Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with an interest in palliative care. We are looking to recruit a full time 37.5 hours a week band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join Swansea Bay University Health Board Specialist Palliative Care Team The Specialist Palliative Care team work across Hospital and Community sites and this role will be expected to rotate across the settings. It is essential that the applicant will have significant experience working at band 5 or above delivering palliative and end of life care to patients. The post holder will be supported to develop your existing skills and knowledge around holistic clinical assessment and management of palliative patients. The post holder will be supported to develop interpersonal and communication skills as the role includes difficult conversations with patients and those important to them. Also, developing professional relationships with services across secondary and primary care in Swansea Bay University Health Board. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job To work as a part of the Multi professional team providing specialist palliative care throughout the Swansea Bay University Health Board, primarily to the hospital and community service. To work effectively as an autonomous practitioner promoting and maintaining quality of life for patients with cancer or other life threatening illnesses requiring specialist palliative care and into bereavement for relatives and carers. To provide specialist clinical assessment of complex symptom and psychological problems. To provide support, advice and leadership to health care professionals in line with national and local guidelines ensuring a cohesive, holistic and evidence based approach to the management of palliative patients. The Post holder will be required to work as part of the 7 day rota which includes bank holidays and weekends. About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-NMR376-1024 Job locations Ty Olwen Morriston Hospital Swansea SA6 6NL Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse & Current NMC Registration Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in palliative care. Proficient level of knowledge in palliative care - significant experience at band 5 Knowledge of service improvement Desirable Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Palliative Care Course/Module Experience Essential Significant experience at band 5 with experience in the relevant specialty Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role Desirable Experience of participating in practice change Attributes Essential Can demonstrate SBU values Ably to work flexible to meet the business needs e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner Awareness of current developments within the NHS Aptitude and Abilities Essential Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills Evidence of undertaking presentations Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse & Current NMC Registration Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in palliative care. Proficient level of knowledge in palliative care - significant experience at band 5 Knowledge of service improvement Desirable Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Palliative Care Course/Module Experience Essential Significant experience at band 5 with experience in the relevant specialty Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role Desirable Experience of participating in practice change Attributes Essential Can demonstrate SBU values Ably to work flexible to meet the business needs e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner Awareness of current developments within the NHS Aptitude and Abilities Essential Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills Evidence of undertaking presentations Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills Desirable Ability to speak Welsh 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). Additional information 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 Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Ty Olwen Morriston Hospital Swansea SA6 6NL Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)