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?
The North London Hospice has been providing palliative and end of life care at the Hospice and for the communities of North London since 1984. There are three friendly community teams of specialist
nurses, doctors, consultants, social workers and allied professionals who support
individuals at home. In addition, we also provide an overnight CNS service.
This post involves working within a multi-disciplinary team
offering specialist palliative care to patients in their own homes and our
primary care clinics as well as virtually and over the telephone. All CNSs will
have the opportunity to develop their skills to become non- medical prescribers
and support is available for ongoing professional development. As a CNS you
will have the opportunity to manage and mentor junior members of the team and participate
and attend weekly in house training.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, highly skilled individuals
who are team players, dynamic, passionate about palliative care and understand
the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist. Ideally you will have experience in
specialist palliative care and/or Oncology and are an excellent communicator
who really wants to make a difference.
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 care to patients
and their friends/family. 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)
Geraldine Barry Associate Director
Community on 0208 343 8842 (gbarry@northlondonhospice.co.uk)
Closing date: 31st May 2021
Interview Date: 3rd and 4th
June 2021
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
- NMC Registration RGN/RN Level 1
- Degree/level of study in Health related topic
- Post registration qualification in palliative care/oncology (or willing to work towards)
- Independent Nurse Prescribing
- (or willing to work towards)
Desirable
- MSC in related Health Topic, willing to work towards
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership training course
- Advanced communication skills training
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of palliative care and symptom management and the ability to use in care planning
- Experience of working at Band 6 or above
- Experience of leading and managing
- Experience of working as part of a multi professional team
- Experience of mentorship and teaching
- Evidence of Holistic assessment skills and clear decision making skills
- Experience of working with IT systems
- Understanding of the CNS role in palliative care
- A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience in oncology and or palliative care
- Specialist knowledge of palliative care and symptom management
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of Community Nursing
- Awareness of the use of clinical supervision in practice
- Experience of working as a Specialist Palliative Care CNS
- Experience of audit and research
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
- Car owner/driver
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the 7 day 08.00 20.00 service
- Evidence of reliability
- OH clearance for the role
Desirable
- Demonstrate the ability to innovate and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration RGN/RN Level 1
- Degree/level of study in Health related topic
- Post registration qualification in palliative care/oncology (or willing to work towards)
- Independent Nurse Prescribing
- (or willing to work towards)
Desirable
- MSC in related Health Topic, willing to work towards
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership training course
- Advanced communication skills training
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of palliative care and symptom management and the ability to use in care planning
- Experience of working at Band 6 or above
- Experience of leading and managing
- Experience of working as part of a multi professional team
- Experience of mentorship and teaching
- Evidence of Holistic assessment skills and clear decision making skills
- Experience of working with IT systems
- Understanding of the CNS role in palliative care
- A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience in oncology and or palliative care
- Specialist knowledge of palliative care and symptom management
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of Community Nursing
- Awareness of the use of clinical supervision in practice
- Experience of working as a Specialist Palliative Care CNS
- Experience of audit and research
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
- Car owner/driver
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the 7 day 08.00 20.00 service
- Evidence of reliability
- OH clearance for the role
Desirable
- Demonstrate the ability to innovate and motivate others
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).
