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Palliative Care Specialist NurseinOld BramptoninOld BramptonPUBLISHED THU 23 JAN 2025

£46,315 to £52,942 a year  PERMANENT 
CANCEREND OF LIFEWEEKEND

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Supportive and happy workplace environment, with 86% staff recommendation as an employer.
Flexible work arrangements that prioritize wellbeing and work-life balance.
Generous leave entitlement, allowing staff to take necessary time off for personal needs.
Access to training opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by providing compassionate care for those with life-limiting illnesses.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing teamwork and professional relationships.
Involvement in campaigning for sustainable end-of-life care funding, contributing to systemic change in the healthcare sector.
The Palliative Care Specialist Nurse role at Ashgate Hospice in Old Brampton involves providing independent, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses as part of a community team in North Derbyshire. This position is integral to delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care and includes clinical responsibilities alongside leadership, management, educational, audit, and research components. The team collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that both patients and their caregivers receive comprehensive support throughout the care process.

Ashgate Hospice promotes a supportive workplace environment, valuing compassion, teamwork, and respect, and is dedicated to inclusivity and the wellbeing of its staff. The organisation offers flexibility in work arrangements, generous leave, and ongoing training opportunities to foster professional growth, ensuring that employees can thrive in their roles.
Supportive and happy workplace environment, with 86% staff recommendation as an employer.
Flexible work arrangements that prioritize wellbeing and work-life balance.
Generous leave entitlement, allowing staff to take necessary time off for personal needs.
Access to training opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by providing compassionate care for those with life-limiting illnesses.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing teamwork and professional relationships.
Involvement in campaigning for sustainable end-of-life care funding, contributing to systemic change in the healthcare sector.

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Useful skills for a Palliative Care Specialist Nurse:
To work as a Palliative Care Specialist Nurse in the UK, you should possess a combination of clinical skills, interpersonal skills, and knowledge specific to palliative care. Here are some key skills and competencies required:
Clinical Skills
1. Assessment and Clinical Judgment: Ability to perform comprehensive assessments to determine patients' physical, psychological, and social needs.
2. Symptom Management: Proficiency in managing pain and other distressing symptoms (e.g., nausea, breathlessness).
3. Medication Management: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to prescribe or administer medications appropriately, including opioids and adjuvant therapies.
4. Advanced Clinical Skills: Skills in techniques such as wound care, IV therapy, palliative sedation, and potentially some procedural skills depending on the role.
5. End-of-Life Care: Expertise in providing care for patients at the end of life, including discussions around advance care planning and preferences for treatment.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in explaining complex medical information in understandable terms; sensitive communication with patients and families about serious illnesses.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to provide emotional support not only to patients but also to their families, recognizing the psychological impact of terminal illnesses.
3. Teamwork and Collaboration: Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), collaborating with doctors, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
4. Advocacy: Ability to advocate for patients’ wishes and needs within the healthcare system.
Knowledge and Understanding
1. Palliative Care Principles: In-depth understanding of the philosophy and principles of palliative care, including holistic approaches to patient care.
2. Legislation and Policy: Familiarity with relevant UK health policies, ethical issues, and legislation regarding end-of-life care.
3. Cultural Competency: Awareness of different cultural beliefs and practices regarding illness, death, and dying.
Professional Skills
1. Leadership: Skills in leading and mentoring less experienced staff, as well as potentially taking on management responsibilities.
2. Teaching and Education: Ability to educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals about palliative care practices.
3. Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Engaging in continuous professional development, including awareness of current research and best practices in palliative care.
Additional Qualifications
- Nursing Registration: You must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.
- Specialist Training: Consider obtaining additional qualifications or certifications in palliative care, such as a diploma or a Master’s degree in palliative care or advanced practice.
Experience
- Prior experience in relevant clinical settings, such as oncology, geriatrics, or intensive care, can be beneficial.
- Volunteer work or placements in palliative care environments can enhance your understanding and skills.
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