Job summary
Are you passionate about palliative care? Would you like to
be part of something special and work with a dedicated nurse specialist team?
Are you looking for a role that can support our vision for equal access to
palliative care services across North London?
The North London Hospice has been providing palliative and end of life care for the communities of North London since 1984.
The
Post
This post involves working within a multi-disciplinary team
offering specialist palliative care to patients in their own homes and our
primary care clinics in North London as well as virtually and over the telephone.
The associate CNS will work closely with the
multidisciplinary team to support people in their preferred place of care. We
offer educational support and mentorship, to support staff to develop to their
full potential.
Main duties of the job
Who are
we seeking?
We are looking for enthusiastic, highly skilled individuals
who are team players, dynamic and passionate about palliative care.
The Associate CNS is
a competency based developmental role that will require significant experience
in a variety of settings to meet the demands of the role.
A car owner and
driver is essential. The role includes weekend work (Saturday or Sunday) and
some rota patterns to cover a 08.00
-20.00 service.
We are looking for a dynamic experienced individual who is
productive and patient focused, to ensure we deliver the best possible care. So
if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch.
About us
Our benefits include:
- NHS Pension Scheme membership is transferrable
- Inner London supplement
- NHS-aligned annual leave
- Ongoing professional development, and support with revalidation
- Fully-funded health cash plan
- Workplace perks
- Discounted cinema scheme, etc.
If
you would like to discuss this role or to arrange an informal visit or if you
feel you do not meet all the essential criteria but would still like to
be considered, please contact:
Pat Cardy (Finchley) on 0208 343 8841 (pcardy@northlondonhospice.co.uk)
Patrick McGrath (Enfield) on 0208 343 8841(pmcgrath@northlondonhospice.co.uk)
Ryan Cabida (Haringey) on 0208 343 8841 (rcabida@northlondonhospice.co.uk)
Geraldine Barry Associate Director
Community on 0208 343 8842 (gbarry@northlondonhospice.co.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN Level 1
- Post registration Qualification in Palliative Care or (willing to work towards)
Desirable
- Degree level of study in Health related topic (or willing to work towards)
- Independent Nurse Prescribing Qualification
- Advanced communication skills training
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- with post registration experience in palliative care/oncology
- Experience working as part of a multi professional team
- Evidence of Holistic assessment skills and clear decision making skills
- Experience of working with IT systems
- Knowledge of palliative care and symptom management and the ability to use in care planning
- Understanding of the CNS role in palliative care
- A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Awareness of the role of the CNS in palliative care
- Knowledge of palliative care and symptom management
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of Community Nursing
Personal Qualities / Abilities / Skills:
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to manage conflict
- Ability to demonstrate organisational skills
- Ability to manage time
- Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a confident and professional manner
- Self-aware, reflective and proactive identifying and meeting own development needs
- Demonstrate the ability to innovate and motivate others
- Car owner/driver
- Willingness to work flexible to meet the demands of the 7 day a week service
- Excellent attendance and health records
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RN Level 1
- Post registration Qualification in Palliative Care or (willing to work towards)
Desirable
- Degree level of study in Health related topic (or willing to work towards)
- Independent Nurse Prescribing Qualification
- Advanced communication skills training
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- with post registration experience in palliative care/oncology
- Experience working as part of a multi professional team
- Evidence of Holistic assessment skills and clear decision making skills
- Experience of working with IT systems
- Knowledge of palliative care and symptom management and the ability to use in care planning
- Understanding of the CNS role in palliative care
- A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Awareness of the role of the CNS in palliative care
- Knowledge of palliative care and symptom management
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of Community Nursing
Personal Qualities / Abilities / Skills:
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to manage conflict
- Ability to demonstrate organisational skills
- Ability to manage time
- Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a confident and professional manner
- Self-aware, reflective and proactive identifying and meeting own development needs
- Demonstrate the ability to innovate and motivate others
- Car owner/driver
- Willingness to work flexible to meet the demands of the 7 day a week service
- Excellent attendance and health records
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
