University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Specialist Community Palliative Care CNS

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Job summary

Due to promotion and retirement this is an exciting opportunity to come and join our community integrated palliative care teamCoventry Specialist Palliative Care Team supports patients, families and carers with specialist palliative care needs. The post holder is a key member of the Community based Specialist Palliative Care Team who will work with other health care professionals to provide specialist advice, support and education throughout the Trust to ensure high quality patient care to those affected by malignant and non-malignant disease at the end of life. We currently provide a five day service, but are working towards provision of a seven day service

Main duties of the job

  1. To be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of community specialist palliative care
  2. To provide direct assessment and advice for patients with cancer or an advanced terminal illness and their families, who require specialist palliative care
  3. To develop strong links with the local GP's, District Nurses, local Hospices and other allied health professionals
  4. To act as a specialist resource for community and primary care colleagues in the management of patients with specialist palliative care needs
  5. Attendance of relevant local and strategic meetings within areas of designated responsibility
  6. Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures and protocols within the Trust related to palliative care.

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.

Details

Date posted

27 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-NM-B7-6887375

Job locations

Wayside House

Wilsons lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication1. 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.2. 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 care3. To identify the need for and initiate the use of translator services as required.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills / Freedom to Act1. Work as an autonomous practitioner within a multi-professional team, supporting patients at end of life with complex and specialist palliative care needs.2. Work in partnership with GPs and consultants to ensure the provision of seamless specialist palliative care

Planning and Organisational Skills1. 1 Prioritise own workload on a day to day basis.2. 2 To organise and provide nurse led assessment of new and follow up patients where appropriate to do so, managing own patient caseload.3. 3 Makes sure that people affected by cancer are aware that they are interacting with a Macmillan Professional and know about the full range of resources and services available through Macmillan.4. 4 Actively engages with Macmillan Cancer Support to contribute expertise and experience and supports the Macmillan Strategy.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication1. 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.2. 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 care3. To identify the need for and initiate the use of translator services as required.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills / Freedom to Act1. Work as an autonomous practitioner within a multi-professional team, supporting patients at end of life with complex and specialist palliative care needs.2. Work in partnership with GPs and consultants to ensure the provision of seamless specialist palliative care

Planning and Organisational Skills1. 1 Prioritise own workload on a day to day basis.2. 2 To organise and provide nurse led assessment of new and follow up patients where appropriate to do so, managing own patient caseload.3. 3 Makes sure that people affected by cancer are aware that they are interacting with a Macmillan Professional and know about the full range of resources and services available through Macmillan.4. 4 Actively engages with Macmillan Cancer Support to contribute expertise and experience and supports the Macmillan Strategy.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • See supporting documents

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilsons lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilsons lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Community Integrated Palliative Care Team SER MGR

Nicola Elliott

nicola.elliott@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476237001

Details

Date posted

27 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-NM-B7-6887375

Job locations

Wayside House

Wilsons lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY


Supporting documents

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