Job summary The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our hospital palliative care team based at the Royal Free Hospital site. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse with a genuine interest in palliative care, along with a commitment to continuous learning, teamwork and mutual support. A band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist post has arisen ( available from 14th November 2024 ). This opportunity will prove invaluable experience for those looking to develop their career either in palliative care or to enhance their experience to care for those who are dying in other care settings such as the Emergency Department, Intensive Care or for patients with long term conditions. Main duties of the job We will provide a supportive environment in which to develop your skills as an advance nurse practitioner. Enquiries are welcome from nurses with experience in both managing patients with chronic life threatening conditions and supporting them emotionally. You should be creative, enthusiastic and motivated with: - Broad and extensive experience of working with acutely unwell patients and terminally ill adults post registration. - Excellent interpersonal skills - The ability to work autonomously and as a team member - Hold a first degree and post registration qualifications in oncology, palliative care or other appropriate medical speciality. -Demonstrate significant teaching experience. About us The team consists of palliative medicine consultants, palliative care clinical nurse specialists and a team administrator providing excellent palliative care to patients in the inpatient hospital setting. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 391-RFL-6619311-A Job locations Royal Free Hospital Pond Street Camden, London NW3 2QG Job description Job responsibilities The Royal Free Hospital Palliative Care team provide a seven day service for patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions who have specialist palliative care needs. The team consists of palliative medicine consultants, palliative care clinical nurse specialists and a team administrator providing excellent palliative care to patients in the inpatient hospital setting. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425. Job description Job responsibilities The Royal Free Hospital Palliative Care team provide a seven day service for patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions who have specialist palliative care needs. The team consists of palliative medicine consultants, palliative care clinical nurse specialists and a team administrator providing excellent palliative care to patients in the inpatient hospital setting. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425. Person Specification ROYAL FREE WORLD CLASS VALUES Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION Essential Registered Nurse Degree in Palliative Care / Oncology / Critical Care / Long term condition / other relevant speciality Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio Teaching and Assessing qualification and / or extensive teaching experience Masters Degree in relevant subject or willing to study to this Desirable Physical Assessment Course Non-Medical Nurse Prescribing Counselling skills Advanced Communication Skills Course PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Experience as a senior nurse Experience of caring for patients with advanced progressive illness Experience of working in a learning environment Experience of autonomous and multidisciplinary working Experience in oncology / long term condition / palliative care Experience of mentorship KNOWLEDEGE & SKILLS Essential Skills and knowledge in general palliative care Able to articulate understanding of specialist palliative care Able to prioritise effectively Understanding of and commitment to team working Ability to be self - directional, manage own time and caseload Can articulate experience of clinical governance responsibilities and issues Can demonstrate evidence of developing leadership skills Articulate the assessment of psycho -social and spiritual needs Can demonstrate practical application of evidence based knowledge Able to represent service at internal or external meetings Is able to communicate clearly, effectively and sensitively Knowledge of models of grief and loss Desirable Knowledge of strategic developments in palliative and end of life care in England and Wales Experience of clinical supervision PERSONAL QUALITIES AND ATRRIBUTES Essential Commitment to palliative and end of life care Flexible approach to work and able to work weekends A willingness to adapt to change for the benefit of patient and family care OTHER Essential Computer literacy Person Specification ROYAL FREE WORLD CLASS VALUES Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION Essential Registered Nurse Degree in Palliative Care / Oncology / Critical Care / Long term condition / other relevant speciality Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio Teaching and Assessing qualification and / or extensive teaching experience Masters Degree in relevant subject or willing to study to this Desirable Physical Assessment Course Non-Medical Nurse Prescribing Counselling skills Advanced Communication Skills Course PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Experience as a senior nurse Experience of caring for patients with advanced progressive illness Experience of working in a learning environment Experience of autonomous and multidisciplinary working Experience in oncology / long term condition / palliative care Experience of mentorship KNOWLEDEGE & SKILLS Essential Skills and knowledge in general palliative care Able to articulate understanding of specialist palliative care Able to prioritise effectively Understanding of and commitment to team working Ability to be self - directional, manage own time and caseload Can articulate experience of clinical governance responsibilities and issues Can demonstrate evidence of developing leadership skills Articulate the assessment of psycho -social and spiritual needs Can demonstrate practical application of evidence based knowledge Able to represent service at internal or external meetings Is able to communicate clearly, effectively and sensitively Knowledge of models of grief and loss Desirable Knowledge of strategic developments in palliative and end of life care in England and Wales Experience of clinical supervision PERSONAL QUALITIES AND ATRRIBUTES Essential Commitment to palliative and end of life care Flexible approach to work and able to work weekends A willingness to adapt to change for the benefit of patient and family care OTHER Essential Computer literacy 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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Free Hospital Pond Street Camden, London NW3 2QG Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)