Community Palliative Care Specialist

NHS Jobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Community Specialist Palliative Care CNS to contribute to a multidisciplinary team, providing expert support in community-based palliative and end-of-life care. You will conduct specialist assessments for moderate/complex needs, educate carers, and participate in MDT meetings, with extended hours service after competencies are achieved.

The role emphasizes effective communication with patients and families, discharge planning, and seamless care

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and support to predominantly staff in the community setting in delivering palliative and end-of-life care.
• Promote a seamless package of care to support patients through differing phases of illness.
• Receive and manage referrals and discharge patients in line with service criteria.
• Undertake specialist assessments of patients with moderate/complex palliative care needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers using specialist skills.
• Participate in case conferences and MDT meetings with other professionals.
• Attend and contribute to regular palliative care MDTs and extended hours service after competency.
• Refer to JD and PS for full role and responsibilities.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Job description

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Community Specialist Palliative Care CNS to contribute to a multidisciplinary team, providing expert support in community-based palliative and end-of-life care. You will conduct specialist assessments for moderate/complex needs, educate carers, and participate in MDT meetings, with extended hours service after competencies are achieved.

The role emphasizes effective communication with patients and families, discharge planning, and seamless care