Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Palliative Care CNS

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Job summary

The post holder will work as part of the wider specialist palliative care team and be responsible for providing specialist/complex advice and support to all members of the multi-professional team in the care of patients with a life limiting illness who are experiencing symptoms that require specialist palliative care. Provide an effective and supportive service by giving specialist advice to our patients and those important to them about the disease process, treatment interventions and symptom management. Manage and prioritise a caseload independently.

It is essential that the post holder be a competent and confident practitioner in order to participate in the on-going seven-day face-to-face palliative care service.

The post holder will be encouraged to take part in wider Northwest London, Pan London and National palliative care strategic planning to provide a seamless integrated pathway for our patient group and those important to them.

An essential part of the role will be to recognise, contribute and participate in the Trusts wider End of life care ambitions and take an active role in the on-going education programme and strategic objectives.

The post holder will demonstrate leadership and role modelling skills, and feel confident to challenge any practice that is not evidence based and that may compromise patient care in a constructive and educational way.

Main duties of the job

The Palliative Care team at West Middlesex University Hospital currently has a mixture of Band 7 and Band 6 nurse specialists, a part time occupational therapist and a team administrator who all work very closely with two excellent Consultants in Palliative Medicine. You will find all of the team to be flexible, approachable and welcoming. All members of the team are committed to delivering the highest quality care and are compassionate and driven.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

Date posted

11 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EI-1558

Job locations

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW6 7AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Using advanced clinical judgement and skills provide advice and support for patients with a life limiting illness, recommending a concise and evidence based management plan.

Actively participate as a member of the Specialist Palliative Care MDT and represent specialist palliative care services at cancer-site specific MDTs, and Ward based MDTs

Manage an agreed caseload.

Triage and manage referrals effectively from members of the multi-professional team in a clear and equitable way, to ensure that specialist palliative care is accessible according to need.

Participate in the on-going seven-day face-to-face specialist palliative care service.

Work autonomously and organise caseload ensuring it reflects the core components of the CNS role.

Provide leadership and role modelling that highlights and improves awareness of specialist palliative care and end of life care throughout the hospital.

Participate, engage and contribute to the Trusts EOL Care strategy.

Uphold the core values of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Trust at all times by demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and effective clinical judgement and decision-making skills.

Support a working environment that is conducive to learning and promotes team opportunities that facilitates personal and professional growth for all.

Recognise the wider Trust objectives, and demands of staff working in other areas of care whilst carrying out your role.

See attached Job description for further breakdown of all key responsibilities and essential criteria for post.