Clinical Lead - Advanced Nurse Specialist

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local palliative care provider is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead - Advanced Nurse Specialist to join their community team in Plymouth. This role involves conducting holistic assessments and planning care for patients and their families, requiring strong communication and team collaboration skills. Candidates should have relevant palliative care experience and a commitment to continued education. Salary ranges from £44,533 to £50,961 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care appreciated.
• Must be able to work autonomously.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex holistic assessments.
• Plan care to meet patient needs.
• Collaborate closely with care professionals.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Communication skills

Team working skills

Autonomous working

Education

Registered nurse or practitioner

Willingness to pursue a master's degree

Job description

Clinical Lead - Advanced Nurse Specialist

Our Specialist Palliative Care Community Team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Nurse/Practitioner to join our Community Team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced registered nurse or practitioner to join the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously and be responsible for complex holistic assessments and planning care to meet patients practical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs. They will work closely with primary and secondary care professionals and Hospice colleagues, and good communication and team working skills are essential. Applicants should have palliative care experience and be in possession of or willing to work towards a masters. We would also consider a development post into the Advanced Specialist role.

If you are interested in this role and would like further information, please contact Jen Nicholls (Clinical Operations Lead/Nurse Consultant) on 07920561750 or 01752 964200 (Single Point of Access).

About us

Were an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record wont necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please see the job description and person specification attached.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience, £44,533 - £50,961 per annum, depending on experience