Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled registered nurse with current experience in palliative and acute nursing, to lead and embed an exciting new admission avoidance service working in collaboration with the Acute Hospital at Home and Hospital Palliative Care Teams, enabling palliative patients with acute needs to be cared for at home. The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, make clinical judgements using advanced knowledge and skills to provide the highest standard of holistic patient care, developing and practicing within clinical protocols and guidelines.The post is for 37.5 hours per week however a minimum of 30hrs/week would be considered for the appropriate candidate.
The post is initially for 12 months and secondments within the Trust will be supported.
Main duties of the job
- To set up, deliver and embed a new service in collaboration with the Acute Hospital at Home (AHAH) Team to avoid hospital admissions of palliative patients with acute needs.
- Identify & assess patients with acute palliative care needs in the Emergency Department (ED) & Same Day Emergency Unit (SDEC)
- Work collaboratively with the AHAH Team, LED Dr & Pharmacy to establish a medical & nursing care plan to enable the patient to be on the virtual ward at home.
- Attend daily virtual ward rounds to review and assess treatment plans.
- Daily co-ordination of patient's care needs.
- Liaison with multi-professional team - GP, DN's & Weldmar community teams
- In collaboration with other key personnel, the post holder will review, develop, and facilitate the AHAH/Palliative Care service, ensuring a cohesive, holistic, and evidence-based approach to management of palliative care patients.
- The role will provide specialist nursing leadership in line with local/national guidelines.
- Level of responsibility: Responsible for own strategic planning and direction of AHAH/Palliative care service.
- Providing holistic assessment of needs and implementation of patient centred care.
- Demonstrating a high level of knowledge of palliative care, the ability to remain up-to date with all relevant developments in this area.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in health related subject or working towards this.
- Specialist palliative care qualification e.g.- Symptom Control and End of Life Care
- Recognised advanced communication skills qualification
- Able to demonstrate the ability to teach with relevant recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Evidence of additional theoretical or conceptual knowledge acquired through short courses and CPD to master's level or equivalent.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theory and relevant practical experience.
- Non-medical prescriber
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience in the acute setting.
- Significant experience of working within the field of palliative care / caring for patients with palliative care needs
- Experience in working in related field: Oncology/ Haematology or other life-limiting illness
- Considerable experience working within the multidisciplinary team; communicating effectively at differing levels
- Considerable experience in a nursing role of managing complex patients
- Experience of clinical audit and/or utilisation of research skills
- Experience of incorporating policy/evidence into practice
- Education/teaching experience in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working at band 6 or above
- Extensive experience of caseload and/or team management
- Experience in developing and/or reviewing standards/policies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Able to demonstrate utilisation of negotiating skills
- Able to demonstrate motivation of self and others
- Ability to assess and plan individual care needs in partnership with patients/their carers
- Ability to work across the multi-disciplinary health and social care team
- Ability to handle distressing situations with sensitivity and empathy
- Computer/ IT skills
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in health related subject or working towards this.
- Specialist palliative care qualification e.g.- Symptom Control and End of Life Care
- Recognised advanced communication skills qualification
- Able to demonstrate the ability to teach with relevant recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Evidence of additional theoretical or conceptual knowledge acquired through short courses and CPD to master's level or equivalent.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theory and relevant practical experience.
- Non-medical prescriber
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience in the acute setting.
- Significant experience of working within the field of palliative care / caring for patients with palliative care needs
- Experience in working in related field: Oncology/ Haematology or other life-limiting illness
- Considerable experience working within the multidisciplinary team; communicating effectively at differing levels
- Considerable experience in a nursing role of managing complex patients
- Experience of clinical audit and/or utilisation of research skills
- Experience of incorporating policy/evidence into practice
- Education/teaching experience in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working at band 6 or above
- Extensive experience of caseload and/or team management
- Experience in developing and/or reviewing standards/policies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Able to demonstrate utilisation of negotiating skills
- Able to demonstrate motivation of self and others
- Ability to assess and plan individual care needs in partnership with patients/their carers
- Ability to work across the multi-disciplinary health and social care team
- Ability to handle distressing situations with sensitivity and empathy
- Computer/ IT skills
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).
