Clinical Nurse Specialist, Community Team

Farleigh Hospice; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Farleigh Hospice, a high-performing organization in Mid Essex, seeks motivated Clinical Nurse Specialists for their Community Team. The role involves case management, providing palliative care, and collaborating with healthcare teams, emphasizing education and holistic support for patients and families. Opportunities for skill development, flexible working, and career progression are offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill development in palliative care

Career progression through education programmes

Supportive environment

Flexible working

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in palliative care or relevant healthcare.
• Experience in community nursing and oncology.
• Understanding end-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

• Proactive case management of patients across locality.
• Provide specialist palliative care advice and symptom management.
• Educate and advise health professionals.

Skills

Holistic assessment and symptom management

Effective time management

Strong communication skills

Decision-making abilities

Organisational skills

Education

NMC Level 1 Registration in Adult Nursing

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Community Team, Chelmsford

Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people with life-limiting illnesses in the Mid Essex region. We are seeking highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialists to join our Community team.

The role involves proactive case management of patients across a locality, working closely with other Clinical Nurse Specialists under the direction of the Team Manager. The team provides a responsive service offering specialist palliative care advice, symptom management, and holistic support to patients and families. You will also collaborate with primary care teams and other care providers to ensure the best quality of life for our patients.

This position emphasizes education and advice to health and social care professionals, promoting GSF and End of Life Care. The role requires working on a 7-day rota.

Candidate Requirements:

• NMC Level 1 Registration in Adult Nursing with substantial post-registration experience in palliative care or relevant healthcare setting
• Experience in community nursing and palliative care/oncology
• Understanding of end-of-life issues and community healthcare services
• Holistic assessment and symptom management skills
• Organised with confident decision-making abilities
• Effective time management and workload prioritisation
• Ability to inspire and educate others in palliative care
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare staff
• Resilient, able to work under pressure

Benefits and Additional Information:

We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for skill development in palliative care, and career progression through our education programmes. Interested candidates should contact Kate Tighe, Nikki Tuff, or Vanessa Ince via email for more information. We provide flexible working, a competitive package, and a collaborative team environment.

Please note, applications may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Farleigh Hospice is committed to diversity and inclusion. Positions are subject to DBS disclosure and a three-month probation period.