Job summary
The UHL Specialist Palliative Care team are an experienced team of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Consultants in Specialist Palliative Medicine , supported by an administration team.
We provide all adult wards across UHL with expert guidance and support with relation to patients with Palliative and End of life Care needs.
We are seeking a highly motivated nurse with Palliative Care experience who wishes to join our well established and respected team .
The candidate will be expected to work across all 3 UHL hospital sites over a 7 day working pattern inclusive of bank holidays.
There is the opportunity to progress from band 6 to band 7 through a competency framework .
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to review patients who have complex symptom needs during the palliative phase of illness and when dying.
Symptoms including breathlessness, pain and nausea along with emotional and practical support.
You will be expected to work along the existing ward MDT and liaise with community Palliative Care colleagues.
You will be expected to take part in teaching the specialty across the trust with a role in audit and service development.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of patients within specialist palliative care, carrying out holistic assessments and providing individualised patient care.
To participate in the promotion of patient-centred care, establishing and maintaining a supportive relationship with the patient and their family.
To act as an educational resource, mentor and role model, demonstrating high standards of care, and providing clinical leadership in specialist palliative and end of life care.
To provide professional support and clinical guidance to nursing staff within the speciality as required
To plan and deliver education and training for the multidisciplinary team, about palliative and end of life care.
To provide cross-site cover arrangements
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a caseload of patients within specialist palliative care, carrying out holistic assessments and providing individualised patient care.
To participate in the promotion of patient-centred care, establishing and maintaining a supportive relationship with the patient and their family.
To act as an educational resource, mentor and role model, demonstrating high standards of care, and providing clinical leadership in specialist palliative and end of life care.
To provide professional support and clinical guidance to nursing staff within the speciality as required
To plan and deliver education and training for the multidisciplinary team, about palliative and end of life care.
To provide cross-site cover arrangements
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN/RNA)
- Recognised teaching qualification/teaching experience
- Degree in a subject relevant to nursing/palliative care
Desirable
- Advanced Communication skills
- Accredited Palliative Care course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience, to include caring for patients with palliative care needs
- Specialist palliative care knowledge
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting learners in your workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice.
Desirable
- Experience at band 6 level
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Effective communicator
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Diplomatic, assertive and confident
Desirable
- Ability to supervise and demonstrate potential to lead
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Leadership & motivation skills
- Ability to demonstrate professional and personal diplomacy and sensitivity
- Recognition of own limitations
Desirable
- Organisational and negotiation skills
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Skills
Essential
- Teaching / assessment qualification or relevant experience
- Computer literate
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Flexibility
- Able to travel between sites
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Peer to peer mentoring/teaching
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN/RNA)
- Recognised teaching qualification/teaching experience
- Degree in a subject relevant to nursing/palliative care
Desirable
- Advanced Communication skills
- Accredited Palliative Care course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience, to include caring for patients with palliative care needs
- Specialist palliative care knowledge
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting learners in your workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice.
Desirable
- Experience at band 6 level
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Evidence of management/ leadership skills and autonomous practice
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Effective communicator
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Diplomatic, assertive and confident
Desirable
- Ability to supervise and demonstrate potential to lead
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Leadership & motivation skills
- Ability to demonstrate professional and personal diplomacy and sensitivity
- Recognition of own limitations
Desirable
- Organisational and negotiation skills
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Skills
Essential
- Teaching / assessment qualification or relevant experience
- Computer literate
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team
- Flexibility
- Able to travel between sites
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Peer to peer mentoring/teaching
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).
