Job summary
The CNS contributes to the provision of specialist palliative care in the acute hospital setting for patients facing life-limiting illnesses (within the remit of the multi- disciplinary team) accepting patient referrals to agreed criteria and managing their own caseload with the support of the Lead Nurse and Consultant Nurse. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health and social care professionals. They will contribute to the development and smooth running of the service. The post holder will work to agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to provide patient centred seamless care and will take part in the 7 day / week service for hospital patients at Barnet Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload and provide an expert and autonomous nursingservice for patients with life limiting illness and potentially facing end oflife care issues, and support them and their families, using advanceclinical judgement and knowledge in palliative care.? To lead and innovate nursing practice in palliative care on the BarnetHospital site? To take part in a 7 day / week face to face clinical nurse specialist -specialist palliative care service.? To contribute to the weekly specialist palliative care MDT? To design and deliver specialist palliative care education; and deliver end of life education. To support and mentor students in the team.? To take part in the regular palliative care team programme of audit andreview of clinical practice. To develop research skills and contribute tothe development of multi-disciplinary research within palliative care.
We will offer continuing education, support, and development, to develop your skills as a clinical nurse specialist.
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
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse
- oDegree in Palliative Care / Oncology / Critical Care / Long term condition / other relevant speciality
- oEvidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- oTeaching and Assessing qualification and / or extensive teaching experience
- oMasters Degree in relevant subject or willing to study to this level
Desirable
- oPhysical Assessment Course
- oNon-Medical Nurse Prescribing course
- oCounselling skills
- oAdvanced Communication Skills Course
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior nurse
- oExperience of caring for patients with progressive illness/life limiting conditions
- oExperience of working in a learning environment
- oExperience of autonomous and multi-disciplinary working
- oExperience in oncology / long term condition / palliative care
- oExperience of mentorship
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oSkills and knowledge in general palliative care
- oAble to articulate understanding of specialist palliative care
- oAble to prioritise effectively
- oUnderstanding of and commitment to team working
- oCan demonstrate evidence of developing leadership skills
- oArticulate the assessment of psycho-social and spiritual needs
Desirable
- oExperience of clinical supervision
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oCommitment to palliative and end of life care
- oFlexible approach to work and able to work weekends
- oA willingness to adapt to change for the benefit of patient and family care.
- oComputer literacy
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse
- oDegree in Palliative Care / Oncology / Critical Care / Long term condition / other relevant speciality
- oEvidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- oTeaching and Assessing qualification and / or extensive teaching experience
- oMasters Degree in relevant subject or willing to study to this level
Desirable
- oPhysical Assessment Course
- oNon-Medical Nurse Prescribing course
- oCounselling skills
- oAdvanced Communication Skills Course
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior nurse
- oExperience of caring for patients with progressive illness/life limiting conditions
- oExperience of working in a learning environment
- oExperience of autonomous and multi-disciplinary working
- oExperience in oncology / long term condition / palliative care
- oExperience of mentorship
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oSkills and knowledge in general palliative care
- oAble to articulate understanding of specialist palliative care
- oAble to prioritise effectively
- oUnderstanding of and commitment to team working
- oCan demonstrate evidence of developing leadership skills
- oArticulate the assessment of psycho-social and spiritual needs
Desirable
- oExperience of clinical supervision
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oCommitment to palliative and end of life care
- oFlexible approach to work and able to work weekends
- oA willingness to adapt to change for the benefit of patient and family care.
- oComputer literacy
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).
