Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Developmental Clinical Nurse Specialist, to join our Community Nurse Specialist team, based in and working throughout Taunton. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,304 to £43,609 per annum plus 30% Unsocial Hours allowance on all time worked on Saturday and 60% on all time worked Sunday and public holidays..
Regardless of whether you are a well-established clinical nurse specialist or willing to undertake a developmental clinical nurse specialist plan, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake the holistic assessment, planning and delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care for patients, with advanced, progressive life limiting disease. We require someone who can work autonomously and as part of a team, with excellent communication skills.
The role will require evidence of post registration experience within palliative care, oncology, or a related subject. A passion for palliative care and thorough knowledge of life limiting illnesses is key for success in this role.
This role requires working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis; therefore, flexibility and teamwork are crucial in providing this service.
About us
You won't just be joining a fantastic team you'llbe part of a welcoming, community minded charity. Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. Everyone here contributes and has a part to play towards our goal. If you speak to any of our staff or volunteers, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, we could be a perfect match.
Benefits
Holiday entitlement
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time)
- Recognise continuous service for clinical staff paid at band 5+ who join directly from the NHS or another hospice
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave
Pension scheme
- NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme*
- Non-NHS employees will receive 5% employer and 5% employee contribution
Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering:
- Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non-emergency care
- Unlimited access to 24/7 online GP Consultations as well as Expert Case Management
- Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance
- Counselling and support
- Legal, financial, and medical information and advice
And more...
- Life assurance cover
- Health Cash Plans
- Blue Light Card
- Enhanced parental leave*
- Learning and development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Volunteering and fundraising opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within the community team is a specialist practitioner with
extensive knowledge, skills and competency to manage a caseload of patients with advanced, progressive
life limiting disease.
You will:
- Undertake the holistic assessment, planning and delivery of a consistently high standard of
specialist palliative and supportive care in accordance with the hospice policy, procedures and standards.
- Establish effective working relationships with specified Primary Health Care teams and act as a
resource for professionals and non- professionals involved in palliative care within the community.
- Support the 24/7 service by providing appropriate clinical and
non-clinical palliative care advice and support for patients, carers and health care professionals, within the
boundaries of the service and your competence, which includes the Out of Hours Advice line and 7 day
working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within the community team is a specialist practitioner with
extensive knowledge, skills and competency to manage a caseload of patients with advanced, progressive
life limiting disease.
You will:
- Undertake the holistic assessment, planning and delivery of a consistently high standard of
specialist palliative and supportive care in accordance with the hospice policy, procedures and standards.
- Establish effective working relationships with specified Primary Health Care teams and act as a
resource for professionals and non- professionals involved in palliative care within the community.
- Support the 24/7 service by providing appropriate clinical and
non-clinical palliative care advice and support for patients, carers and health care professionals, within the
boundaries of the service and your competence, which includes the Out of Hours Advice line and 7 day
working.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse 1 RN1
- Degree level or equivalent study in related subject, such as acute oncology, palliative care, chronic conditions management (or willing to work towards).
- Post registration qualification or experience in palliative care/oncology or related subject
- Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards.
- A willingness to undertake further study at Masters level regardless of point of entry Commitment to continuing education and professional development at an advanced level
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Advanced Communication skills including negotiation and diplomacy skills
- Physical assessment and clinical reasoning (PACR)
- Managing Qualification
Self Awareness
Essential
- Recognises own limitations.
- Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing or conflicting priorities.
- Effectively manages multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable
Working with others
Essential
- Calm and objective.
- Is assertive not aggressive
- Treats confidential information sensitively and in line with policy
- Positive role model to the team and service
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a diverse range of people
Desirable
Outcome and Results
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision, managing time, work commitments and priorities.
- Recognises and understands own roles and responsibilities
- Able to prioritise and manage caseload effectively.
- Shares and communicates information clearly and in a timely way.
Desirable
Leading in your area
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience in cancer, palliative care or relevant speciality.
- In-depth specialist experience in care of patients with complex needs.
- Recent leadership and management experience
- Experience of multi-professional working.
- Experience of mentorship and teaching
- Computer literate, able to use word documents, database and e-mail communication
Desirable
- Experience of community nursing
- Understanding and commitment to audit and research.
- Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
- Knowledge of End of Life Care tools and their application in practice.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse 1 RN1
- Degree level or equivalent study in related subject, such as acute oncology, palliative care, chronic conditions management (or willing to work towards).
- Post registration qualification or experience in palliative care/oncology or related subject
- Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards.
- A willingness to undertake further study at Masters level regardless of point of entry Commitment to continuing education and professional development at an advanced level
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Advanced Communication skills including negotiation and diplomacy skills
- Physical assessment and clinical reasoning (PACR)
- Managing Qualification
Self Awareness
Essential
- Recognises own limitations.
- Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing or conflicting priorities.
- Effectively manages multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Desirable
Working with others
Essential
- Calm and objective.
- Is assertive not aggressive
- Treats confidential information sensitively and in line with policy
- Positive role model to the team and service
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a diverse range of people
Desirable
Outcome and Results
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision, managing time, work commitments and priorities.
- Recognises and understands own roles and responsibilities
- Able to prioritise and manage caseload effectively.
- Shares and communicates information clearly and in a timely way.
Desirable
Leading in your area
Essential
- Relevant post-registration experience in cancer, palliative care or relevant speciality.
- In-depth specialist experience in care of patients with complex needs.
- Recent leadership and management experience
- Experience of multi-professional working.
- Experience of mentorship and teaching
- Computer literate, able to use word documents, database and e-mail communication
Desirable
- Experience of community nursing
- Understanding and commitment to audit and research.
- Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
- Knowledge of End of Life Care tools and their application in practice.
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).
