Job summary
The post-holder will have a good knowledge base relevant to this post including the assessment, management and leadership skills necessary for the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care. This individual will be responsible for providing expert clinical advice and support to patients with life-limiting illness, along with their families/carers, in collaboration with all members of the multi-professional team.
This opportunity offers a chance to join a highly motivated and dynamic team which is committed to providing specialist palliative care. We are committed to assessing patient's needs in a timely fashion as soon as they arrive at the front door of our hospitals and ensure through fast track discharge that they receive this care closer to home as soon as possible.
Working in a team of medical staff, clinical nurse specialists and palliative care consultants healthcare support workers/complimentary therapists and AHPs, you would be contributing to the development and delivery of this vital service.
You would be part of a rotation working in all the 4 hospitals within the secondary care service in ABUHB. This will include the Grange University Hospital, Nevill Hall Hospital, Royal Gwent Hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.
Main duties of the job
This individual will:
Effectively manage their own caseload of palliative care patients in secondary care, Monday to Friday 9-5pm and on a rotational cover for weekends.
Promote effective working links with both NHS and voluntary sectors to ensure a coordinated specialist service to patients with complex palliative care need along with their families/carers.
Support the Directorate in achieving the delivery of the objectives specified in the Welsh Government Palliative and End of Life Care quality statement.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with a first level degree
- Teaching qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Qualification in palliative care/oncology or demonstrable evidence of nursing experience with palliative/ oncology patients
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Research/audit qualification or experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment and management of patients with life threatening diseases
- Understanding/appreciation of strategic issues influencing palliative care at a local/national level
- Demonstrate an ability to problem solve clinical, operational and people management issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written and presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of nursing experience with palliative/ oncology patients
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Hospital/Hospice/ Community setting
- Advanced communication skills training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with a first level degree
- Teaching qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Qualification in palliative care/oncology or demonstrable evidence of nursing experience with palliative/ oncology patients
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Research/audit qualification or experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment and management of patients with life threatening diseases
- Understanding/appreciation of strategic issues influencing palliative care at a local/national level
- Demonstrate an ability to problem solve clinical, operational and people management issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written and presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of nursing experience with palliative/ oncology patients
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Hospital/Hospice/ Community setting
- Advanced communication skills training
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).
