Job summary Various hours per week available - full time and part time The post holder will provide specialist support to patients with cancer and other life limiting illnesses. The post holder will be an integral part of the team working within the Trust. They will act as the first point of contact for patients and all members of the multi professional team who have need to access the Specialist Palliative Care service. They will undertake a range of duties to ensure the effective delivery of care, including delivering specialist advice and on-going support to their client group. As part of the role a professional development plan will be developed to support the post-holders progression using a recognised competency framework which will enable the post holder to function within all the dimensions of the role. This will enable development in areas such as leadership, education and the ability to contribute to the strategic direction of palliative care within the Trust. The post holder will be mentored and supported by the Band 7 specialist nurses and will carry a supervised patient caseload. Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role. Main duties of the job The post holder will work to maintain established links between the acute sector and the primary care teams in order to ensure a smooth transition of patient care from the acute sector into the community and vice versa. This will include liaising with services within the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and with other key partners. Although the post is primarily within the Community setting the post holder will be expected to rotate throughout the service, both acute and community, as need requires. The post holder would also be required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis in line with a 7 day service. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions: o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner The leadership and improvement programme aims to: o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 328-FCS-6824139 Job locations Low Grange Health Village Normanby Road Middlesbrough TS6 6TD Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) Registration. Hold a record of continuous professional development.. First level degree / Diploma Recognised teaching certificate. Evidence of Palliative/End of Life education or similar Desirable. Evidence of master's level learning or prepared to work towards. Advanced Communication Skills training. Counselling qualification. Non-medical prescribing qualification or willing to work towards Knowledge & Skills Essential Demonstrable knowledge in the area of Palliative/End of life care Knowledge of clinical governance Specialist problem solving and assessment skills Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills Good teaching, assessment and presentation skills Ability to work autonomously or as a member of a team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team Desirable Leadership skills Experience Essential Relevant post-registration experience, at band 5 or above, in cancer, palliative/end of life care or chronic disease management Current teaching experience Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) Registration. Hold a record of continuous professional development.. First level degree / Diploma Recognised teaching certificate. Evidence of Palliative/End of Life education or similar Desirable. Evidence of master's level learning or prepared to work towards. Advanced Communication Skills training. Counselling qualification. Non-medical prescribing qualification or willing to work towards Knowledge & Skills Essential Demonstrable knowledge in the area of Palliative/End of life care Knowledge of clinical governance Specialist problem solving and assessment skills Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills Good teaching, assessment and presentation skills Ability to work autonomously or as a member of a team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team Desirable Leadership skills Experience Essential Relevant post-registration experience, at band 5 or above, in cancer, palliative/end of life care or chronic disease management Current teaching experience 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. 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. 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Low Grange Health Village Normanby Road Middlesbrough TS6 6TD Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)