Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care to gain experience working in a community setting (1.0 WTE). The post holder will work predominantly in the community setting with flexibility to work within the whole of the Specialist Palliative Care service as is required. This is a 7 day service which runs from 08:00 to 20:00.
The post holder will have substantial years post registration experience, to include palliative, cancer or non-cancer long term condition nursing. We will consider all transferable skills, but an ability to demonstrate a full holistic assessment and understanding of the principles of symptom control is key to this position
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated nurse with excellent communication skills to provide advice and support to patients, their families and health care professionals.
You will need to demonstrate an understanding of specialist palliative care and the context in which such care is delivered within community setting.
Evidence of ongoing professional development is essential, and experience of teaching is desirable.
The role requires the postholder to provide specialist palliative care to patients with complex problems, act as a specialist resource to generic health and social care professionals and deliver education and training to develop their palliative care practice.
The role will require an ability to work both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team, and communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals.
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
- Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to make comprehensive and focused assessments.
- Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to identify subtle changes in condition and act on these appropriately.
- Work in partnership with clinicians/health professionals to plan and implement treatment for palliative care and patients with life limiting illness.
- Refer on to other services or professionals as appropriate. This may include facilitating discussion with the patient, their family and significant others concerning palliative care and end of life care plans.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to make comprehensive and focused assessments.
- Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to identify subtle changes in condition and act on these appropriately.
- Work in partnership with clinicians/health professionals to plan and implement treatment for palliative care and patients with life limiting illness.
- Refer on to other services or professionals as appropriate. This may include facilitating discussion with the patient, their family and significant others concerning palliative care and end of life care plans.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse registration
- Current NMC registration
- First level degree or undertaking a first level degree
- Willingness to undertake further academic or practical study at a higher level for e.g. Master's degree
- Teaching qualification or willing to undertake
- Advanced Communication Course
Desirable
- Independent nurse prescribing qualification
- Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation competencies
- Specialist palliative care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Community experience
- Up to date clinical knowledge in palliative care
- Considerable post registration experience
- Experience working with palliative care patients
- Demonstrates current knowledge of national policies relevant to the specialty, and an understanding of national reform initiatives
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience of implementing evidence based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in a teaching and mentoring role
- Experience of cross boundary working in partnership and collaboration with health, social and voluntary sectors
- Experience of participation in research, audit and evaluation
- Experience of using counselling skills
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
- Is able to communicate complex, and sensitive information which requires empathy and reassurance related to palliative care patients and their families and professionals working with them
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
- Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to make autonomous decisions
- Ability to manage a caseload and demonstrate time management skills
- Ability to exercise initiative
- Able to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team and successfully negotiate with, and influence others
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with an ability to demonstrate a high standard of written, verbal and networking skills
- Ability to demonstrate computer skills
- Has the ability to challenge and be challenged regarding triage outcomes
Desirable
- Knowledge of research processes
- Has ability to use influencing, negotiating and counselling skills in highly emotive atmosphere
Key Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
Desirable
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level nurse registration
- Current NMC registration
- First level degree or undertaking a first level degree
- Willingness to undertake further academic or practical study at a higher level for e.g. Master's degree
- Teaching qualification or willing to undertake
- Advanced Communication Course
Desirable
- Independent nurse prescribing qualification
- Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation competencies
- Specialist palliative care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Community experience
- Up to date clinical knowledge in palliative care
- Considerable post registration experience
- Experience working with palliative care patients
- Demonstrates current knowledge of national policies relevant to the specialty, and an understanding of national reform initiatives
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Experience of implementing evidence based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in a teaching and mentoring role
- Experience of cross boundary working in partnership and collaboration with health, social and voluntary sectors
- Experience of participation in research, audit and evaluation
- Experience of using counselling skills
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
- Is able to communicate complex, and sensitive information which requires empathy and reassurance related to palliative care patients and their families and professionals working with them
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
- Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to make autonomous decisions
- Ability to manage a caseload and demonstrate time management skills
- Ability to exercise initiative
- Able to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team and successfully negotiate with, and influence others
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, with an ability to demonstrate a high standard of written, verbal and networking skills
- Ability to demonstrate computer skills
- Has the ability to challenge and be challenged regarding triage outcomes
Desirable
- Knowledge of research processes
- Has ability to use influencing, negotiating and counselling skills in highly emotive atmosphere
Key Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
Desirable
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
