Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced palliative care clinical nurse specialist (CNS) to join our Specialist Palliative Care Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The palliative care CNS team lead is a key leadership and management position within this nurse led service. We welcome applicants who are motivated, skilled and have the ability to build strong working relationships to support service delivery and development. Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The post holder will manage and support a team of CNSs on one of the three hospital sites; working closely with the other two CNS team leads, lead nurse and medical colleagues. They will also need to have an interest in participating in learning and education in palliative care, as well as in quality improvement, audit and research. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is an exciting and innovative NHS Trust which offers an array of staff benefits and exceptional educational, research and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
- The Lead/Team Lead CNS will provide clinical leadership, service management and line management to the CNS team/ service.
- The Lead/ Team Lead CNS will deliver expert clinical care at an enhanced level and use their experience to support the band 6 and 7 CNSs within their practice and role.
- A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working at an enhanced level within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise on, and support patients.
- CNSs have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a skilled advisor for patients, or a resource for others.
- CNSs perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach. This is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice.
- As part of the multidisciplinary team CNSs can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject at level 7 e.g. Palliative and end of life care )
- Recognised teaching qualification and Advanced Communication Skills
Desirable
- MSc or MA in related speciality
- Quality improvement training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience at band 7 or above, including relevant CNS experience.
- Experience of leadership
- Experience of teaching and assessing others
- Experience of audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of line managing others
- Research experience and publication
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
Desirable
- Ability to design and deliver education programmes.
- Ability to lead and influence change
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject at level 7 e.g. Palliative and end of life care )
- Recognised teaching qualification and Advanced Communication Skills
Desirable
- MSc or MA in related speciality
- Quality improvement training
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience at band 7 or above, including relevant CNS experience.
- Experience of leadership
- Experience of teaching and assessing others
- Experience of audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of line managing others
- Research experience and publication
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Able to demonstrate advanced communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
Desirable
- Ability to design and deliver education programmes.
- Ability to lead and influence change
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).
