Job summary
The Nurse Consultant must be able to deliver high quality care to patients, enable other practitioners to maintain professional expertise, and to be able to demonstrate a high degree of professional autonomy within their role of a specialist within palliative care.
The Nurse Consultant will develop or maintain an area of specialist interest and support the Medical Director and the wider executive team with the realisation of the Pilgrims Hospices clinical strategy.
This includes the development of clinical policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines; collaboration with relevant external stakeholders and specialists in that topic and the development and support of working parties and champions at the hospice.
Specialist interests might include non-malignant conditions and widening access to minority groups.
We are looking for exceptional people with comprehensive nurse expertise and with a deep commitment to holistic care. From first assessment to
the final days of life, our team ensures comfort and dignity throughout every
stage.
Please note that successful candidates for this role will be invited to interview on 9 July 2024
Pilgrims Hospices does not have the ability to support sponsorship at this time, therefore please ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying.
Main duties of the job
As part of our clinical leadership team working alongside Consultants
in Palliative Medicine, our Nurse Consultants will also be supported by
Speciality doctors and doctors in training and Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
This clinical leadership team will:
- Deliver high-quality patient care with expertise
and autonomy.
- Develop
and maintain specialist areas of interest to support our clinical
strategy.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop
policies and procedures.
- Lead and motivate teams to improve standards of
practice.
- Contribute to research, evaluation and quality
assurance initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and
foster a patient-centred environment.
About us
Pilgrims Hospices is a great place to work, develop a career and feel engaged by delivering a role that makes a real difference in the East Kent communities we work in. To help candidates make an informed choice when considering employment with us, we have summarised the our main benefits and some smaller perks:
- We
offer incremental increases through pay step progression, based on the length
of service within each pay band and we recognise relevant experience already served within other
organisations.
- 7.6weeks of paid holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays.
- Continuation of the NHS pension scheme if you have contributed within the last 12 months.
- Occupational sick pay from day 1 of employment.
- Enhancements for unsociable hours worked.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Free parking on site
- Free tea / coffee for staff
- Subsidised meals (currently £2 per meal).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nurse
Consultants are expected to practice at an advanced level and are able to
demonstrate the following:
- An expert practice function by delivering ahigh
quality care to patients, enabling other practitioners to maintain professional
expertise, and to be able to demonstrate a high degree of professional autonomy
within their role of a specialist within palliative care.
This description is not exhaustive and for further information, please refer to the Job Description document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nurse
Consultants are expected to practice at an advanced level and are able to
demonstrate the following:
- An expert practice function by delivering ahigh
quality care to patients, enabling other practitioners to maintain professional
expertise, and to be able to demonstrate a high degree of professional autonomy
within their role of a specialist within palliative care.
This description is not exhaustive and for further information, please refer to the Job Description document attached.
Person Specification
Right to Work in the UK
Essential
- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship. Documentary evidence of proof will be required as part of the pre-screening application process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Level One Registration;
- MSc Palliative Care/Advanced Clinical Practice;
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills;
- Non-medical Prescribing;
- Advanced Communication Skills
Desirable
- Post-graduate Teaching Qualification;
- Leadership Qualification;
- Experience as a Designated Medical Practitioner DMP for non-medical prescribers
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience within a Specialist Palliative Care Environment;
- Experience of working within palliative care at an advanced practice level;
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise;
- Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge. Displays sound professional judgement;
- Exercises sound clinical risk management;
- Sees patients within a holistic context
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence-based care;
- Shows self-discipline e.g. record-keeping & legibility Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities & planning effectively;
- Able to manage conflicting & unpredictable demands;
- Builds strong & effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & confidence;
- Understands the NHS system: nationally, regionally & locally
Desirable
- Experience on leadership in a voluntary hospice;
- Experience of a lead role in governance or strategy
Person Specification
Right to Work in the UK
Essential
- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship. Documentary evidence of proof will be required as part of the pre-screening application process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Level One Registration;
- MSc Palliative Care/Advanced Clinical Practice;
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills;
- Non-medical Prescribing;
- Advanced Communication Skills
Desirable
- Post-graduate Teaching Qualification;
- Leadership Qualification;
- Experience as a Designated Medical Practitioner DMP for non-medical prescribers
Experience
Essential
- Significant Experience within a Specialist Palliative Care Environment;
- Experience of working within palliative care at an advanced practice level;
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise;
- Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge. Displays sound professional judgement;
- Exercises sound clinical risk management;
- Sees patients within a holistic context
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence-based care;
- Shows self-discipline e.g. record-keeping & legibility Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities & planning effectively;
- Able to manage conflicting & unpredictable demands;
- Builds strong & effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & confidence;
- Understands the NHS system: nationally, regionally & locally
Desirable
- Experience on leadership in a voluntary hospice;
- Experience of a lead role in governance or strategy
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).
