About this role
Job summary
The successful applicant will be a key member of the Palliative Care Team working to support a 7 day service on a rotational basis within the trust. We are small palliative care team that is visible on the wards, providing specialist palliative care. We are involved in exciting QI Advanced Care Planning and Respect Projects this year which the successful applicant would be supporting. We are involved in trust wide education and training to ensure palliative care is a focus on everyone's agenda.
A keen interest in palliative care is essential if not directly part of a palliative care team.
Main duties of the job
To apply specialist expert knowledge to effectively assess individual patients and implement patient centred plans of care. To communicate clearly and compassionately to ensure patients and families have the information they require. Facilitate discussions to encourage proactive decision making for end of life care. Ensure patients preferred place of care is clearly discussed and identified, ensuring anticipatory care plans are in place wherever possible. Co-ordinate supporting discharges from hospital to community care and being an advocate for patients and families.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities
Palliative Care CNS Role within District General Hospital - Please refer to job description for main role and responsibilities - see attached.
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Person Specification
Education and Training Essential
NMC Registered Nurse Relevant post-registration clinical courses or evidence of continuing professional development Clinical Assessment Skills working towards or willingness to undertake Non-medical prescribing course, working towards or willingness to undertake
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification or Masters Level study involving palliative care, oncology/haematology, or other appropriate modules, or commitment to work towards. Management or leadership course
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Advanced Communication Skills Knowledge of symptom management and holistic needs assessments Knowledge of national guidance on improvements for end of life care Able to manage a clinical caseload Able to recognise and resolve conflict or manage difficult situations Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills Leadership skills Computer skills and competence in working across several types of software Ability to work autonomously
Experience Essential
Extensive palliative post registration experience, ideally within a hospice/acute trust Experience of multi and inter-disciplinary teamwork Effective caseload and workload management Experience in training and educating others Experience of audit/research
Desirable
Experience working at Band 7 level (or equivalent), managing others Experience in presenting to multi-disciplinary groups Experience of gathering and analysing detailed information Experience of Nurse Led Practice
Personal Attributes Essential
Able to meet the complex demands of the post Conscientious and collaborative Flexible approach, expected to work flexibly, including bank holidays and weekends Resilience
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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Darent Valley Hospital
Dartford
DA28DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)