Clinical Nurse Specialist (Maternity Cover)
St. Luke's Hospice is a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. Our mission is to promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed.
Currently, we are seeking two dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists to provide maternity cover in Hospice Community Services and help us provide the highest quality of care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert advice related to specific conditions or treatment pathways, conduct research and implement new changes that can enhance the patients' health quality. You will be responsible for prescribing medication, assessing, diagnosing and managing patient problems, providing education and supportive counselling to the patients and families. Proven experience in a similar role and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential.
Job responsibilities
* Assessing the health needs of patients, families and carers
* Providing expert advice related to specific conditions
* Providing education to other health professionals and carers
* Conducting research to improve health outcomes
* Implementing changes to improve care and services
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
Experience
* Proven experience of specialist palliative care
* Excellent communication and patient-focused approach
* Strong assessment, clinical and decision-making skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* A current and valid registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
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.
£39,287 to £49,875 a year, pro rata
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