Senior Palliative Care Nurse – Specialist (Community/Inpatient)

NHS; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the UK seeks a Palliative Care Specialist Nurse to join its community service team. The role involves delivering expert care, managing a clinical caseload, and providing specialist advice to patients and their families. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced nursing degree, extensive clinical experience, and a passion for enhancing palliative care services. This is a part-time position, pro rata salary between £47,810 to £54,710, emphasizing quality patient outcomes and robust mental wellness support for staff.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to training and development programs

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience, some at a senior level.
• Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert specialist advice and support to patients and staff.
• Manage a clinical caseload reviewing patients.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of care pathways.

Skills

Advanced specialist knowledge and skills

Effective presentation/report writing skills

Counseling and appraisal skills

Education

Degree in nursing studies

Masters level study or equivalent

Clinical skills accreditation

Diploma in Palliative Care

Tools

Syringe drivers

Infusion pumps

Job description

A regional healthcare trust in the UK seeks a Palliative Care Specialist Nurse to join its community service team. The role involves delivering expert care, managing a clinical caseload, and providing specialist advice to patients and their families. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced nursing degree, extensive clinical experience, and a passion for enhancing palliative care services. This is a part-time position, pro rata salary between £47,810 to £54,710, emphasizing quality patient outcomes and robust mental wellness support for staff.