Overview
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Palliative Care Staff Nurse - Access / Community Team / Virtual Ward
Hospice Band: 5
Starting Salary: £37,335 WTE (rising to Step 2 £41,424 WTE subject to 12 month satisfactory performance review) pro rata per annum + Pension + Benefits
Part time 22.5 Hours per week (weekdays)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring and compassionate registered nurse to join our Hospice Team. You’ll be a Registered Nurse with palliative care experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to work as part of a multi-professional team.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist advice, guidance and support to patients at home, in care homes and in inpatient care.
* Conduct initial and ongoing holistic assessment of new patients and plan care to meet patients’ and carers’ practical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
* Respond to queries and requests for advice and support from patients, families and colleagues.
* Work as part of a responsive/reactive team; rotation between the Access team and the community setting (initially office-based).
* Travel to patient homes is required; a full driving licence and use of own car are expected for home visits.
* Ensure patients are triaged to the most appropriate team for follow-up and that hospice services are delivered quickly and comprehensively.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with palliative care experience.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team.
Additional information
For further information visit the Hospice website at the following resource: NHS Scotland does not specify a link here; please refer to the hospice website for details.
We welcome informal enquires. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jane Arber, Hospice at Home Lead, on 0131 551 7751.
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a dynamic team? We’d love to hear from you!
To Apply:
On Hospice website: St Columba's Hospice Care | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Palliative Care Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Access/Community Team/Virtual Ward
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