St Luke's Hospice in Basildon has a fantastic opportunity for two dedicated clinical nurse specialists to join our team on a 9 month maternity contract. One position is full-time and the other part-time for 22.5 hours per week. You will play a vital role working with the hospice community services team and help us deliver patient-centred care providing the highest quality care to our patients. 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. Main duties include: 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. About the Candidate Proven experience in a similar role and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential. All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience: A current and valid registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC). Proven experience of specialist palliative care. Excellent communication and patient-focussed approach. Strong assessment, clinical and decision-making skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. About Us We are a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. We promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed. Our care considers people’s medical, spiritual and emotional needs, including support for loved ones and carers. Anyone living in Basildon and Thurrock can call on us 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Working alongside other healthcare providers, our specialist services are available at the hospice, out in the community or in a person’s place of residence. Together, we fulfil people’s choices at the end of their life. We are a charity and the services we provide are free. We rely on voluntary income from local people to deliver the care they deserve. If you would like to know more about this job and its requirements, or to discuss access requirements for disabled applicants, please contact our HR team via the chat function on our careers page or call 01268 524 973. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.