility
- Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self directed and motivated in the work environment.
- Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development.
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).
