Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospice Community Services

St Luke's Hospice

The closing date is 30 November 2024

Job summary

Currently, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our clinical team and help us provide the highest quality of care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert advice related to specific conditions or treatment pathways, conduct research and implement new changes that can enhance the patients' health quality. You will be responsible for prescribing medication, assessing, diagnosing and managing patient problems, providing education and supportive counselling to the patients' and families. Proven experience in a similar role and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential.

About us

St. Luke's Hospiceis a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. Our mission is to promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed.

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,287 to £49,875 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0487-24-0034

Job locations

Fobbing Farm

Nethermayne

Basildon

Essex

SS16 5NJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Other responsibilities include:

  • Assessing the health needs of patients, families and carers
  • Providing expert advice related to specific conditions
  • Providing education to other health professionals and carers
  • Conducting research to improve health outcomes
  • Implementing changes to improve care and services

Job description

Job responsibilities

Other responsibilities include:

  • Assessing the health needs of patients, families and carers
  • Providing expert advice related to specific conditions
  • Providing education to other health professionals and carers
  • Conducting research to improve health outcomes
  • Implementing changes to improve care and services

Person Specification

About you

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Excellent communication and patient-focussed approach
  • Strong assessment, clinical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • A current and valid registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
Person Specification

About you

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Excellent communication and patient-focussed approach
  • Strong assessment, clinical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • A current and valid registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke's Hospice

Address

Fobbing Farm

Nethermayne

Basildon

Essex

SS16 5NJ


Employer's website

https://stlukeshospice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

St Luke's Hospice

Address

Fobbing Farm

Nethermayne

Basildon

Essex

SS16 5NJ


Employer's website

https://stlukeshospice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

People Team

careers@stlukeshospice.co.uk

01268524973

Date posted

18 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,287 to £49,875 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0487-24-0034

Job locations

Fobbing Farm

Nethermayne

Basildon

Essex

SS16 5NJ


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