About this role
Job summary
Bank Clinical Nurse Specialist
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice
Grove Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2AE
Ad Hoc Hours Per Week
£21.09 - £25.63 per hour DOE (plus enhancements and competitive benefits)
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We are there when it matters.
Main duties of the job
Our Clinical Nurse Specialists play an essential role in providing high-quality, person centred care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Their role extends beyond direct patient care to include education, leadership, and advocacy.
About us
About us
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is in the heart of Headingley, Leeds. We provide expert palliative care at a time when people need this the most. We support you when you are living with a life-limiting condition, and also help your loved ones and family.
We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.
We are able to provide care in our inpatient unit and our CNS team are on hand to visit people and provide care for people in their own home.
Benefits
Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
Company pension scheme
Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
Annual Leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Enhanced sick pay
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
Death in Service benefit
Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/
Job description Job responsibilities
About the role
Our Clinical Nurse Specialists play an essential role in providing high-quality, person centred care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Their role extends beyond direct patient care to include education, leadership, and advocacy.
By combining clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills, they ensure that patients and families experience dignity, comfort, and peace during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Their role enhances the overall quality of palliative care and supports the healthcare team in delivering the best possible outcomes.
This is a community based role, providing care in patients own homes and care homes
You will act as an advisory and supportive service to external care providers, such as district nurses and GPs
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care Nurse who wants to work in a supportive environment where care of the patients comes first.
Your main duties will be to provide direct assessment, support and advocacy to service users and carers dealing with complex, distressing and life-limiting illnesses.
In addition:
You may manage your own caseload and provide expert care to service users, appropriate to their needs, wishes and culture.
You will collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate service user records.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Ability to support adjustments for diverse patient needs Skilled in accessible communication with patients and families Commitment to inclusion and patient advocacy
Desirable
Respect and fast track training Advanced communication training (e.g. Sage & Thyme) Experience with symptom management in complex needs
Qualifications Essential
Driving licence NMC registered (Experience at CNS level within specialist palliative)
Desirable
NMP qualification Post graduate qualification in palliative care
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 Sue Ryder
Address Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice
Wood Lane
Headingley
Leeds
LS6 2AE
Employer's website https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)