Job summary
Dougie Mac are currently looking to recruit
Clinical Nurse Specialists who share our passion in providing excellent,
personalised and compassionate care to patients and their families within our newly
restructured community team.
At Dougie Mac our vision is to be
admired as a centre of excellence for palliative and end of life care. Our many
different services provide patients, their families and carers, with physical,
emotional, social, psychological and spiritual support, at home, or here at the
Hospice.
Main duties of the job
The right candidate will possess
excellent communication and organisational skills, a motivation for continual
learning and sharing of knowledge, with the drive to ensure our patients
receive the highest possible standard of care. You will work as part a
community team supported by a team leader and there will be opportunities to
develop and grow your palliative care expertise and undertake funded degree or
masters level study after 6 months.
This role will be full time although
four days will be considered. Please state your preference on your application.
Please read the job description (below) for further details.
If you would you like to be part of our
friendly, supportive team delivering high standards of specialist palliative
care which endeavours to go the extra mile in supporting our patients and their
families, then we would love to hear from you.
About us
Dougie Mac is an open-culture
organisation, underpinned by clear strategic aims, vision and values. The
Hospices many different services provide patients, their families and carers,
with physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual support ensuring
that all are supported as they face death, dying and loss.
By joining Dougie Mac, you’ll be part of
a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to delivering person-led,
responsive and cost effective services of the highest quality. And you’ll be
supported in your role to develop your skills and those of the people you work
with. Staff at Dougie Mac are well-motivated, with professional development
pathways, and given opportunities to be reflective in their roles through
supervision, reflective practice and supportive line management.
The Hospice offers a competitive salary
and benefits package, including a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday
allowance, funded study, free parking, Paycare and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The DMH Community CNS Team is a responsive and innovative team providing care for people with progressive, incurable
diseases such as cancer, motor neurone disease, heart failure and lung disease. Our community structure encompasses a
Hub which operates a specialist adviceline, triage and rapid response service alongside community caseload teams aligned
to Primary Care Networks. The service operates 7 days a week from 7am-9pm.
Job Summary:
The post holder will work within a team supported by a Team Leader. The role is to provide holistic care to patients and
families in their own homes, using efficient methods and resources, including technology.
The role will allow the post holder the opportunity to undertake any required training and development, with structured
supervision and support. Continued professional development is supported and encouraged. There will be funded
opportunities to build on your academic portfolio.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The DMH Community CNS Team is a responsive and innovative team providing care for people with progressive, incurable
diseases such as cancer, motor neurone disease, heart failure and lung disease. Our community structure encompasses a
Hub which operates a specialist adviceline, triage and rapid response service alongside community caseload teams aligned
to Primary Care Networks. The service operates 7 days a week from 7am-9pm.
Job Summary:
The post holder will work within a team supported by a Team Leader. The role is to provide holistic care to patients and
families in their own homes, using efficient methods and resources, including technology.
The role will allow the post holder the opportunity to undertake any required training and development, with structured
supervision and support. Continued professional development is supported and encouraged. There will be funded
opportunities to build on your academic portfolio.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - 3 years post registration experience
- - Proven experience and knowledge of palliative/terminal care
Desirable
- - Caseload management skills
- - Experience in research projects
- - Experience of standard setting
- - Experience in Audit
- - Experience in formal teaching
Qualifications
Essential
- - NMC RGN Registration
- - GCSE Level (A C or 4 9) in English and Maths or equivalent
- - Advanced Communication Skills qualification or
- willingness to undertake
- - Willing to study at degree level
Desirable
- - Degree in Palliative Care or equivalent or completing a Degree Pathway.
- - Independent Prescribing Qualification
- - Healthcare Assessment qualification
- - Community Nursing experience / qualification
Aptitudes & Attributes
Essential
- - Have an excellent face to face & telephone manner
- - Ability to relate to the multi-disciplinary team within the hospice.
- - Leadership qualities
- - Use own Initiative
- - Ability to motivate others
- - Ability to liaise effectively with various disciplines
- - Diplomacy
- - Ability to prioritise
- - Calm and objective
- - Due to the nature of the workplace, a Covid vaccine is necessary for all new starters. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccine status.
- - Dress in a manner that conforms to accepted formal codes of business dress
- - Flexible working to meet shift requirements
- - Ability to travel independently throughout the locality with access to suitable vehicle for business purposes.
- - Able to meet the requirement of the job role
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- - IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
- -Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- - Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team
- - Good interpersonal skills
- -Ability to integrate into existing established team
- -Demonstrate clinical skills to provide support as needed.
- -Teaching commitment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - 3 years post registration experience
- - Proven experience and knowledge of palliative/terminal care
Desirable
- - Caseload management skills
- - Experience in research projects
- - Experience of standard setting
- - Experience in Audit
- - Experience in formal teaching
Qualifications
Essential
- - NMC RGN Registration
- - GCSE Level (A C or 4 9) in English and Maths or equivalent
- - Advanced Communication Skills qualification or
- willingness to undertake
- - Willing to study at degree level
Desirable
- - Degree in Palliative Care or equivalent or completing a Degree Pathway.
- - Independent Prescribing Qualification
- - Healthcare Assessment qualification
- - Community Nursing experience / qualification
Aptitudes & Attributes
Essential
- - Have an excellent face to face & telephone manner
- - Ability to relate to the multi-disciplinary team within the hospice.
- - Leadership qualities
- - Use own Initiative
- - Ability to motivate others
- - Ability to liaise effectively with various disciplines
- - Diplomacy
- - Ability to prioritise
- - Calm and objective
- - Due to the nature of the workplace, a Covid vaccine is necessary for all new starters. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccine status.
- - Dress in a manner that conforms to accepted formal codes of business dress
- - Flexible working to meet shift requirements
- - Ability to travel independently throughout the locality with access to suitable vehicle for business purposes.
- - Able to meet the requirement of the job role
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- - IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
- -Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- - Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team
- - Good interpersonal skills
- -Ability to integrate into existing established team
- -Demonstrate clinical skills to provide support as needed.
- -Teaching commitment
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
