Job summary
At
St Michaels Hospice, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care
to our patients and their families.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our
integrated community nursing team and be part of our evolving community model
providing advice and support to patients in their own homes.
We have part time and full time hours
available for ACNS posts (18.75 and 37.5 hours)
You will join a supportive, patient focused team
who are dedicated to making a meaningful difference and going that extra mile
for the people of Hastings & Rother.
We are looking for someone who is
passionate about palliative care and has transferable nursing skills and
experience. You will be able to build a natural and trusted rapport with
patients and families and provide compassionate care and support to those who
need it most.
Our ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, sound
judgement, and a real commitment to patient-centred interdisciplinary team
working. You will be able to openly and honestly support people with sensitive
topics including loss, grief and dying.
While palliative care experience is
desirable, it is not essential to join our Hospice team.
We invite you to spend
time with us, meeting the team, seeing the Hospice and gaining insight into how
you can make a difference to patients and their families by joining St
Michaels Hospice.
Potential Interview date: Monday 20th May 2024
Main duties of the job
To
support the holistic care of people with specialist palliative care needs in
the community through the provision of expert palliative care assessment and
management, in line with their personal priorities and goals.
To
act as a specialist resource for the patient, their families and the wider
health and social care team in the support and care of people with life
limiting illness including physical, psychological, social or spiritual support
needs.
To develop the
skills required as a senior member of the Integrated Clinical Team, to play an
active role in clinical governance, clinical service development, audit and
research, including leadership of clinically facing projects.
To work in an integrated way with external
colleagues, fostering strong working relationships and effective communication
to ensure seamless support and care for patients and families. To actively contribute to
the education and professional development of internal and external colleagues
in line with area of specialist palliative care knowledge and experience.
To support 7-day service provision and participate in
the Clinical On call rota
About us
At St Michaels Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.
This role attracts a Golden Hello on successful completion of Probation.
To apply for this position, please complete an application form. Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact the HR team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NB: Please see attachment to this vacancy with a full Job Description to assist with your application.
To
support the holistic care of people with specialist palliative care needs in
the community through the provision of expert palliative care assessment and
management, in line with their personal priorities and goals.
To
act as a specialist resource for the patient, their families and the wider
health and social care team in the support and care of people with life
limiting illness including physical, psychological, social or spiritual support
needs.
To develop the
skills required as a senior member of the Integrated Clinical Team, to play an
active role in clinical governance, clinical service development, audit and
research, including leadership of clinically facing projects.
To work in an integrated way with external
colleagues, fostering strong working relationships and effective communication
to ensure seamless support and care for patients and families. To actively contribute to
the education and professional development of internal and external colleagues
in line with area of specialist palliative care knowledge and experience.
To support 7-day service provision and participate in
the Clinical On call rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
NB: Please see attachment to this vacancy with a full Job Description to assist with your application.
To
support the holistic care of people with specialist palliative care needs in
the community through the provision of expert palliative care assessment and
management, in line with their personal priorities and goals.
To
act as a specialist resource for the patient, their families and the wider
health and social care team in the support and care of people with life
limiting illness including physical, psychological, social or spiritual support
needs.
To develop the
skills required as a senior member of the Integrated Clinical Team, to play an
active role in clinical governance, clinical service development, audit and
research, including leadership of clinically facing projects.
To work in an integrated way with external
colleagues, fostering strong working relationships and effective communication
to ensure seamless support and care for patients and families. To actively contribute to
the education and professional development of internal and external colleagues
in line with area of specialist palliative care knowledge and experience.
To support 7-day service provision and participate in
the Clinical On call rota
Person Specification
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive skills in physical assessment, history taking, advanced clinical decision making and critical evaluation
- Able to make a differential diagnosis and provide a range of options for treatment/care provision that is evidence based
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a number of internal and external stakeholders.
- Able to initiate and manage changes in clinical practice related to palliative care
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office
- Able to teach a range of health care providers both formally and informally
- Ability to think laterally, problem solve and work flexibly, managing time, self and own workload
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to initiate and maintain multi-disciplinary and multi-agency communications
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise workload and a good time manager
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions
- Knowledge and confidence of commonly used medications/ therapeutic interventions
- Knowledge of the national and local agenda for EOLC
- Good understanding of the principles of Rehabilitative Palliative Care
Desirable
- Ability to integrate a rehabilitative approach into practice
- Extensive knowledge of clinical governance, specifically related to advanced practice
- Extensive knowledge of national and local legislation, policies and procedures relating to the job and good understanding of those relating to Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data protection.
- Understanding of the philosophy and principles of palliative care and the role of the specialist clinician in this area
Experience
Essential
- Proven and relevant clinical experience working autonomously at a senior level.
- Evidence of experience with palliative/EOLC patients and families.
- Experience of working in different health care settings
- Experience of audit and evidence-based practice within the daily workload
- Problem solving and clinical decision making
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Experience supporting colleagues/ student nurses
Desirable
- Evidence of managing patient caseload in community/ward setting
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
- Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
- Experience in non-malignant disease
- Experience of audit and research
- Leadership and management experience
Ability to Travel
Essential
- Full driving licence and access to own car or be able to adequately demonstrate how you will be able to meet the travelling requirements of the post in a timely manner.
Desirable
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Resilient practitioner and decision maker with the ability to work and remain calm under pressure
- Ability to foster positive relations
- High standards of integrity, diplomacy and reliability
- Confident and self-aware of own limitations and professional boundaries
- Professional, confident and compassionate approach to the work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Right to Work in the UK
- RGN/RMN
- 3 years post qualification experience
- Degree in relevant studies
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Post qualification in cancer / palliative care/ non-malignant disease or relevant subject
- Willingness to undertake non-medical prescribing course
- Willingness to undertake Advanced Healthcare Clinical Assessment Skills
Desirable
- Palliative care
- Advanced communication skills
- Research qualification
Person Specification
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive skills in physical assessment, history taking, advanced clinical decision making and critical evaluation
- Able to make a differential diagnosis and provide a range of options for treatment/care provision that is evidence based
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a number of internal and external stakeholders.
- Able to initiate and manage changes in clinical practice related to palliative care
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office
- Able to teach a range of health care providers both formally and informally
- Ability to think laterally, problem solve and work flexibly, managing time, self and own workload
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to initiate and maintain multi-disciplinary and multi-agency communications
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise workload and a good time manager
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions
- Knowledge and confidence of commonly used medications/ therapeutic interventions
- Knowledge of the national and local agenda for EOLC
- Good understanding of the principles of Rehabilitative Palliative Care
Desirable
- Ability to integrate a rehabilitative approach into practice
- Extensive knowledge of clinical governance, specifically related to advanced practice
- Extensive knowledge of national and local legislation, policies and procedures relating to the job and good understanding of those relating to Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data protection.
- Understanding of the philosophy and principles of palliative care and the role of the specialist clinician in this area
Experience
Essential
- Proven and relevant clinical experience working autonomously at a senior level.
- Evidence of experience with palliative/EOLC patients and families.
- Experience of working in different health care settings
- Experience of audit and evidence-based practice within the daily workload
- Problem solving and clinical decision making
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Experience supporting colleagues/ student nurses
Desirable
- Evidence of managing patient caseload in community/ward setting
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
- Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
- Experience in non-malignant disease
- Experience of audit and research
- Leadership and management experience
Ability to Travel
Essential
- Full driving licence and access to own car or be able to adequately demonstrate how you will be able to meet the travelling requirements of the post in a timely manner.
Desirable
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Resilient practitioner and decision maker with the ability to work and remain calm under pressure
- Ability to foster positive relations
- High standards of integrity, diplomacy and reliability
- Confident and self-aware of own limitations and professional boundaries
- Professional, confident and compassionate approach to the work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Right to Work in the UK
- RGN/RMN
- 3 years post qualification experience
- Degree in relevant studies
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Post qualification in cancer / palliative care/ non-malignant disease or relevant subject
- Willingness to undertake non-medical prescribing course
- Willingness to undertake Advanced Healthcare Clinical Assessment Skills
Desirable
- Palliative care
- Advanced communication skills
- Research qualification
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
