Job summary
The Royal Free London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
12 Months Maternity Cover - Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care (Hospital) Department of Palliative MedicineBased on Barnet Hospital site
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our hospital palliative care team based at the Barnet Hospital site.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse with a genuine interest in palliative care, along with a commitment to continuous learning, teamwork and mutual support.
Previous applicants need not apply.Applicants who are interested in a one year secondment are welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
We provide a seven day, face-to-face service for patients with malignant and nonmalignant conditions who have specialist palliative care needs. The post holder will hold their own caseload, and work in close collaboration with the specialist palliative care MDT.
We look forward to hearing from applicants who have at last five years experience as a registered nurse. The applicant will need to demonstrate clinical expertise as well as excellent communication skills and a proven track record of teaching in a clinical setting.We will offer continuing education, support, and development, to develop your skills as a 2clinical nurse specialist.
This post is 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays
About us
The team consists of one lead nurse (Band 8a) and currently 8 Band 7 clinical nurse specialists, and three palliative medicine consultants.
All members of the team are very supportive and strive to ensure the best care for our patients.
We are passionate about training and education for the ward staff to enable them to give excellent end of life care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessing patients with life limiting conditions
Making management plans for the patients and liaising with other members of the MDT
Attending weekly MDT
Education of self and also involvement in education for the ward teams
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessing patients with life limiting conditions
Making management plans for the patients and liaising with other members of the MDT
Attending weekly MDT
Education of self and also involvement in education for the ward teams
Person Specification
ROYAL FREE WORLD CLASS VALUES
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in Palliative Care / Oncology / Critical Care / Long term condition / other relevant speciality
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- Teaching and Assessing qualification and / or extensive teaching experience
- Masters Degree in relevant subject or willing to study to this
Desirable
- Physical Assessment Course
- Non-Medical Nurse Prescribing
- Counselling skills
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior nurse
- Experience of caring for patients with advanced progressive illness
- Experience of working in a learning environment
- Experience of autonomous and multidisciplinary work
- Experience in oncology / long term condition / palliative care
Person Specification
ROYAL FREE WORLD CLASS VALUES
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in Palliative Care / Oncology / Critical Care / Long term condition / other relevant speciality
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
- Teaching and Assessing qualification and / or extensive teaching experience
- Masters Degree in relevant subject or willing to study to this
Desirable
- Physical Assessment Course
- Non-Medical Nurse Prescribing
- Counselling skills
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior nurse
- Experience of caring for patients with advanced progressive illness
- Experience of working in a learning environment
- Experience of autonomous and multidisciplinary work
- Experience in oncology / long term condition / palliative care
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).
