We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated, forward thinking Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist, to work within the Specialist Palliative Care team. The post is part of a team of specialist palliative care nurses covering the hospital and community seven days a week including bank holidays. This service is part of the Integrated Community Services Division who provide a multitude of services within Bolton. Experience of working in community is not essential as the successful candidate will receive a full supportive induction when they join the Division and the team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking consultant led palliative care multidisciplinary team that prides itself in delivering high quality care, in the right place, every time, so if you have the desire to make a difference to the people of Bolton then the Integrated Community Services Division is the place to be.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a proven team player with excellent communication skills with significant, relevant experience. They will contribute to the provision of specialist palliative and end of life care to the people of Bolton with advanced life shortening disease, working autonomously and as part of a team. They will deliver clinical interventions across care settings providing advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. They will also promote advance care planning, management of complex end of life symptoms and patient and carer expectations whilst meeting the integrated care needs of the patient and preventing inappropriate admissions to hospital. In addition, they will be able to contribute to the development of services, teaching, audit and research. The individual will be supported to develop their competencies in this specialty through a programme of induction, education and mentorship, tailored to their level of experience and expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the assessment and implementation of Specialist Palliative Care and Advice. They manage a patient caseload and act as a link between primary, secondary and tertiary care. They implement and deliver specialist training and education programmes to staff and students. They work independently with support from the Palliative Care Team. They practice in the development of protocols and undertake and evaluate research and clinical audit. They will contribute to the provision of a 7-day service with on-site weekend and bank holiday working.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
1. Registered Nurse General
2. Diploma in Nursing/ Degree
3. Experience in end of life care
Desirable
1. advanced communication skills
2. v300
EXPERIENCE
Essential
1. Working in Palliative care
2. teaching experience
Desirable
1. hospital and community palliative care experience
SKILLS
Essential
1. team player and able to work independently
2. good communication skills
3. punctual and reliable
4. flexible
5. able to problem solve
6. Computer skills re databases and audit analysis
Desirable
1. training skills
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
1. up to date in specialty
OTHER
Essential
1. good attendance record
2. Willingness to work flexible hours across 7 days and in various locations around Bolton
3. Car owner/driver subject to the conditions of the DDA
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
BOLTON HOSPITAL AND GREAT LEVER HEALTH CENTRE
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR #J-18808-Ljbffr