Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with an interest in palliative and end of life care. We are looking to recruit a full time 37.5 hours a week band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join Swansea Bay University Health Board Specialist Palliative Care Team.
The Specialist Palliative Care team work across Hospital and Community sites and this role will be expected to rotate across the settings.
It is essential that the applicant will have significant experience working at band 5 or above delivering palliative and end of life care to patients. The post holder will be supported to develop your existing skills and knowledge around holistic clinical assessment and management of patients with palliative and end of life care needs.
The post holder will be supported to develop interpersonal and communication skills as the role includes difficult conversations with patients and those important to them. Also, developing professional relationships with services across secondary and primary care in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To work as a part of the Multi professional team providing palliative and end of life care throughout the Swansea Bay University Health Board, to the hospital and community services. To work effectively as an autonomous practitioner promoting and maintaining quality of life for patients with life threatening illnesses requiring palliative and end of life care and into bereavement for relatives and carers.
To provide specialist clinical assessment of complex symptoms and psychological problems. To provide support, advice, education and leadership to health care professionals in line with national and local guidelines ensuring a cohesive, holistic and evidence-based approach to palliative and end of life care.
The post holder will be required to work as part of the 7 day rota which includes bank holidays and weekends.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration Bachelor's Degree
- Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing
Essential Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience
- Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
- Experience of participating in practice change
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
- Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively
- Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ably to work flexible to meet the business needs e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team.
- Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner
- Awareness of current developments within the NHS
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration Bachelor's Degree
- Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing
Essential Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience
- Experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
- Experience of participating in practice change
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
- Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively
- Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ably to work flexible to meet the business needs e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team.
- Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner
- Awareness of current developments within the NHS
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).
