Are you a dynamic, highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic nurse with a high level of knowledge and skills in palliative care?
If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time (22.5 hours) Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join a busy Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT) in the beautiful county of Pembrokeshire, West Wales. This is a chance to join a team that are passionate about delivering first-class palliative and end of life care.
The post holder will possess exceptional communication skills and emotional intelligence, being able to skilfully and sensitively communicate with patients, families/care givers and allied health professionals. You will share the team's passion and ethos for improving and enhancing care for patients and their loved ones through proactive, compassionate care, education, service improvement initiatives, research and audit.
You will join a team of dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultant/Speciality Doctor, Therapists and the wider MDT in providing expert, high-quality patient-focused care.
We can offer training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills and offer monthly restorative clinical supervision to support you in your role.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership, and to take responsibility for a specialist nursing service (as required).
You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care and provide expert advice and clinical practice.
You will be able to work autonomously and manage your own workload whilst leading and managing a team of specialist nurses, providing specialist education and training. You will be expected to work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and the quality of care delivered, providing leadership in the development of clinical services within the specialist field.
You will at all times demonstrate the Health Board's values and ensure that others demonstrate the same values.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
This post is advertised as a Band 7 and ideally candidates for this role must have achieved the MSc level study in specialist area or equivalent experience/training in specialist area, Recognised post graduate study in relevant clinical area and Non-medical Prescribing (v300). However, applicants who do not currently hold the qualifications for the Band 7 role are encouraged to apply, and if successful, will need to attain the qualification within 24 months and will be appointed under the All Wales Annex 21 rules.
This means they will be supported by a development plan. (During the first year payment will be 70% of the top rate of band 7 pay, and the second year 75%) and following successful completion of the MSc level study in specialist area or equivalent experience/training in specialist area, recognised post graduate study in relevant clinical area and Non-medical Prescribing (v300) the post holder will then be paid at Band 7 (minimum point on the scale). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 7 role. Failure to achieve the qualification and required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.
As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay, subsequently a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 02/10/24.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Part 1)
* Current NMC Registration
* Evidence of MSc level study in specialist area or equivalent experience/training in specialist area.
* Recognised post graduate study in relevant clinical area
* Expert level of knowledge in clinical specialty
* Knowledge of service improvement
* Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
* Non-medical Prescribing (v300) or a commitment to completing the NMP qualification.
Desirable
* Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Advanced clinical skills
Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience at Band 6
* Experience in the relevant specialty
* Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
* Experience of managing a ward/area/department
* Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
* Experience of undertaking audit
* Experience of using reflective learning to support the development of self and staff
Desirable
* Band 7 experience
* Experience of participating in research
Language skills
Desirable
* Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Other
Essential
* Flexibility in working pattern to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team
* Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Withybush General Hospital
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA62 1PZ
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