The post holder will be responsive and flexible, working collaboratively with other members of the hospice multi‑disciplinary teams, to provide person‑centred care focussing on what matters most to patients and those important to them. You will
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist complex palliative nursing care in the last months, weeks and day of life to patients in the community.
* Work autonomously in the community providing specialist assessments of patients with complex needs.
* Deliver high‑quality nursing care in patients’ homes and act as a team leader in the management of a complex caseload as directed by the Senior Clinical Nurse Specialists.
* Perform comprehensive assessments and prescribe appropriately if a non‑medical prescriber.
* Lead on and support junior staff within the management of complex patients, supporting them to prioritise needs.
* To assist the Integrated Community Service Leads in evaluating and developing specialist palliative care services further.
* Work autonomously during weekends and as part of a 7‑day rota, including bank holidays.
* Collaborate closely with the wider multi‑disciplinary team (MDT).
* Attend GP Gold Standard Framework meetings.
* Attend and chair capacity and multi‑disciplinary meetings.
Qualifications
* Experienced in palliative care and ideally has community experience.
* Resilient and confident working independently and autonomously, including working at weekends and bank holidays.
* Committed to developing professionally within a supportive and value‑led environment.
* Able to manage work time effectively and lead on and manage efficient day‑to‑day coordination of junior staff.
* A driving licence holder and has access to a vehicle.
Benefits
* Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best.
* Supportive leadership keen to develop you.
* Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays).
* Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day‑to‑day healthcare such as optical or dental costs.
* Opportunities for flexible working.
* Family friendly policies.
* Fabulous subsidised on‑site cafe.
* Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service).
* Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff.
* Free Will writing service.
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