Community Palliative Support Sister

Job summary

Due to internal promotions this is an exciting opportunity to come and join our community integrated palliative care team to help ensure we are providing excellent Palliative and end of life care to patients in their own homes.

The post holder will provide visible leadership to the Palliative Support Team and in liaison with the Head of service be responsible for the co-ordination of care delivery for adults with palliative and end of life needs. The post holder will deliver and delegate high quality nursing care to adults with end of life needs. Providing time limited episodes of care for individuals to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospitals, facilitate early discharge from hospital and support individuals in their preferred place of care.

Please note that interviews are proposed for week commencing 13th January 2025.

Please be advised that a Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide direct assessment, advice and nursing care for patients with cancer or an advanced terminal illness and their families, who require specialist palliative care support, including drug administration and syringe drivers.

2. To develop strong links with the local GP's, District Nurses, local Hospices and other allied health professionals

3. To act as a specialist resource for community and primary care colleagues in the management of patients with specialist palliative care support needs

4. Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures and protocols within the Trust related to palliative care.

5. Develops and maintains highly effective working relationships with relevant clinical nurse specialists, social care providers, local hospices, GPs and other community health professionals in order to promote and sustain a multidisciplinary/multi agency approach to planned, co-ordinated care.

6. Be able to use a variety of strategies and a range of advanced communication skills to relate effectively with patients (when breaking bad news, dealing with anxious/bereaved relatives) and those involved in their care

7. To identify the need for and initiate the use of translator services as required

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.