Job summary
The specialist palliative care team have an exciting opportunity to recruit a passionate individual who has experience of working with adult patients with a life limiting illness.
The role is varied and includes supporting outpatient clinics at the Rosewood Centre- the main clinics are oncology and palliative care clinics. Patients who attend the oncology clinics are curative / non-curative.
The role will also include working within the wider specialist palliative care team.
In order to be considered for
this post, you must hold the relevant UK NMC registration or be in a position
to successfully apply for this at the point of your application. For applicants
applying from overseas, please be aware that we are only able to provide
support in relation to the costs of sponsoring you for employment and the
immigration surcharge.
Please note: Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Main duties of the job
Primary role is to support outpatient clinics based at Rosewood Centre, this includes supporting with wellbeing services.
Patients that attend these clinics will be for patients with a curative or non-curative cancer diagnosis.
Support the wider specialist palliative care as required whilst working with scope of practice.
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
Primary role is to support outpatient clinics based at Rosewood Centre, this includes supporting with wellbeing services. Patients that attend these clinics will be for patients with a curative or non-curative cancer diagnosis
Support the wider specialist palliative care as required whilst working with scope of practice
Act as a role model within Specialist Palliative Care, both within the Trust and externally.
Facilitate care by providing clinical assessment. Determine priorities of care and advise on basic symptom control within your scope of practice, referring to the CNS for more complex care, emotional, psychological, spiritual and social care.
Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients
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 a basic knowledge in relation to pattern of disease, markers of disease progression and understand the range of treatment available.
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of drugs used for the control of symptoms in palliative care.
Develop own clinical knowledge and participate in the development of others' clinical knowledge.
Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis as appropriate to banding.
Provide appropriate support and advice to bereaved carers known to the Specialist Palliative Care service. 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary role is to support outpatient clinics based at Rosewood Centre, this includes supporting with wellbeing services. Patients that attend these clinics will be for patients with a curative or non-curative cancer diagnosis
Support the wider specialist palliative care as required whilst working with scope of practice
Act as a role model within Specialist Palliative Care, both within the Trust and externally.
Facilitate care by providing clinical assessment. Determine priorities of care and advise on basic symptom control within your scope of practice, referring to the CNS for more complex care, emotional, psychological, spiritual and social care.
Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients
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 a basic knowledge in relation to pattern of disease, markers of disease progression and understand the range of treatment available.
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of drugs used for the control of symptoms in palliative care.
Develop own clinical knowledge and participate in the development of others' clinical knowledge.
Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis as appropriate to banding.
Provide appropriate support and advice to bereaved carers known to the Specialist Palliative Care service. 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
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
- Valid UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Adult Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development other then mandatory training
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of Band 5 or above in a relevant area
- Evidence of Multi-professional working
- Working autonomously
- Evidence of working with people with life limiting illness or with complex health needs
- Experience of communicating with distressed patients and their loved ones
Desirable
- Participated in Audit and Research
- Experience in oncology or relevant area
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Insight into role
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Knowledge and awareness of ethical issues related to palliative and end of life care
- Knowledge and awareness of clinical governance process
- Knowledge and experience of IT systems such as ICE, PPM+, System1e
Desirable
- Knowledge/Awareness of Specialist Palliative Care symptom management
- Knowledge of commonly used palliative care drugs and their side effects
- Knowledge/Awareness of palliative care emergencies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Proactive in improving patient experience
- Adaptable and flexible
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Able to drive as may be occasional requirement to use vehicle to see a patient
Desirable
- Experience of obtaining bloods
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
- Valid UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Adult Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development other then mandatory training
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience of Band 5 or above in a relevant area
- Evidence of Multi-professional working
- Working autonomously
- Evidence of working with people with life limiting illness or with complex health needs
- Experience of communicating with distressed patients and their loved ones
Desirable
- Participated in Audit and Research
- Experience in oncology or relevant area
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Insight into role
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Knowledge and awareness of ethical issues related to palliative and end of life care
- Knowledge and awareness of clinical governance process
- Knowledge and experience of IT systems such as ICE, PPM+, System1e
Desirable
- Knowledge/Awareness of Specialist Palliative Care symptom management
- Knowledge of commonly used palliative care drugs and their side effects
- Knowledge/Awareness of palliative care emergencies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care
- Prioritise tasks
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written)
- Proactive in improving patient experience
- Adaptable and flexible
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Able to drive as may be occasional requirement to use vehicle to see a patient
Desirable
- Experience of obtaining bloods
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
