This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the hospital and community palliative care team influencing the holistic care of patients and carers with palliative end of life and specialist palliative care needs across North West Anglia NHS Trust. The post will primarily be based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, but the successful candidate may be required to undertake a Community rotation as service need requires.
For a very experienced senior Band 5 Nurse with experience of delivering specialist palliative care, this role could be offered as a development post for the right candidate.
***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
You will need to have a good knowledge of symptom control for patients with end of life malignant or non-malignant care needs, and experience of the holistic assessment and care of patients with palliative and end of life care needs. The job will involve the education and training of other health professionals regarding end of life and specialist palliative care across North West Anglia NHS Trust and the local community. The successful applicant will need to be proactively involved in audit regarding end of life and specialist palliative care.
In supporting a seven day specialist palliative care service across the North Cambridgeshire and the local community, the successful candidates will need to work weekends and Bank Holidays pro rata. The successful candidate will need the ability to drive.
The role offers an opportunity to develop and embed existing palliative care knowledge and experience across the hospital and community provision in the region.
*Please note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
To work with the Specialist Palliative Care Team in influencing the holistic care of patients and carers with palliative and specialist palliative care needs, both directly and indirectly within the trust and the community.
To support the development of End of Life Care within North West Anglian NHS
Trust and the wider community
To work as part of the multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team for specialist palliative care in order to maintain the optimum quality of life for patients.
To be an ambassador for palliative care
See Job Description for full details.
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Feb 2025