Job summary
An exciting post has risen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join the innovative Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT), working in York Teaching Hospital, Community Services.
The successful candidate will be joining a well established team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Lead Nurse and Consultants in Palliative Medicine, who provide specialist palliative care expertise across the acute and community settings. The team values close working relationships with medical, nursing and social health care colleagues, and the local hospice provider.
We have a firm commitment to the education and training of others, and promoting quality and excellence in palliative, and end of life care, across York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Working pattern: Including weekends.
Please note - if you would like your application to be considered for secondment, you must secure agreement from your line manager beforehand that you can be released to undertake the role.
INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POST WILL BE HELD ON 18TH JULY.
Main duties of the job
For this Band 6 post, we are keen to appoint a team orientated, highly motivated and experienced nurse, who has expert specialist palliative care knowledge, advanced communication skills and established emotional resilience.The successful post holder will have a high level of autonomy in the management of their caseload, and will need to be a skilled decision maker and able to prioritise workload.The team provides a 7 day service, and this post requires weekend working on a rota basis. The ability to meet the travel requirements of the post is essential. In joining our team, you will be welcomed into a supportive and nurturing work environment. Your personal professional development will be actively encouraged. This includes an annual appraisal, and on-going opportunities to contribute to our service development, education and audit programmes.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Eduacation, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Degree or working towards in Nursing or related subject
- Minimum of 5 years post registration with 2 years palliative care/ oncology experience
- Non-medical prescriber - or a willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Advanced communication skills
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- At least 5 years' experience at band 5 or equivalent within relevant speciality eg palliative care
- Understanding of audit & standard setting
- Ability to support and implement change
- Ability to plan & participate in formal and informal education
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
- Previous involvement in the implementation of care pathways
- Leadership or management experience
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Skills and special knowledge
Essential
- Current issues in healthcare
- Current issues in delivery of end of life care
- NHS plan / modernisation agenda
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Experience of audit
- Evidence of teaching and counselling skills
- Evidence of implementing educational programmes
Desirable
Person Specification
Eduacation, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Degree or working towards in Nursing or related subject
- Minimum of 5 years post registration with 2 years palliative care/ oncology experience
- Non-medical prescriber - or a willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Advanced communication skills
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- At least 5 years' experience at band 5 or equivalent within relevant speciality eg palliative care
- Understanding of audit & standard setting
- Ability to support and implement change
- Ability to plan & participate in formal and informal education
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
- Previous involvement in the implementation of care pathways
- Leadership or management experience
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Skills and special knowledge
Essential
- Current issues in healthcare
- Current issues in delivery of end of life care
- NHS plan / modernisation agenda
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Experience of audit
- Evidence of teaching and counselling skills
- Evidence of implementing educational programmes
Desirable
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).
