Nurse Specialist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension with life assurance

Colleague discount

Mileage allowance

Training and development

Job summary

Dorothy House Hospice is seeking a Community Nurse Specialist to join the Community Palliative Care Team. You will manage a caseload of people with life-limiting illness, provide specialist palliative care assessments and support in patients' homes, and work closely with GPs and district nurses.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours, Monday to Friday) and requires a First Level Nurse qualification and a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must hold a First Level Nurse qualification.
• Band 6-level clinical experience or equivalent.
• UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with life-limiting illness, providing specialist palliative care assessments, advice and support in the community.
• Support patients and families with symptom management, advance care planning and complex decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, district nurses, hospital colleagues and wider healthcare professionals to coordinate high-quality care.
• Act as a specialist resource for health and social care professionals, giving clinical advice, support and education.
• Support development of innovative community palliative care services and continuous quality improvement.
• Take part in education, mentorship and training for colleagues, learners and partner organisations.
• Promote multidisciplinary team working and ensure care reflects Dorothy House's values and standards.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and research where appropriate.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Education

First Level Nurse qualification

Job description

Community Nurse Specialist role in the Community Palliative Care Team at Dorothy House Hospice, open internally. The work centres on managing a caseload of people with life-limiting illness, giving symptom control and advance care planning in their own homes. The post is community-based, working with GPs and district nurses, on 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday. Fit depends on a first-level nurse qualification and a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

What the job involves

• Manage a caseload of patients with life-limiting illness, providing specialist palliative care assessments, advice and support in the community
• Support patients and families with symptom management, advance care planning and complex decision-making
• Work collaboratively with GPs, district nurses, hospital colleagues and wider healthcare professionals to coordinate high-quality care
• Act as a specialist resource for health and social care professionals, giving clinical advice, support and education
• Support development of innovative community palliative care services and continuous quality improvement
• Take part in education, mentorship and training for colleagues, learners and partner organisations
• Promote multidisciplinary team working and ensure care reflects Dorothy House's values and standards
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and research where appropriate

What’s required

Qualifications

• First Level Nurse qualification

Experience

• Band 6-level clinical experience or equivalent
• Clinical experience in a relevant specialty, with evidence of palliative care knowledge
• Experience facilitating learning and practice
• Demonstrable experience working alongside and supporting other team members
• Ongoing evidence of professional development

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own caseload

Checks & eligibility

• UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Nice to have

• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber, or willingness to undertake the course
• PACR course for clinical assessment and analytical skills, or willingness to undertake
• Experience in teaching or education
• Research skills
• Experience working in the community
• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification, such as district nursing specialist practitioner, independent prescribing, or palliative care, oncology or long-term illness specialist qualifications

What’s offered

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' holiday each year
• Training and development from day one
• Pension with life assurance
• Colleague discount across 30 retail stores
• 55p per mile for work travel
• Access to impartial, confidential advice through the Mindful Employer Plus Charter