Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Palliative Care CNS to work within the community setting. We are looking for an experienced, autonomous, and innovative nurse to join the integrated specialist palliative care nursing team.
This is a Band 7 community-based palliative care CNS post, working alongside, Community Nursing Services, Consultants, Therapists, and wider MDT to ensure that the service and team are providing expert high quality patient focused care to advice and support patients, families and Health Care Professionals.
You will be working closely with GP's, Community Teams and Acute Trust staff. As an integral part of community nursing, you will support community teams to feel confident and competent to deliver good palliative and end of life patient centred care and providing expertise for patients with palliative care needs across the borough.
Main duties of the job
Enthusiasm, motivation, compassion, and leadership are qualities and skills considered essential for this specialist nurse role to work in a very challenging environment; you will be expected to have a commitment to and progressive work within the field of palliative care. Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, acting as a resource for information and education, while working alongside the other specialist services.
In return we can offer you a supportive, friendly working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development. You will be supported by the Clinical Lead.
For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact: Lorraine Gilbert lorrainegilbert@nhs.netTelephone 07586 436 543
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Palliative Care will work to empower people with advanced progressive illnesses and those who support them to maximise their individual quality of life and death by enabling the provision of skilled palliative care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The CNS in Palliative Care works as a member of Harrow Community services within Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. The team is comprised of a nurse team leader, 6.3 WTE clinical nurse specialists, (one in a development role) one full time specialist palliative care occupational therapist, 3 part time consultants in Palliative Medicine and 1.2 WTE team administrators.
Acting as a specialist resource to provide advice, support and information to patients, families and staff, the CNS plays a key role in raising clinical standards in the provision of palliative care services in the community. The CNS will act as a role model and exercise leadership to influence and develop the practice of nurses, medical and social care personnel in palliative and end of life care.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Palliative Care will work to empower people with advanced progressive illnesses and those who support them to maximise their individual quality of life and death by enabling the provision of skilled palliative care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The CNS in Palliative Care works as a member of Harrow Community services within Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. The team is comprised of a nurse team leader, 6.3 WTE clinical nurse specialists, (one in a development role) one full time specialist palliative care occupational therapist, 3 part time consultants in Palliative Medicine and 1.2 WTE team administrators.
Acting as a specialist resource to provide advice, support and information to patients, families and staff, the CNS plays a key role in raising clinical standards in the provision of palliative care services in the community. The CNS will act as a role model and exercise leadership to influence and develop the practice of nurses, medical and social care personnel in palliative and end of life care.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- First level nursing registration
- First level degree in related subject or evidence of work towards this
- Teaching and assessing qualification or experience
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
- Level 2 psychology training
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber V300
- Qualified MSc
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- First level nursing registration
- First level degree in related subject or evidence of work towards this
- Teaching and assessing qualification or experience
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
- Level 2 psychology training
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber V300
- Qualified MSc
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).