University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the Supportive and Palliative Care Team at UHS. This is a permanent Band 7 position with the team providing specialist palliative care and end of life care to adults across Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital.
We run a 7 day a week service supporting patients with non-malignant and malignant diseases. The post holder will join the senior management team and share a caseload of patients who have specialist palliative care needs including; symptom management, psychological care, rehabilitation and end of life care.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
You will have access to clinical supervision as part of this role.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explorewhat’spossible for the role and service.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic specialist nurse with a proven track record in leadership and staff development, along with a commitment to continuous learning, teamwork and mutual support.
We look forward to hearing from applicants who are experienced palliative care nurses with a focus on developing specialist palliative care in the acute setting.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate clinical expertise within the field of specialist palliative care. You will possess advanced clinical skills, be an excellent communicator, leader and educator, contributing to the development of the service.
Responsibilities:
Practice at an advanced level to provide in-depth knowledge to deliver personalised care.
Line manage direct reports, as appropriate, including all stages of recruitment, retention, attendance
and performance management.
Facilitate change to promote practice development and service improvement/modernisation activities, in accordance with local and national service policy or guidance.
Identify gaps in evidence and / or practice knowledge that require resolution through research and
initiate or assist in research activities as appropriate.
What experience/skills are needed:
Specialist clinical skills and experience at Band 6 level within specialist palliative care
Experience of supporting/managing learners in practice
Negotiation and problem solving skills
You will need to be able to assimilate clinical information quickly to provide specialist interventions
You will be required to work across a 7 day a week service.
This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Apr 2025