Job summary
Working autonomously, you will have responsibility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence-based nursing care under guidance from the B7 CNS teams and Consultants.
Integral to the post is the ability to demonstrate leadership skills, advanced interpersonal and communication skills alongside highly specialised clinical skills.
To assist the teams in the planning and delivery of education across a varied range of settings and to a wide range of health and social care professionals.
The teams are supported by medical staff and work closely with a comprehensive and well established Hospice at Home service and specialist hospice inpatient unit.
This is a 27 hour post working initially with the Kendal (South Lakes) community team however will be flexible across UHMB. This is a permanent contract within the integrated community care group.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic Band 6 Palliative Care Nurse. The post holder will work alongside an experienced team which covers a large geographical area. This post is based in the community team.
Working autonomously, you will have responsibility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence-based nursing care under guidance from the B7 CNS teams and Consultants.
Integral to the post is the ability to demonstrate leadership skills, advanced interpersonal and communication skills alongside highly specialised clinical skills.
The post holder will have a good understanding of collaborative working, alongside various HCP delivering care to complex patients and provide specialist advice, guidance and support to patients, carers/relatives, clinical practitioners and peers.
To assist the teams in the planning and delivery of education across a varied range of settings and to a wide range of health and social care professionals.
The post holder will also be expected to contribute to service development, audit and research.
The teams are supported by medical staff and work closely with a comprehensive and well established Hospice at Home service and specialist hospice inpatient unit.
There is an expectation to be able to undertake the V300 NMP course in order to prescribe for our patient group.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
- EDUCATION
- RGN level 1
- Communication skills training
- Post registration specialist education
- Holds a degree in a related subject.
- Teaching or mentoring qualification
- EXPERIENCE
- Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above
- Experience of caring for patients with palliative needs
- Experience and ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Experience of supporting junior staff to develop
- Knowledge and understanding of symptom management.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE
- Up-to-date knowledge of the developments in appropriate area care.
- Demonstrable clinical skills within specialist area.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
- Awareness of research and application to practice
- Awareness of the audit cycle
- Committed to CDP of self and others
- Demonstrate people management skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Exceptional organisation and time management skills
- PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
- Self motivated, enthusiastic, flexible.
- Non-medical prescribing V150 or willing to undertake V300
Desirable
- EDUCATION
- Masters Degree
- Non-medical prescribing
- Oncology/palliative care qualification
- EXPERIENCE
- Experience of audit and research.
- Experience of clinical trials
- Leadership and Management experience.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
- Skilled use of IT.
- Practicing non medical prescriber V300
Person Specification
Person specification
Essential
- EDUCATION
- RGN level 1
- Communication skills training
- Post registration specialist education
- Holds a degree in a related subject.
- Teaching or mentoring qualification
- EXPERIENCE
- Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above
- Experience of caring for patients with palliative needs
- Experience and ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Experience of supporting junior staff to develop
- Knowledge and understanding of symptom management.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE
- Up-to-date knowledge of the developments in appropriate area care.
- Demonstrable clinical skills within specialist area.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its application
- Awareness of research and application to practice
- Awareness of the audit cycle
- Committed to CDP of self and others
- Demonstrate people management skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Exceptional organisation and time management skills
- PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
- Self motivated, enthusiastic, flexible.
- Non-medical prescribing V150 or willing to undertake V300
Desirable
- EDUCATION
- Masters Degree
- Non-medical prescribing
- Oncology/palliative care qualification
- EXPERIENCE
- Experience of audit and research.
- Experience of clinical trials
- Leadership and Management experience.
- SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
- Skilled use of IT.
- Practicing non medical prescriber V300
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).
