Job summary
The Senior Palliative Care Nurse (SPCN) will join an integrated Specialist Palliative Care team that works in the community across three bases in Northamptonshire. The SPCN will be required to influence patient care by participating:
- High level of clinical practice
- Telephone triage of referrals into the Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) service
- Training and education
- Service development/leadership
- Research and audit
The high level of clinical practice component will be achieved by responding to the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients and those who are important to the patient; ensuring the specialist assessment and management of complex palliative care needs. In conjunction with the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCCNS) the SPCN will be aligned to a patient caseload, ensuring continuity of care in partnership with the integrated specialist palliative care team, acute trust partners and generalist community teams. There is an expectation to ensure care reflects the strategic priorities of NHFT; ensuring a flexible, responsive service that meets the local needs of people across Northamptonshire, whilst upholding Care Quality Commission requirements
Main duties of the job
The band 6 post holder will have a nominated base at Danetre Hospital, although there will be a requirement to travel across County; based on service need. This is a part time position of 22.5 hours.
The successful candidate must have significant experience as a Band 5 or above nurse, with a good level of knowledge and skills in Palliative Care; demonstrating true enthusiasm and energy for the speciality.
Previous experience in palliative care is essential for this post. A non-medical prescribing qualification is considered desirable (and an advantage), or a willingness to undertake within 2 years of starting in post is also essential (a learning contract will be agreed when undertaking this course).
Excellent communication skills will be required and an ability to support people with complex emotional and psychological needs.
The successful candidate will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team in order to support the service, and have a high focus on delivering quality outcomes and improving the patient experience. You will receive clinical supervision, relevant training, peer support and appraisal to support you in your role.
Car owner / driver and current driving license essential or access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) /Current NMC Registration
- Recognised qualification in palliative care, or working towards
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Demonstrate commitment to and recent evidence of further education and personal development
- Completion of V300 Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake within 2 years
- Completion of Advanced clinical skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates significant and recent clinical knowledge in palliative care
- Recent Post registration experience/include experience of working in palliative setting
- Evidence of well-developed critical decision making skills which is evidence-based
- Sound knowledge and participation in research, measuring patient outcomes, audit
- Evidence of working with a wide range of people at all levels
- Demonstrates current knowledge of national and local policies and drivers
- Demonstrate a positive, flexible and adaptable attitude
- Forward thinking and proactive in decision making
- Led on audit/project management/service developements
- Demonstrates leadership in previously roles
Desirable
- Recent community nursing experience
- Palliative Care experience in non-cancer related areas
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess and monitor a patients holistic needs/ supporting a complex caseload
- High level of clinical skills relevant to speciality
- Experience of advance care planning and supporting relatives/carers
- Ability to deliver advanced communication and advocacy skills
- Ability to promote a culture of patient-centred care, empathy and empowerment
- Able to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to work autonomously, with initiative, recognising own limitations
- Experience of working within a pressurised environment
- Computer literate being able to write and maintain accurate documentation
Desirable
- Some experience of providing clinical advice, triaging referrals
Other Requirements
Essential
- Car driver essential /Use of car and Current clean driving licence
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) /Current NMC Registration
- Recognised qualification in palliative care, or working towards
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Demonstrate commitment to and recent evidence of further education and personal development
- Completion of V300 Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake within 2 years
- Completion of Advanced clinical skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates significant and recent clinical knowledge in palliative care
- Recent Post registration experience/include experience of working in palliative setting
- Evidence of well-developed critical decision making skills which is evidence-based
- Sound knowledge and participation in research, measuring patient outcomes, audit
- Evidence of working with a wide range of people at all levels
- Demonstrates current knowledge of national and local policies and drivers
- Demonstrate a positive, flexible and adaptable attitude
- Forward thinking and proactive in decision making
- Led on audit/project management/service developements
- Demonstrates leadership in previously roles
Desirable
- Recent community nursing experience
- Palliative Care experience in non-cancer related areas
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess and monitor a patients holistic needs/ supporting a complex caseload
- High level of clinical skills relevant to speciality
- Experience of advance care planning and supporting relatives/carers
- Ability to deliver advanced communication and advocacy skills
- Ability to promote a culture of patient-centred care, empathy and empowerment
- Able to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to work autonomously, with initiative, recognising own limitations
- Experience of working within a pressurised environment
- Computer literate being able to write and maintain accurate documentation
Desirable
- Some experience of providing clinical advice, triaging referrals
Other Requirements
Essential
- Car driver essential /Use of car and Current clean driving licence
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).
