Job summary
Specialist Palliative care Nurse
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join an established Specialist palliative Care service in South West Herts based at BRE, Watford Herts.
This role is part time, 0.6 WTE
You will be:
A qualified nurse with appropriate skills and experience working in the palliative / End of life arena.
A well organised. Flexible professional
An experienced practitioner with non-medical prescribing skills desirable.
Compassionate to the needs of palliative and end of life care patients/carers.
An understanding of the 4 organisations who make up the palliative care providers in this division.
Used to working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Have a wide range of IT skills and experience with use of Systmone
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge and skills of community nursing.
Triaging skills to ensure the best outcome for our patients.
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Main duties of the job
In return we can offer you:
Preceptorship and fully supported inductions.
Access to the CLCH Academy which provides continued education and training.
Excellent professional development opportunities.
Exclusive discounts across travel, shopping, utilities - with even more coming soon.
Various Health & Wellbeing programmes to help with general, physical, and mental health.
Staff networks that celebrate and support cultural diversity and inclusivity.
Travel discounts including season tickets and cycle schemes
And much more...
If you're interested in finding out more, please contact us
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
- First level Degree or undertaking First level Degree
- Willingness to undertake further academic or practical study at a higher level for e.g. Master's degree
- Suitable applicants will have demonstrable post registration experience working at a senior level in palliative or end of life care
- Candidates should have attained an appropriate level of experience to the fulfil the competencies required in palliative care or oncology
- Teaching qualification or willing to undertake
- Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation competencies
- Advanced Communication Course
Desirable
- Extended Nurse prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Community experience
- Evidence of experience in a teaching and mentoring role
- Experience of cross boundary working in partnership and collaboration with health, social and voluntary sectors
- Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
- Understanding of current political and policy context in Primary health Care
- Knowledge of research processes
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
- Knowledge of resource management
- Up to date evidence of continued professional development and of reflective practice in a professional portfolio
- Proven leadership skills in some aspect of service development
- Experience of participation in research, audit and evaluation
- Experience of leading change and innovation
- Experience of using counselling skills
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to utilise a range of expert communication methods appropriate to situation
- Is able to use communication theories to inform and to organise care packages as appropriate
- Is able to communicate complex, and sensitive information which requires empathy and reassurance related to palliative care patients and their families and professionals working with them
- Has ability to use influencing, negotiating and counselling skills in highly emotive atmosphere
- Has the ability to challenge and be challenged regarding triage outcomes
- Willingness to Uphold the Trusts values
Key Attributes
Essential
- Eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
- First level Degree or undertaking First level Degree
- Willingness to undertake further academic or practical study at a higher level for e.g. Master's degree
- Suitable applicants will have demonstrable post registration experience working at a senior level in palliative or end of life care
- Candidates should have attained an appropriate level of experience to the fulfil the competencies required in palliative care or oncology
- Teaching qualification or willing to undertake
- Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation competencies
- Advanced Communication Course
Desirable
- Extended Nurse prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Community experience
- Evidence of experience in a teaching and mentoring role
- Experience of cross boundary working in partnership and collaboration with health, social and voluntary sectors
- Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
- Understanding of current political and policy context in Primary health Care
- Knowledge of research processes
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
- Knowledge of resource management
- Up to date evidence of continued professional development and of reflective practice in a professional portfolio
- Proven leadership skills in some aspect of service development
- Experience of participation in research, audit and evaluation
- Experience of leading change and innovation
- Experience of using counselling skills
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to utilise a range of expert communication methods appropriate to situation
- Is able to use communication theories to inform and to organise care packages as appropriate
- Is able to communicate complex, and sensitive information which requires empathy and reassurance related to palliative care patients and their families and professionals working with them
- Has ability to use influencing, negotiating and counselling skills in highly emotive atmosphere
- Has the ability to challenge and be challenged regarding triage outcomes
- Willingness to Uphold the Trusts values
Key Attributes
Essential
- Eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
