Senior Palliative Care Nurse
| Posting date: | 04 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 pro rata per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2024 |
| Location: | Northumberland and North Tyneside, NE63 9JJ |
| Company: | Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6162973/319-6162973KD |
Summary
A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for permanent Band 6 Specialist Palliative Care Nurse, 30 hpw (0.8WTE) to join the Palliative Care Hospital Liaison Team as part of the Palliative Care Service in Northumbria Healthcare Trust. The post will be Trust wide covering Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Cramlington and Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington and may at times have to cover into another hospital in any area of Northumbria. The Team support medical and nursing staff in caring for palliative patients with complex needs in an acute hospital setting. The service will cover 7days a week extended working hours service (8am until 8pm) and the post holder may be part of the staff rota to cover these hours which includes weekend and Bank Holiday covering only at NSECH during the extended hours.
The post holder will:
Provide expert specialist palliative care for patient and carers with life limiting illnesses within the hospital settings.
Develop partnerships with members of Multidisciplinary Team in the Trust in order to provide a seamless service of palliative care, to enable the patient to be maintained in an environment of their choice.
Provide clinical professional support, resources and education when necessary to members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring adherence to professional codes of conduct.
Work with other professionals to promote and develop the ethos of Palliative Care within the Trust and the local community.
Northumbria Healthcare Trust is an outstanding, innovative Health Trust that provides care and support in the Northumberland and North Tyneside areas. The Trust provides excellent opportunities for training and development.
The successful candidate will be a vital member of the Palliative Care Team across both North Tyneside and Northumberland which is a large multidisciplinary service including Consultants, Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors and Nursing Assistants.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate that they have the ability to work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and have excellent leadership and communication skills. They will demonstrate management of people with complex life limiting illnesses within hospital settings and will work in partnership to enable patients to be cared for in their preferred place of choice. Substantial palliative care experience would be an advantage.
Essential
• NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Mentorship/Educational update qualification
• Relevant experience in palliative/cancer care
• Substantial experience post registration experience
• Willing to work towards Advanced clinical knowledge
• Symptom management
• Effective communication skills
• Evidence of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Current driving licence and able to meet the transport requirements of the post
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Apr 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for permanent Band 6 Specialist Palliative Care Nurse, 30 hpw (0.8WTE) to join the Palliative Care Hospital Liaison Team as part of the Palliative Care Service in Northumbria Healthcare Trust. The post will be Trust wide covering Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Cramlington and Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington and may at times have to cover into another hospital in any area of Northumbria. The Team support medical and nursing staff in caring for palliative patients with complex needs in an acute hospital setting. The service will cover 7days a week extended working hours service (8am until 8pm) and the post holder may be part of the staff rota to cover these hours which includes weekend and Bank Holiday covering only at NSECH during the extended hours.
The post holder will:
Provide expert specialist palliative care for patient and carers with life limiting illnesses within the hospital settings.
Develop partnerships with members of Multidisciplinary Team in the Trust in order to provide a seamless service of palliative care, to enable the patient to be maintained in an environment of their choice.
Provide clinical professional support, resources and education when necessary to members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
Work as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring adherence to professional codes of conduct.
Work with other professionals to promote and develop the ethos of Palliative Care within the Trust and the local community.
Northumbria Healthcare Trust is an outstanding, innovative Health Trust that provides care and support in the Northumberland and North Tyneside areas. The Trust provides excellent opportunities for training and development.
The successful candidate will be a vital member of the Palliative Care Team across both North Tyneside and Northumberland which is a large multidisciplinary service including Consultants, Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors and Nursing Assistants.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate that they have the ability to work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and have excellent leadership and communication skills. They will demonstrate management of people with complex life limiting illnesses within hospital settings and will work in partnership to enable patients to be cared for in their preferred place of choice. Substantial palliative care experience would be an advantage.
Essential
• NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Mentorship/Educational update qualification
• Relevant experience in palliative/cancer care
• Substantial experience post registration experience
• Willing to work towards Advanced clinical knowledge
• Symptom management
• Effective communication skills
• Evidence of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Current driving licence and able to meet the transport requirements of the post
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Apr 2024
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