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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated registered nurse to join the Specialist Palliative Care Services in NHS Borders.
* Are you someone who is experienced in delivering effective judgements and decisions for people with life‑shortening conditions?
* Are you someone who strives to make a difference in a person’s care experience?
* Do you have excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills?
This is a challenging and rewarding leadership role for an experienced clinician who is committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred palliative care and care around dying across community and acute settings.
The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership and effective management to the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. The role will ensure the early identification of palliative care needs, the provision of timely specialist advice and support, and the delivery of high‑quality care through a remodelling of service delivery.
Working collaboratively with Acute Services, General Practitioners, District Nursing teams and partner agencies, the post holder will support the provision of accessible, consistent and equitable palliative care for people across both community and acute care settings.
The Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care will be accountable for the delivery of a responsive service, providing strong leadership and operational skills, specialist clinical knowledge and expertise within the field of Palliative Care. The role will lead on responsive care in acute services, and will provide effective care coordination within Primary Care, Secondary Care and Health and Social Care Partnership.
For informal enquiries please contact Michelle Scott, Nurse Consultant Palliative Care, BGH, 01896 826888.
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.
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