Overview
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In this vital role, you will collaborate closely with GPs, district nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, complementary therapists, and the wider community to support individuals in living well with their palliative illness. Our service is dedicated to addressing symptoms and empowering people to live life their way, for as long as possible, wherever they choose to be. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play an essential role in ensuring the smooth delivery of exceptional hospice care to patients and their families. We want to hear from confident, compassionate nurses with palliative care experience, who are eager to join a dynamic and supportive team. If you are committed to delivering excellent person-centred holistic care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those with palliative care needs, we encourage you to apply.
Our Team works Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm and Full and part time hours are available. Weekend working and Public Holidays on a rota 8-4pm.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Helen Gray, Access Lead on 0131 551 7751.
This post requires the post holder to have a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. A joint application will be made which the Hospice will pay for.
Redefining Hospice Care: St Columba's exists to give everyone who needs it the very best hospice care. We're an independent charity at the heart of our local community, offering free, flexible and person-centred palliative care and support to our patients and their families.
We do not normally contact unsuccessful applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we would encourage you to apply for other suitable roles. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and in working for St. Columba’s Hospice.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with GPs, district nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and the wider community to support individuals with palliative illness.
* Contribute to delivering excellent, person-centred holistic hospice care to patients and families.
* Support symptom management and empower patients to live life their way for as long as possible.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Confident, compassionate nurses with palliative care experience.
* Willingness to join a dynamic and supportive team.
* Proven commitment to delivering holistic, patient-centred care.
* Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership is required; if not currently a PVG member for the appropriate group, a Disclosure Scotland process will be undertaken with the Hospice paying for the joint application.
Employment Details
* Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
* Hours: Monday to Friday 8am–5pm; full and part-time hours available.
* Weekend and Public Holiday rota: 8am–4pm.
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