Job summary
The CNS contributes to the provision of specialist palliative care in the NorthCamden community for patients facing life-limiting illnesses (within the remit ofthe multi- disciplinary team) accepting patient referrals to agreed criteria andmanaging their own caseload with the support of the Lead Nurse andConsultant Nurse. They will provide advice, education and support to patients,their carers and other health and social care professionals. They will contributeto the development and smooth running of the service. The post holder willwork to agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required toprovide patient centred seamless care and will take part in the 7 day / weekservice to both community and hospital patients.
Main duties of the job
You should be creative, enthusiastic, and motivated with:
Broad and extensive post registration experience of working with acutely sick patients, emotionally distressed patients and their families, and terminally ill adults.Excellent interpersonal skillsThe ability to work autonomously and as a team memberHold a first degree and post registration qualifications in oncology, palliative care, community nursing or other appropriate medical speciality.Demonstrate extensive teaching experience.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification in palliative care / cancer care / community nursing other medical speciality at level 3
- Post registration teaching qualification i.e.City and Guilds Certificate or extensive teaching experience
Desirable
- First degree in relevant subject to palliative care nursing
- Advanced Communications Skills
- Non Medical Prescriber (D) ? Advanced Assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience and consolidation of registered nursing with evidence of development in a leadership role.
- Experience of caring for patients with advanced, progressive illness
- Experience of working in a learning environment
Desirable
- Recent experience in caring for patients within the community setting
- Experience of Mentorship
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Skills and knowledge in general palliative care
- Able to articulate understanding of specialist palliative care
- Able to effectively prioritise
- Understanding of and commitment to team working
- Ability to be self-directional, manage own time and workload
- Can articulate experience of of Clinical Governance responsibilities and issues
- Can demonstrate evidence of developing leadership skills
- Articulate the assessment of psycho-social and spiritual needs
- Can demonstrate practical application of evidence based knowledge
- Able to represent service at internal or external meetings
- Is able to communicate clearly, effectively and sensitively
Desirable
- developments in Palliative Care and end of life care in England and Wales
- Experience of Clinical Supervision
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust's values
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post registration qualification in palliative care / cancer care / community nursing other medical speciality at level 3
- Post registration teaching qualification i.e.City and Guilds Certificate or extensive teaching experience
Desirable
- First degree in relevant subject to palliative care nursing
- Advanced Communications Skills
- Non Medical Prescriber (D) ? Advanced Assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience and consolidation of registered nursing with evidence of development in a leadership role.
- Experience of caring for patients with advanced, progressive illness
- Experience of working in a learning environment
Desirable
- Recent experience in caring for patients within the community setting
- Experience of Mentorship
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Skills and knowledge in general palliative care
- Able to articulate understanding of specialist palliative care
- Able to effectively prioritise
- Understanding of and commitment to team working
- Ability to be self-directional, manage own time and workload
- Can articulate experience of of Clinical Governance responsibilities and issues
- Can demonstrate evidence of developing leadership skills
- Articulate the assessment of psycho-social and spiritual needs
- Can demonstrate practical application of evidence based knowledge
- Able to represent service at internal or external meetings
- Is able to communicate clearly, effectively and sensitively
Desirable
- developments in Palliative Care and end of life care in England and Wales
- Experience of Clinical Supervision
Royal Free World Class Care Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust's values
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).
