Band 7 Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Main area: Palliative care. Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7. Contract: 12 months (fixed term). Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays).
Job Ref: 391‑RFL‑7986294. Site: Barnet Hospital, Town Barnet, Hertfordshire. Salary: £55,524 – £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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Job Overview
Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care (Hospital)
Department of Palliative Medicine
Based at Barnet Hospital site
This post is one year fixed term maternity cover 37.5 hours per week, 9am-5pm, including weekends and bank holidays
Main Duties of the Job
The CNS contributes to the provision of specialist palliative care in the acute hospital setting for patients facing life‑limiting illnesses, accepting patient referrals within agreed criteria and managing their own caseload with the support of the Lead Nurse and Consultant Nurse. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health and social care professionals. They will contribute to the development and smooth running of the service and work within agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to provide patient‑centred seamless care. The post holder will take part in the 7‑day / week service for hospital patients at Barnet Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
* Degree in Palliative Care / Oncology / Critical Care / Long‑term condition / other relevant speciality
* Teaching and Assessing qualification and/ or extensive teaching experience
* Masters Degree in relevant subject or willingness to study to this level
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Physical Assessment Course
* Non‑Medical Nurse Prescribing
* Advanced Communication Skills Course
* Counselling Skills
Previous Experience
* Experience as a senior nurse
* Experience of caring for patients with advanced progressive illness
* Experience of autonomous and multi‑disciplinary working
* Experience in oncology / long‑term condition / palliative care
* Experience of mentorship
* Experience of working in a learning environment
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to articulate understanding of specialist palliative care
* Ability to prioritise effectively
* Understanding of and commitment to teamworking
* Ability to be self‑directed, manage own time and caseload
* Ability to assess psycho‑social and spiritual needs
* Skills and knowledge in general palliative care
* Demonstrated evidence of developing leadership skills
* Effective and sensitive communication
Personal Qualities and Attributes
* Commitment to palliative and end‑of‑life care
* Flexible approach to work and willing to work weekends
* Willingness to adapt to change for the benefit of patient and family care
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Eligibility and Conditions
You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom and meet visa or sponsorship criteria. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Disclosure and Barring Service requirements.
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