Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated, forward thinking Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, who would be adopted by MacMillan, to work within the Specialist Palliative Care team.
The posts 1x 37.5 and 1x 22.5 hrs are predominantly a hospital based positions but is part of a team of specialist palliative care nurses covering the hospital and community seven days a week including bank holidays also supporting the community as staffing requires.
This service is part of the Community Division who provide a multitude of services within Bolton. Experience of working in community is not essential as the successful candidate will receive a full supportive induction when they join the Division and the team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a senior member of a forward thinking consultant led palliative care multidisciplinary team that prides itself in delivering high quality care, in the right place, every time, so if you have the desire to make a difference to the people of Bolton then the Community Division is the place to be.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a proven team player with excellent communication and teaching skills with significant, relevant experience.
They will contribute to the provision of specialist palliative and end of life care to the people of Bolton with advanced life shortening disease, working autonomously and as part of a team.
They will deliver clinical interventions across care settings providing advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.
They will also promote advance care planning, management of complex end of life symptoms and patient and carer expectations whilst meeting the integrated care needs of the patient and preventing inappropriate admissions to hospital. In addition, they will be able to contribute to the development of services, teaching, audit and research.
Specialist Palliative Care services have been developed, over the years, in an integrated and collaborative manner between the hospital, community, and Bolton Hospice, reflecting excellent co-operation between the organisations and a patient centred whole-team approach.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.
Here at Bolton our patients and people are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.
Royal Bolton Hospital currently has approximately 600 inpatient beds, serving the population of Bolton and others from neighbouring areas. It is one of the busiest hospitals in the NW for emergency admissions. It has a cancer unit, with close links to the Christie Hospital. It has an oncology unit providing clinics and chemotherapy, and has a developing Acute Oncology service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level dgree/diploma
- relevant post registration qualification
- NMC qualification
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Palliative care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant broad base of clinical post grad experience prior to specialising
- Significant experience in palliative care or relevant speciality
- Evidence of teaching skills and experience
- Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Specialist palliative care experience
- Notable experience at band 6 or above within a palliative care environment
- Experience of supervising students/junior staff
Skills
Essential
- Clear, concise, advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Psychological support skills
- Involvement in clinical and service development initiatives
- Decision making/problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good clinical reasoning skills and reflective practice
Desirable
- Experience of conducting research
- Advanced IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and skills
- Evidence of a good understanding of clinical governance
- Awareness of evidence based treatments for various conditions
Desirable
- An understanding of relevant NSF & NICE Guidelines
- An understanding of the Palliative Care Service
other
Essential
- flexible
- ability to use initiative and be proactive in service development
- Willingness to take on board new ideas and cope with and implement change
- Highly motivated with well-developed coping mechanisms
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level dgree/diploma
- relevant post registration qualification
- NMC qualification
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Palliative care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant broad base of clinical post grad experience prior to specialising
- Significant experience in palliative care or relevant speciality
- Evidence of teaching skills and experience
- Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Specialist palliative care experience
- Notable experience at band 6 or above within a palliative care environment
- Experience of supervising students/junior staff
Skills
Essential
- Clear, concise, advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Psychological support skills
- Involvement in clinical and service development initiatives
- Decision making/problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good clinical reasoning skills and reflective practice
Desirable
- Experience of conducting research
- Advanced IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and skills
- Evidence of a good understanding of clinical governance
- Awareness of evidence based treatments for various conditions
Desirable
- An understanding of relevant NSF & NICE Guidelines
- An understanding of the Palliative Care Service
other
Essential
- flexible
- ability to use initiative and be proactive in service development
- Willingness to take on board new ideas and cope with and implement change
- Highly motivated with well-developed coping mechanisms
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
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).
