Community End of Life Nurse

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS People Promise

Job summary

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Brierley Hill is recruiting for a Band 6 Community End of Life Rapid Response nurse on a permanent full-time basis. The post focuses on rapid response for End of Life care, with responsibilities across assessment, care planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The role requires a first level registered nurse, with palliative/end-of-life care experience, community work, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a focus on palliative/end-of-life care.
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Clear understanding of end-of-life care and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop, implement, evaluate care programmes.
• Maintain effective communication with health professionals and agencies.
• Record care accurately and report changes to GPs or care team.
• Respond to End of Life patients within the rapid response framework.

Skills

Nursing

Palliative care

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment

Education

First level registered Nurse

Palliative/End of Life care qualification

Community Experience

CPD

CEDA form for DNAR/CPR/ACP

V300 Nurse Prescriber

Tools

IB Solutions system

Stock requisition system

Job description

Main area Community End of Life Rapid Response team Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) Job ref 253-0926-8312899

Site Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre Town Brierley Hill Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The post-holder is responsible for the ongoing assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder will carry out all relevant forms of care and will take responsibility for caseload holders in their absence

Main duties of the job

Developing and maintaining effective communication networks with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies.

Accurately and timely recording of all care given to the patients and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the general practitioner or other members of the health / social care team and that may be used in enquiries and / or court sessions.

Working within the primary care setting as a member of the health care team, responding to End of Life patients. To have a rapid response for patients at End of Life. To work with District Nursing and other stakeholders to support End of Life Care.

Providing and maintaining a high standard of skilled nursing care for patients in their homes, using a nursing model of care, that is consistent with best evidence, within own scope of practice and legislation.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• First level registered Nurse
• Qualification in palliative/ End of Life care or relevant experience
• Community Experience
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Clear understanding of end of life care
• CEDA form to ensure patient have DNAR/CPR/ACP/ priorities of care in place
• V300 Nurse Prescriber

Knowledge and Training

• Demonstrate knowledge of research based practice
• Good background knowledge of issues within the primary care arena
• Have knowledge of major NHS issues
• Knowledge around stock requisition and IB Solutions system

Experience

• Evidence of being able to work as part of a team
• Evidence of working to and achieving defined objectives
• Show evidence of care planning using a Nurse Model
• Show ability to adapt to change
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Ability to develop working relationships with other professionals
• Must be able to commute to meet the demands of the role

Analytical & Judgement Skills

• Able to work flexibly, eg internal rotation
• Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills
• Understanding of leadership theory and practice

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Enthusiastic – seizing the opportunity for personal and service development
• Motivated – able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
• Forward thinking – to identify opportunities for improvement in service development
• Flexible – to meet the demands of the service

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

• Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued

Using AI for jobs applications:

Whilst we encourage the use of technology to help manage time and support innovation. However, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and clearly reflects your own skills and experiences. While AI can assist with drafting, it should only be used as a support tool. The content must be your own work and accurately represent your knowledge, abilities, and values. Over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in your application being rejected. A common issue arises when we receive multiple applications with identical or overly generic language.

The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless it has been pre-approved as part of a reasonable adjustment. For digital interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of your surroundings on camera and confirm that no additional devices are present. If we suspect AI is being used during an interview, we may pause the process to clarify or adjust our approach to questioning.

Caring for patients demands integrity, honesty, and accountability. We expect your application and participation to be authentic and a genuine reflection of your own experiences and values.

In line with UK Home Office rules, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles, and Band 3 non‑clinical roles, are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Non‑clinical roles at Agenda for Change Bands 7–9 that meet the required skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will also accept applications from candidates who can evidence their existing right to work in the UK or who hold an alternative eligible visa.

RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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 Angela Jeavons Job title Urgent Community Response End of Life Lead Nurse Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01384323128 Additional information

Community Nursing Admin – 01384 323128

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