Job summary
The
Community Specialist Palliative Care Home Team (SPCHT) at Arthur Rank Hospice
Charity supports patients with life limiting conditions across Cambridgeshire.
Supported by the wider multi-disciplinary team at the Hospice, the SPCHT
ensures that our care isholistic and tailoredto each individuals
personal situation.
Due
to retirement, we have an opportunity for someone to join this team as a Clinical
Nurse Specialist, this is a part time role working 30 hours per
week, supporting patients across Cambridgeshire in a Community setting
Our
Clinical Nurse Specialists deliver expert care and support to specialist
palliative and end of life patients and their families/carers. Working closely
with other care providers our team will help manage symptoms, support with
medicine management and help access other hospice services, such as
complementary therapy.
Main duties of the job
The service runs 7 days a week and colleagues will join us and work on a rota basis to support this.
Main duties will include:
- To holistically assess, plan, implement and review therapeutic interventions of patients with complex needs
- Organisation and management of individual caseloads, prioritising and responding to clinical emergencies as required
- Plan and evaluate programmes of care for patients and carers, undertaking assessments and analysis of physical, psychological and social needs of the patients.
- Regular communication with other care providers, such as GPs and District Nurses
- Working as part of the community team to effectively communicate with members of the MDT
- Working as part of the senior nursing team, providing specialist nursing advice, support and education to other health care professionals and volunteers and deputise for the Matron in their absence as required.
About us
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an
expert clinical nurse specialist within the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. The
post holder will work in all aspects of the team as agreed with the Matron
including other clinical services such as Living Well Service, Palliative Hub
and Patient and Family Support Team.
- To provide a
high standard of professional conduct and nursing care at all times in
accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional
Practice, demonstrating compassionate leadership in the nursing care of
patients within the service.
- To work as a
member of the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, providing expert knowledge and
skills in specialist palliative and end of life care to patients, their
families/carers and the Primary Health Care Team.
- Responsible for
leading and developing nurses within the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, and
providing senior nursing support to other areas of the organisation.
- As a member of
the senior nursing team provide specialist nursing advice, support and
education to other health care professionals and volunteers and deputise for
the Matron in their absence as required.
- Working across
7-day period as part of a rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an
expert clinical nurse specialist within the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. The
post holder will work in all aspects of the team as agreed with the Matron
including other clinical services such as Living Well Service, Palliative Hub
and Patient and Family Support Team.
- To provide a
high standard of professional conduct and nursing care at all times in
accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional
Practice, demonstrating compassionate leadership in the nursing care of
patients within the service.
- To work as a
member of the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, providing expert knowledge and
skills in specialist palliative and end of life care to patients, their
families/carers and the Primary Health Care Team.
- Responsible for
leading and developing nurses within the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, and
providing senior nursing support to other areas of the organisation.
- As a member of
the senior nursing team provide specialist nursing advice, support and
education to other health care professionals and volunteers and deputise for
the Matron in their absence as required.
- Working across
7-day period as part of a rota.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Operational experience in delivery of specialist palliative care.
- Extensive experience of teaching and education.
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Ability to lead and influence change
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in Palliative and End of Life Care
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Post-registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or long-term conditions, or willing to work towards
- Advance Clinical Assessment Skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Operational experience in delivery of specialist palliative care.
- Extensive experience of teaching and education.
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Ability to lead and influence change
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in Palliative and End of Life Care
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Post-registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or long-term conditions, or willing to work towards
- Advance Clinical Assessment 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.
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).
