Specialist Palliative Care Development Role inSunderland inSunderland PUBLISHED 25 DEC 2023
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PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
The Palliative Care Specialist Support Nurse (Band 6) will:
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line manager and Specialist Palliative Care Nurse (Band 7).
Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within Specialist Palliative Care.
Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for Palliative and End of Life Care Patients under the direction of the line manager and Specialist Palliative Care Nurse (Band 7).
Support the development of nursing practice within the field of Specialist Palliative Care through the use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
Contribute to training and education within the specialist area of Specialist Palliative Care under the direction of the End of Life Care Facilitators (Band 7) and Specialist Palliative Care Nurse (Band 7).
Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within Specialist Palliative Care.
Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron.
Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
Support and undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.
Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Specialist Palliative Care Team based at St Benedicts Hospice working in Sunderland and the surrounding areas.
This role is a developmental role to support a Band 6 nurse to develop into a Band 7 Specialist Palliative Care Nurse over a period of up to 2 years.
Training and Education opportunities will be provided to ensure the successful applicant will have the required skills to provide specialist care and intervention, which would include Clinical Skills and Non-medical Nurse Prescribing.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for Palliative and End of Life Care and who is willing to provide education and training to deliver a high quality service.
The nominal base for this role will be St Benedicts Hospice and Centre for Specialist Palliative Care in Sunderland, however you will be required to work across the whole of Sunderland and surrounding areas to provide care to patients in their own homes.
The hours of work are between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility depending on service requirements.
Good communication skills and some knowledge and experience working with patients who have life limiting illness. Experience of MDT working and managing own caseload. A desire to work within a Team who deliver high quality patient care and work with their extended team in the community. Some understanding of the current local and strategic Palliative Care Issues and recommendations to support ongoing good practice. To have an understanding of how primary care is provided to patients in the their own home.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
The Palliative Care Specialist Support Nurse (Band 6) will:
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line manager and Specialist Palliative Care Nurse (Band 7).
Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within Specialist Palliative Care.
Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for Palliative and End of Life Care Patients under the direction of the line manager and Specialist Palliative Care Nurse (Band 7).
Support the development of nursing practice within the field of Specialist Palliative Care through the use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
Contribute to training and education within the specialist area of Specialist Palliative Care under the direction of the End of Life Care Facilitators (Band 7) and Specialist Palliative Care Nurse (Band 7).
Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within Specialist Palliative Care.
Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron.
Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
Support and undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.
Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Specialist Palliative Care Team based at St Benedicts Hospice working in Sunderland and the surrounding areas.
This role is a developmental role to support a Band 6 nurse to develop into a Band 7 Specialist Palliative Care Nurse over a period of up to 2 years.
Training and Education opportunities will be provided to ensure the successful applicant will have the required skills to provide specialist care and intervention, which would include Clinical Skills and Non-medical Nurse Prescribing.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for Palliative and End of Life Care and who is willing to provide education and training to deliver a high quality service.
The nominal base for this role will be St Benedicts Hospice and Centre for Specialist Palliative Care in Sunderland, however you will be required to work across the whole of Sunderland and surrounding areas to provide care to patients in their own homes.
The hours of work are between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility depending on service requirements.
Good communication skills and some knowledge and experience working with patients who have life limiting illness. Experience of MDT working and managing own caseload. A desire to work within a Team who deliver high quality patient care and work with their extended team in the community. Some understanding of the current local and strategic Palliative Care Issues and recommendations to support ongoing good practice. To have an understanding of how primary care is provided to patients in the their own home.
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