Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual who has the right skill set and knowledge to join the specialist palliative care team as a clinical nurse specialist. We are a dynamic , innovative and proactive team who's main aim is to deliver high quality care to patients with complex needs who are in their last year or so of life. If you are passionate about palliative care and have the right skills/knowledge then this job may be for you
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialised
palliative care advice and support to patients with a diagnosis of cancer or other
life limiting illness, and their carers
within both the acute, outpatient setting ( palliative care) and community setting. To maintain and improve standards
of care and promote a seamless service within a multi-professional
framework. This will be achieved through
clinical practice, management, education, research and audit of professional
activities, taking into account objectives of the clinical service group,
corporate objectives and within the Clinical Governance Framework.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a role model and clinical expert within Specialist Palliative Care, both within the Trust and externally.
- Facilitate clinical care by providing expert assessment. Determine priorities of care and advise on symptom control, emotional, psychological, spiritual and social care.
- Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within Specialist Palliative Care, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
- Work collaboratively with primary care colleagues through the implementation of and attendance at Gold Standards Framework meetings, other associated forums .and shared governance initiatives.
- Work in partnership with other health care and Specialist Palliative Care providers such as care homes and hospices, referring appropriately and facilitating a seamless service for patients.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
- Demonstrate knowledge in relation to pattern of disease, markers of disease progression and understand the range of treatment available.
- Demonstrate knowledge of drugs used for the control of symptoms.
- Develop own expert clinical knowledge and participate in the development of others' clinical knowledge.
- Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
- Provide appropriate support and advice to bereaved carers known to the Specialist Palliative Care service and to refer on to local bereavement services as appropriate.
- Act as a core team member of the Specialist Palliative Care MDT.
- Recognise ethical and legal issues which have implications for nursing practice and take appropriate actions.
- Promote the use of nationally recognised end of life care tools to improve the quality of care.
- Continually monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through benchmarking, clinical audit and research.
- Evaluate and disseminate research findings and facilitate evidence-based practice
- Working within role of clinical nurse specialist support Lead Nurse where required in the running of services at Rosewood Centre
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a role model and clinical expert within Specialist Palliative Care, both within the Trust and externally.
- Facilitate clinical care by providing expert assessment. Determine priorities of care and advise on symptom control, emotional, psychological, spiritual and social care.
- Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within Specialist Palliative Care, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
- Work collaboratively with primary care colleagues through the implementation of and attendance at Gold Standards Framework meetings, other associated forums .and shared governance initiatives.
- Work in partnership with other health care and Specialist Palliative Care providers such as care homes and hospices, referring appropriately and facilitating a seamless service for patients.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.
- Demonstrate knowledge in relation to pattern of disease, markers of disease progression and understand the range of treatment available.
- Demonstrate knowledge of drugs used for the control of symptoms.
- Develop own expert clinical knowledge and participate in the development of others' clinical knowledge.
- Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
- Provide appropriate support and advice to bereaved carers known to the Specialist Palliative Care service and to refer on to local bereavement services as appropriate.
- Act as a core team member of the Specialist Palliative Care MDT.
- Recognise ethical and legal issues which have implications for nursing practice and take appropriate actions.
- Promote the use of nationally recognised end of life care tools to improve the quality of care.
- Continually monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through benchmarking, clinical audit and research.
- Evaluate and disseminate research findings and facilitate evidence-based practice
- Working within role of clinical nurse specialist support Lead Nurse where required in the running of services at Rosewood Centre
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of Band 5 or above in a relevant area
- Multi-professional working
- Working autonomously
- Evidence of working with people with life limiting complex health needs
- Audit and research experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT literate
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Teaching, assessment and presentation skills
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Insight into role
- Awareness of own limitations
- Knowledge of Specialist Palliative Care symptom management including commonly used drugs and their side effects
- Knowledge of palliative care emergencies
- Awareness of clinical audit/clinical governance process
- Knowledge and understanding of research methodology
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse
- First level ( Honours) degree or willing to undertake
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills or willing to undertake
- Non- medical prescribing or willing to undertake
- Post registration qualification in Palliative Care or willing to undertake
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of Band 5 or above in a relevant area
- Multi-professional working
- Working autonomously
- Evidence of working with people with life limiting complex health needs
- Audit and research experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT literate
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Teaching, assessment and presentation skills
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Insight into role
- Awareness of own limitations
- Knowledge of Specialist Palliative Care symptom management including commonly used drugs and their side effects
- Knowledge of palliative care emergencies
- Awareness of clinical audit/clinical governance process
- Knowledge and understanding of research methodology
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse
- First level ( Honours) degree or willing to undertake
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills or willing to undertake
- Non- medical prescribing or willing to undertake
- Post registration qualification in Palliative Care or willing to undertake
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).
