To work within the Specialist Palliative Care Team at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, contributing to the delivery of a high quality, accessible palliative care service by providing specialist support, care and advice to patients and their families living with life‑limiting disease.
Preferred language proficiency: Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications
* 1st Level Registered General Nurse.
* Post registration qualification in a relevant area or knowledge gained through equivalent experience.
* Relevant first degree or working towards one, or knowledge gained through equivalent experience.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable Qualifications
* Non‑Medical Independent Prescriber.
* Teaching qualification or knowledge gained through relevant experience.
Experience
* Significant post registration experience in a relevant specialty.
* Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable Experience
* Experience in palliative care settings.
* Teaching skills and experience.
Skills
* Significant post registration experience in a relevant specialty.
* Ability to work both within a team and autonomously.
* Effective time management and organisational skills.
* Advanced communication skills.
* Ability to lead and influence change through application of advanced clinical knowledge and skills.
Desirable Skills
* Experience of participation in research and audit.
* Good IT skills (Word, email, PowerPoint).
Knowledge
* Advanced and current issues in palliative care.
* Health care policy and strategy relevant to palliative care.
* Good understanding of audit and research and its application to practice.
* Clinical and information governance.
* The scope of Professional Practice/Code of Conduct.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
* Ability to motivate and lead others.
* Ability to manage opposition and overcome obstacles in a positive and non‑threatening manner.
Other Relevant Requirements
* Ability to make own transport arrangements for home visits / to travel between sites.
Desirable Other Requirements
* Fluency in the Welsh language.
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