Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Duchess of Kent Hospice
Covering sites in West Berkshire
Full time and Part time positions available
£19.56- £26.13 per hour Depending on experience and NMP qualification
(£38,247 - £51,094 per annum pro rata DoE and NMP qualification)
Be there when it matters
There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist
end-of-life care to support patients and their families.
About us
We offer a range of services in Berkshire from three sites: Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice, Wokingham Day Hospice and Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub Berkshire.
At the Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading, and through our Day Services in Newbury and Wokingham, we look after people living with life- limiting conditions, and offer support for families too. We provide expert care and support across Berkshire.
You will need a full UK driving liscence and access to a car.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
Sue Ryder are pleased to invite applications from experienced nurses to join a well-established friendly team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Reading. You will be supporting patients with an End of Life diagnosis to remain in their homes.
The duties of this role will include assessing referrals for admission to the service, performing comprehensive assessment of patients, Planning, implementing and evaluating care delivery according to changing healthcare needs, identifying issues which are deemed to be actual/potential palliative care emergencies, compiling action plans to mitigate distress, Ensuring such plans are developed, documented and communicated in a collaborative way with other professionals, patients and their families. As well as:
Using advanced assessment skills to identify reversible symptoms, develop a plan of care and implement
Providing holistic specialist care for patients in accordance with their needs, wishes and culture. This includes clinical assessment, planning care, monitoring progress, requesting appropriate investigations, and acting on the results
Establish and maintain effective communication, often of a highly complex and contentious nature, with patients, carers/relatives, and professionals across health and social services. Using verbal and written communication and negotiating skills breaking down barriers to understanding with various individuals
About us
While we do not mandate the COVID-19 vaccination, we strongly encourage anyone working closely with vulnerable people to be fully vaccinated. Sue Ryder has a duty to protect those in our care and the vaccination is considered best practice to protect yourself and others from the virus.
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether thats a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition were there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,247 to £51,094 a year Pro rata per annum, depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
B0475-24-0041
Job locations
Sue Ryder
22 Liebenrood Road
Reading
RG30 2DX
West Berkshire Community Hospital
Rookes Way
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 3AS
Wokingham Hospital
41 Barkham Road
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 2RE
Employer details
Employer name
Sue Ryder
Address
Sue Ryder
22 Liebenrood Road
Reading
RG30 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)
