Clinical Nurse Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Theale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide high-quality end-of-life care. This role involves supporting patients in their homes, conducting assessments, and developing tailored care plans. The ideal candidate will have a background in palliative care and excellent communication skills. With a focus on patient-centered care, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families. Join a dedicated team and contribute to delivering compassionate care in the community.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

27 Days Holiday

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Enhanced Sick Pay

Corporate Discounts

Free Parking

Education and Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with community palliative care experience.
• Qualifications in advanced clinical assessment and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Assessing referrals and performing comprehensive patient assessments.
• Providing holistic, specialist care tailored to patient needs.
• Communicating effectively with patients and health professionals.

Skills

Palliative Care Experience

Advanced Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Mentorship

Non-Medical Prescribing

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Community Clinical Nurse Specialist
Sue Ryder, Berkshire West
Merlin House, Brunel Road,
Theale, RG7 4AB
37.5 hours per week
£40,456-£54,027 per annum pro rata, Depending on experience and non-medical prescribing qualification

Be there when it matters.

There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist end-of-life care to support patients and their families.

About us

We offer a range of services across Berkshire, with a focus on Reading, Wokingham, and Newbury. The main base for our Clinical Nurse Specialist Team is at our Theale office near Reading, but we are open to applications from nurses across Berkshire and can discuss flexible working options.

At the Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading and through our services in Newbury and Wokingham, we look after people living with life-limiting conditions and offer support for families too. We provide expert care and support across Berkshire.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme or transfer of NHS Pension*
• 27 days holiday (pro rata) - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services
• Free parking
• Excellent education and training opportunities

About the Role

Sue Ryder is pleased to invite applications from experienced nurses to join a well-established, friendly team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Reading. You will support patients with an end-of-life diagnosis to remain in their homes. This role is predominantly a telephone triage role.

The duties include assessing referrals for admission, performing comprehensive patient assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating care based on healthcare needs, identifying potential palliative care emergencies, and developing action plans to mitigate distress. You will ensure these plans are documented and communicated collaboratively with other professionals, patients, and families. Additional responsibilities include:

1. Using advanced assessment skills to identify reversible symptoms, develop care plans, and implement them.
2. Providing holistic, specialist care tailored to patient needs, wishes, and cultural backgrounds, including clinical assessments, care planning, monitoring, requesting investigations, and acting on results.
3. Establishing and maintaining effective communication with patients, carers/relatives, and professionals across health and social services, often of a complex and contentious nature, utilizing verbal and written skills and negotiating to break down understanding barriers.

About you

We seek a registered nurse with experience as a community palliative care nurse or a nurse with palliative care experience and evidence of ongoing professional development in this specialty. You should possess excellent communication skills and qualifications in advanced clinical assessment, mentorship, and non-medical prescribing, or be willing to undertake training.

For more details, please visit our website.

Additional Information

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom