Job summary
The post will be part of the integrated MacMillan specialist palliative care nursing team working across acute and community settings. This service is under transformation with a view to offer a 7 day service Gateshead community teams will be working into 5 localities and each MacMillan nurse will aligned and linked to a defined locality however will be expected to cover all areas when service demand dictates. This involves closely working with GP practices and the multidisciplinary teams which are made up of Locality Team Leaders, District Nurses, Community Nurse Practitioners, Community Staff Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, phlebotomists and Admin Assistants. The acute team of MacMillan specialist palliative care nurse support all the wards and departments in the acute trust and work closely with St Bede's and hospital consultants and other specialist nurses throughout the trust.
As a band 7 Macmillan specialist Nurse there will be managerial and leadership responsibilities particularly to students, and junior staff.
There is an expectation the post holder will deliver training and education following the Education Strategy and supporting the End Of Life facilitator Team in the delivery of the education prospectus. Leadership roles such as undertaking appraisals, managing sickness absence, undertaking investigations and managing risk within their sphere of excellence, as part of the MDT.
Main duties of the job
- To lead and participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services using advanced clinical skills and knowledge for palliative and patient at the end of life.
- To provide specialist advice on the assessment, care planning and interventions of patient's needs.
- To further develop knowledge and skills specific to the community setting through undertaking regular audit, research and development activities.
- The post holder will have a community base but will also spend time at their link GP practices and care homes.
- A key part of the role will be cross agency liaison, training, research and development, and being a clinical resource for the local Health Community.
- Clinical responsibility for a defined complex caseload with accountability for the health outcomes for the individuals within their care
- To be the accountable clinician in the development, delivery and provision of complex case management within the community setting for patients with palliative and end of life care needs.
- To ensure safe systems and processes are in place to support multidisciplinary team working
- To ensure all professional standards and codes of conduct are adhered to.
- Facilitate the development of clinical expertise and advanced practice within the team to support the right person, right place right time agenda
- To provide senior leadership and clinical expertise in palliative and end of life care for a variety of multidisciplinary staff.
About us
Gateshead Community Services Business Unit delivers services with Partner organisations. The Partner organisations are made up of CBC Health, QE Trust, Gateshead Local Authority and NTW (Mental Health Trust).Collaboration, mutual respect and trust are fundamental to successful partnership working.
All staff employed into the Community Services Business Unit will frequently be working across organisational boundaries to ensure patient safety is paramount, and pathways of care are seamless and inclusive. All staff are expected to work professionally, respectfully and in collaboration with the partners and with frequent contact with voluntary and third sector organisations.
The Specialist Palliative Care Team have a shared vision across acute and community services and endeavour to demonstrate compassionate care to both patients and staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Face to face contact with patients, carers and their families on a daily basis
- To build strong and positive relationships with all partners in the area including local authority, recognising and responding to issues, providing information and professional advice on palliative and EOL care.
- Work collaboratively as part of an acute and community integrated MacMillan Specialist nursing team
- Work collaboratively with multi professional teams, across health, social care, and third sector providers to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe
- Work collaboratively with partners, particularly MacMillan, Marie Curie, Primary Care, GP practices, Care Homes, voluntary and third sector providers to ensure the most positive outcomes for patients and their carers/families
- To ensure effective communication systems are established and maintained both within and across the team and professionals.
- Act as a key link in facilitating effective communication through attendance at identified meetings or appropriate delegation thereof.
- Review and evaluate communication issues identified in the team and through patient/client complaints
- To create and maintain a culture which reflects the principles within improving working lives and a can do approach to care and service delivery.
- Communicate complex and difficult information to patients, staff other providers including GPs necessary in the leadership and management of the patients with complex needs within the community setting
Break bad news and dealing with emotionally and potentially upsetting issues on a daily basis.
Please refer to job description for comprehensive summary of job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Face to face contact with patients, carers and their families on a daily basis
- To build strong and positive relationships with all partners in the area including local authority, recognising and responding to issues, providing information and professional advice on palliative and EOL care.
- Work collaboratively as part of an acute and community integrated MacMillan Specialist nursing team
- Work collaboratively with multi professional teams, across health, social care, and third sector providers to ensure practice is efficient, effective, evidence based and safe
- Work collaboratively with partners, particularly MacMillan, Marie Curie, Primary Care, GP practices, Care Homes, voluntary and third sector providers to ensure the most positive outcomes for patients and their carers/families
- To ensure effective communication systems are established and maintained both within and across the team and professionals.
- Act as a key link in facilitating effective communication through attendance at identified meetings or appropriate delegation thereof.
- Review and evaluate communication issues identified in the team and through patient/client complaints
- To create and maintain a culture which reflects the principles within improving working lives and a can do approach to care and service delivery.
- Communicate complex and difficult information to patients, staff other providers including GPs necessary in the leadership and management of the patients with complex needs within the community setting
Break bad news and dealing with emotionally and potentially upsetting issues on a daily basis.
Please refer to job description for comprehensive summary of job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN (Adult)
- Teaching Qualification ENB998 or equivalent experience
- Palliative/Cancer Care qualification eg ENB 931/285/237 (Band 7)
- Relevant degree
- Diploma in Palliative Care (Band 7)
- Advanced clinical skills (or willingness to complete)
- Independent nurse prescribing ( or willingness to complete)
Desirable
- MSc/MA in Health related topic
- Counselling qualification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
- Car driver/valid driving licence
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
Experience
Essential
- Palliative/Cancer care in either an acute or community/primary care setting for more than 24 months ( Band 7)
- Recent management experience
- Leading Services and people management
- Recent practice in Community/Hospital setting
- Managing change Leading projects / nursing initiatives
- Teaching and training stakeholders in palliative and end of life care in a variety of settings (Band 7)
- Involvement in service review and development in palliative care ( Band 7)
Desirable
- Hospice Experience
- Oncology Experience
- Other life limiting illnesses
- Research Audit
- Project management
Skills/Attributes/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience
- Leadership skills/ qualities
- Able to communicate effectively
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to share knowledge Understanding of Palliative care Philosophy
- Team worker
- IT literate- Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Experience of using EMIS web/Community
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN (Adult)
- Teaching Qualification ENB998 or equivalent experience
- Palliative/Cancer Care qualification eg ENB 931/285/237 (Band 7)
- Relevant degree
- Diploma in Palliative Care (Band 7)
- Advanced clinical skills (or willingness to complete)
- Independent nurse prescribing ( or willingness to complete)
Desirable
- MSc/MA in Health related topic
- Counselling qualification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
- Car driver/valid driving licence
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
Experience
Essential
- Palliative/Cancer care in either an acute or community/primary care setting for more than 24 months ( Band 7)
- Recent management experience
- Leading Services and people management
- Recent practice in Community/Hospital setting
- Managing change Leading projects / nursing initiatives
- Teaching and training stakeholders in palliative and end of life care in a variety of settings (Band 7)
- Involvement in service review and development in palliative care ( Band 7)
Desirable
- Hospice Experience
- Oncology Experience
- Other life limiting illnesses
- Research Audit
- Project management
Skills/Attributes/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience
- Leadership skills/ qualities
- Able to communicate effectively
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to share knowledge Understanding of Palliative care Philosophy
- Team worker
- IT literate- Presentation Skills
Desirable
- Experience of using EMIS web/Community
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.
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.
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).
