Senior Community Palliative Care 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

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.