Band 7 Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Band 7 Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care. This role involves providing expert care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in the community. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and extensive experience in palliative care, showcasing strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Broad and extensive post registration experience in palliative care.
• Demonstrated extensive teaching experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist palliative care to patients in the community.
• Manage caseload with support of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to the development and smooth running of the service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Palliative care knowledge

Team working

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

RGN

Post registration qualification in palliative care

First degree in relevant subject to palliative care nursing

Post registration teaching qualification

Job description

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Band 7 Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care

Band 7

Main area Palliative care Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Community) Job ref 391-RFL-7250946

Site Royal Free Hospital Town Hampstead Salary £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 06/07/2025 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

The CNS contributes to the provision of specialist palliative care in the North
Camden community for patients facing life-limiting illnesses (within the remit of
the multi- disciplinary team) accepting patient referrals to agreed criteria and
managing their own caseload with the support of the Lead Nurse and
Consultant Nurse. They will provide advice, education and support to patients,
their carers and other health and social care professionals. They will contribute
to the development and smooth running of the service. The post holder will
work to agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to
provide patient centred seamless care and will take part in the 7 day / week
service to both community and hospital patients.

Main duties of the job

You should be creative, enthusiastic, and motivated with:

Broad and extensive post registration experience of working with acutely sick patients, emotionally distressed patients and their families, and terminally ill adults.
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to work autonomously and as a team member
Hold a first degree and post registration qualifications in oncology, palliative care, community nursing or other appropriate medical speciality.
Demonstrate extensive teaching experience.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

• RGN
• Post registration qualification in palliative care / cancer care / community nursing other medical speciality at level 3
• Post registration teaching qualification i.e.City and Guilds Certificate or extensive teaching experience
• First degree in relevant subject to palliative care nursing
• Advanced Communications Skills
• Non Medical Prescriber (D) Advanced Assessment skills

Experience

• Experience and consolidation of registered nursing with evidence of development in a leadership role.
• Experience of caring for patients with advanced, progressive illness
• Experience of working in a learning environment
• Recent experience in caring for patients within the community setting
• Experience of Mentorship

Skills and aptitudes

• Skills and knowledge in general palliative care
• Able to articulate understanding of specialist palliative care
• Able to effectively prioritise
• Understanding of and commitment to team working
• Ability to be self-directional, manage own time and workload
• Can articulate experience of of Clinical Governance responsibilities and issues
• Can demonstrate evidence of developing leadership skills
• Articulate the assessment of psycho-social and spiritual needs
• Can demonstrate practical application of evidence based knowledge
• Able to represent service at internal or external meetings
• Is able to communicate clearly, effectively and sensitively
• developments in Palliative Care and end of life care in England and Wales
• Experience of Clinical Supervision

Royal Free World Class Care Values

• Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust's values

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Nancy Eglinton/Kate Flynn Job title Joint Lead Nurses Community Palliative Care Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 02078302905