Job summary
Are you a registered nurse seeking an opportunity to work as a Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurse in domiciliary and care home settings?
We are looking for an experienced nurse with a passion for Palliative Care to join our community Specialist Palliative Care service across the Bradford area.
In this role, you will provide clinical case management to patients nearing the end of life, supporting them in their own homes or care homes. You'll focus on improving their health and well-being, offering clinical assessments and treatments to ensure comfort and dignity at the end of life. By doing so, you will help reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, ease the demand on GP services, and contribute to delivering timely, efficient, and high-quality care.
This position offers both rewarding and challenging experiences, giving you the chance to build valuable networks while expanding your knowledge and skills.
Closing date: 31st August
Shortlisting date: 1st September
Interview date 11th September
Main duties of the job
- Assessing, planning, and providing specialist care and support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, including end-of-life care.
- Collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team, working alongside colleagues, patients, caregivers, and other health and social care professionals, as well as statutory, voluntary, and independent organizations, to optimize patient management.
- Ensuring adherence to statutory legislation and local policies relating to discharge planning and palliative care.
- Managing your own caseload autonomously and providing face-to-face services seven days a week.
- Acting as a resource, educator, and advocate for patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
- Contributing to staff education initiatives.
- Participating in audit activities to support continuous improvement.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration.
- Palliative care qualification or working towards it
- Master's Qualification (Level 7) or equivalent level of experience.
- Significant post registration experience.
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber (independent qualification) or working towards NMP
- Masters qualification, or equivalent
- Advanced communication qualification
- Counselling certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to deliver specialist training informally and formally to a variety of audiences
Desirable
- Experience of Community Nursing
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist palliative knowledge, underpinned by experience and theory.
- Up to date experience, and knowledge of EPACCs /End of Life Template.
- GSF Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management
Desirable
- Have an understanding of national guidance regarding palliative care.
- Understanding of current developments in Primary care.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously.
- A good understanding of palliative symptom control
- Be skilled in the use of counselling techniques and bereavement
Attitude/Approach
Essential
- Ability to interact well with colleagues, peers, patients, carers etc
- Approaches work with enthusiasm and Initiates and supports change and team developmental initiatives
Desirable
- Aware of own strengths and development needs
- Supports others to review and address development needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration.
- Palliative care qualification or working towards it
- Master's Qualification (Level 7) or equivalent level of experience.
- Significant post registration experience.
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescriber (independent qualification) or working towards NMP
- Masters qualification, or equivalent
- Advanced communication qualification
- Counselling certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to deliver specialist training informally and formally to a variety of audiences
Desirable
- Experience of Community Nursing
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist palliative knowledge, underpinned by experience and theory.
- Up to date experience, and knowledge of EPACCs /End of Life Template.
- GSF Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management
Desirable
- Have an understanding of national guidance regarding palliative care.
- Understanding of current developments in Primary care.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously.
- A good understanding of palliative symptom control
- Be skilled in the use of counselling techniques and bereavement
Attitude/Approach
Essential
- Ability to interact well with colleagues, peers, patients, carers etc
- Approaches work with enthusiasm and Initiates and supports change and team developmental initiatives
Desirable
- Aware of own strengths and development needs
- Supports others to review and address development needs
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).
