Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Redhill; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care team. This role requires delivering a 7-day visiting service, providing support and education to healthcare staff, and coordinating patient care in collaboration with various agencies. Ideal candidates should have experience in palliative care and strong communication skills. The role involves weekend work due to service requirements.

Qualifications

• Confident, self-motivated, with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide leadership in education and clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a 7-day visiting palliative care service.
• Act as a key worker coordinating care with primary care providers.
• Provide education and support to staff caring for palliative care patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership in education

Education

Experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in palliative care

Job description

Overview

This role supports delivery of a 7 day specialist palliative care service at SASH. You will be required to work weekends to a rota. An experienced clinical nurse specialist is sought to join an established Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care team to support a 7-day visiting service at SASH.

The palliative care team provides advice and support to patients, carers and staff across the Trust on advanced disease management, pain and symptom control and end of life care. They liaise with community colleagues and local hospice, and provide education and support to staff caring for palliative care patients throughout the Trust. As a CNS within a multi-professional team, you will act as a key worker, liaising with primary care providers and relevant outside agencies to provide a coordinated and comprehensive service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a 7-day visiting palliative care service as part of a Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care team.
• Act as a key worker within a multi-professional team, coordinating care with primary care providers and external agencies.
• Provide education and support to staff caring for palliative care patients across the Trust.
• Utilise clinical knowledge and experience to educate as appropriate and act as a resource for all staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to a well-established and expanding Cancer Nursing Service, with opportunities for clinical supervision and professional advancement.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience as aClinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or equivalent in palliative care.
• Confident, self-motivated and with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide leadership in education and clinical practice.

Working Arrangements and Environment

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates a 24-hour service, 365 days a year. All nursing, clinical and operational roles may involve 24/7 shift work unless otherwise specified. A diverse and inclusive workforce is valued; applications are encouraged from all; reasonable adjustments are available during the application process.

Appointments are made to the first pay step within the band at start (subject to previous NHS continuous service). Pro rata salary applies for part-time roles in line with AfC terms and conditions.

Additional Information

• Some vacancies may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to high volumes of applications.
• Environmentally focused initiatives include a Green Plan with recycled uniforms, 100% renewable electricity and planting initiatives.
• Service catchment includes East Surrey, North-East West Sussex and South Croydon, with a population of over 535,000.
• Historic performance highlights include an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission in 2019 and national recognitions.