About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled palliative and end of life care clinical nurse specialist to join our dedicated friendly team based at Dorset County Hospital NHSFT. The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, make clinical judgements using advanced knowledge and skills in order to provide the highest standard of holistic patient care, developing and practicing within clinical protocols and guidelines. You will be expected to manage a small, changing caseload of patients with complex needs as well as contributing to our education programme and the ongoing development of the palliative and end of life care service.
Informal visits prior to interview are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting: Alison Morton, Palliative and End of Life Care Lead ([email protected] or 01305 255752).
Main duties of the job
To work as a clinical nurse specialist as part of the hospital-based specialist palliative care service, providing a 7 day a week nursing service.
In collaboration with other key personnel, the post holder will review, develop and facilitate palliative care services, ensuring a cohesive, holistic and evidence-based approach to management of palliative care patients.
To work with appropriate members of the Multidisciplinary health professional teams within the community, hospital, and voluntary sector.
The role will provide specialist nursing leadership in line with local/national guidelines.
Level of responsibility: Responsible for own strategic planning and direction of palliative care service.
Providing holistic assessment of needs and implementation of patient centred care. Demonstrating a high level of knowledge of palliative care, the ability to remain up-to date with all relevant developments in this area.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training Essential
Registered Nurse Degree in health related subject or working towards this Specialist palliative care qualification e.g.- Symptom Control and End of Life Care Recognised advanced communication skills qualification Able to demonstrate the ability to teach with relevant recognised teaching qualification Evidence of continual professional development NMP Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Significant post registration nursing experience in the acute setting. Significant experience of working within the field of palliative care / caring for patients with palliative care needs Experience in working in related field: Oncology/ Haematology or other life-limiting illness Considerable experience in a nursing role of managing complex patients Experience of clinical audit and/or utilisation of research skills Experience of incorporating policy/evidence into practice Education/teaching experience in practice
Desirable
Experience of working at band 6 or above Considerable experience working within the multidisciplinary team; communicating effectively at differing levels Extensive experience of caseload and/or team management Experience in developing and/or reviewing standards/policies
Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to communicate effectively Able to demonstrate utilisation of negotiating skills Able to demonstrate motivation of self and others Ability to assess and plan individual care needs in partnership with patients/their carers Ability to work across the multi-disciplinary health and social care team Ability to handle distressing situations with sensitivity and empathy Computer/ IT skills
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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)