We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re‑check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly, the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy.
Education and Qualifications – Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Adult) / Current NMC Registration
- Recognised qualification in palliative care, or working towards
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Demonstrate commitment to and recent evidence of further education and personal development
- Completion of V300 Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake within 2 years
- Completion of Advanced clinical skills
Education and Qualifications – Desirable criteria
- Recent community nursing experience
- Palliative Care experience in non-cancer related areas
Knowledge and Experience – Essential criteria
- Demonstrates significant and recent clinical knowledge in palliative care
- Recent post registration experience / include experience of working in palliative setting
- Evidence of well-developed critical decision making skills which is evidence-based
- Sound knowledge and participation in research, measuring patient outcomes, audit
- Evidence of working with a wide range of people at all levels
- Demonstrates current knowledge of national and local policies and drivers
- Demonstrate a positive, flexible and adaptable attitude
- Forward thinking and proactive in decision making
- Led on audit/project management/service developments
- Demonstrates leadership in previously roles
Knowledge and Experience – Desirable criteria
- Recent community nursing experience
- Palliative Care experience in non-cancer related areas
Skills and Abilities – Essential criteria
- Ability to assess and monitor a patient’s holistic needs / supporting a complex caseload
- High level of clinical skills relevant to speciality
- Experience of advance care planning and supporting relatives/carers
- Ability to deliver advanced communication and advocacy skills
- Ability to promote a culture of patient-centred care, empathy and empowerment
- Able to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the service
- Ability to work autonomously, with initiative, recognising own limitations
- Experience of working within a pressurised environment
- Computer literate being able to write and maintain accurate documentation
Skills and Abilities – Desirable criteria
- Some experience of providing clinical advice, triaging referrals
Other Requirements – Essential criteria
- Car driver essential / Use of car and Current clean driving licence
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