Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the established and dynamic Specialist Palliative Care Team as a Palliative Care Nurse. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with a passion for palliative care. Have you undertaken recent study to support your knowledge and skills in this area? Are you experienced in undertaking projects, education, working autonomously and collaboratively within a multi -disciplinary team? Then we are looking for you.
You will be working within the Hospital carrying out holistic assessments and reviews of patients with palliative care needs. As the post holder, you will work within the nurse specialist team and Consultants, delivering specialist palliative care interventions to patients, including symptom management and psychological support, alongside providing advice and support to families and staff.
You will demonstrate excellent communication skills in supporting patients and their families and must be committed to providing high quality compassionate care. A commitment to teaching and education is equally important, working across organisational boundaries to give staff specialist advice and guidance as required.
If successful, you will be involved in implementing and embedding a number of key initiatives to enhance palliative and end of life care. In return we will offer you a supportive environment whereby you can develop your skills and specialist knowledge within the field of palliative and end of life care
Main duties of the job
- Acts as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others.
- Promotes a culture that supports self-management.
- Provides specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care.
- Leads the development, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care.
- Embeds patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.
- Leads on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
- Takes personal responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers.
- Actively participates in multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views.
- Acts as a role model for excellent advanced communication skills and expertise.
- Demonstrates skills in conflict resolution and competent negotiation skills when dealing with difficult or challenging situations.
- Leads the development of patient focussed education, including training to self-manage ongoing consequences of treatment.
About us
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.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job 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
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Post basic qualification in palliative care/Cancer or working towards
Desirable
- First Level degree in related subject or working towards
Skills and experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience Band 5 or above in palliative/community/oncology
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective comminication skills
Desirable
- Teaching/mentoring experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pennesnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
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