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, ACP's 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 26.5 hour post working initially with the South Lakes community team, however will be flexible across UHMB.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic Band 6 Palliative Care Nurse. (Permanent). The post holder will work alongside an experienced team which covers a large geographical area.
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- National Communication Skills Training Programme
- Evidence of recognised post registration specialist education
- Holds a degree in related subject or equivalent
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters Degree
- Independent Non Medical Prescribing
- Oncology/ Palliative care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above
- Experience of caring for patients with palliative care needs
- Experience of 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
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Leadership and Management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- National Communication Skills Training Programme
- Evidence of recognised post registration specialist education
- Holds a degree in related subject or equivalent
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters Degree
- Independent Non Medical Prescribing
- Oncology/ Palliative care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above
- Experience of caring for patients with palliative care needs
- Experience of 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
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Leadership and Management experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
South Lakes team
Langdales Unit. Westmorland General Hospital
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
