About this role
Job summary
The Band 6 Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist works as an autonomous practitioner sharing a caseload of complex patients within a team structure. This is a rotational post between the hospital and community palliative care team.
There is access to clinical expertise and oversight to enable the optimal care of our patients. The delivery of a high quality, effective and compassionate care is essential to our organisation.
The palliative care service operates over 7 days.
The Palliative Care business unit operates across all Trust sites. This includes our hospices in Andover and Winchester as well as various activities in the community.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist palliative Care band 6 CNS post holder will practise autonomously, carrying a caseload of patients, supporting the wider team in the delivery of a seven day, twenty-four hour service for which you are responsible for or have been delegated the responsibility, this includes:
High standards of Professional Practice to ensure quality and safety of patient care, experience and the patient journey
To develop specialised clinical practice, knowledge, skills and experience in palliative care
Contribute to the delivery of education in palliative and end of life care
Attend site specific MDT's and Morbidity and mortality meetings
Leading by example
Supporting and contributing to the team in ensuring that clinical services are delivered to a high quality of care and that all compliance requirements such as CQC and contractual requirements are achieved
Establish local and national networks, linking with other practitioners in specialist area in order to share/learn from examples of good practice. Work with relevant clinical groups at cancer network level in order to deliver local and national objectives for the specialist area
To ensure that effective two-way communication takes place at all levels within the service, developing and maintaining systems and approaches to staff communication and involvement that take account of the working patterns and requirements of staff
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017
Job description Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications Essential
Able to demonstrate a good command of the English Language both written and verbal Professional UK registration e.g. NMC Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience Post registration qualification(s) in field of expertise
Desirable
Additional Post graduate learning in specialist field including master's degree or working towards Advanced Communication Skills Training Non-medical Prescribing course
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile Experience of teaching in clinical practice Evidence of post registration clinical work/experience in palliative care A broad awareness and understanding of current health issues and to demonstrate a good understanding of DOH plans and recent initiatives particularly in Palliative and end of life care Adherence to current statutory requirements, standards and regulations
Desirable
Experience of change management Experience of staff supervision and mentorship including, employee relations, performance, conduct and training needs analysis
Skills and Ability Essential
Clinical Skills appropriate to the relevant specialty of Palliative Care Advanced communication skills including; to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner; to liaise effectively; to understand and disseminate multifaceted information Applies a good understanding of Equality & Diversity in all areas of work
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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basingstoke North Hampshire Hospital
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
RG24 9NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)