Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Band 7 CNS to work within ourhighly skilled, motivated and dynamic team. We aim to make a difference and improve the experience of palliative care patients at various stages of their disease trajectory. The post will be based within the existing inpatient Palliative Care Team. We offer 7 day face to face support to ensure that people with specialist palliative care needs, will receive the best quality care. The team currently consists of 4 palliative consultants' equivalent to 2.5 WTE, 1 Band 8a Lead Nurse, 4 WTE Band 7 CNS's 1 WTE band 6 Associate CNS 1 WTE Band 7 palliative care fast track coordinator. The post holder will act as a specialist resource Trust wide. Using Specialist Palliative skills and knowledge you will manage a caseload of patients and support their significant others and carers through effective, efficient evidence based high quality care. The delivery of education and training to multi-professional groups within the Trust is an integral part of the role. The post holder will also contribute to the teams' development, research and governance through the process of audit and bench marking. We welcome applicants with existing palliative care experience or equivalent. Main duties of the job To effectively assess, plan and provide specialist care and support to people affected by life limiting illnesses, and also to patients who are at the end of their lives. To participate as part of a multi-disciplinary, working collaboratively with colleagues, patients, carers, other health and social care professionals, statutory, voluntary and independent organisations to ensure optimum patient management To work within statutory legislation and local policies and procedures in relation to discharge planning and palliative care. To work autonomously and manage own case load To participate in providing a 7 day face to face service To act as a resource, educator and advocate for patients, their carers and health care professionals. To participate in education initiatives to all members of staff To participate in audit/research. About us North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches. We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities. Take a tour of our hospital here Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-NMUH-7051064 Job locations North Middlesex University Hospital Sterling Way Edmonton N18 1QX Job description Job responsibilities 1.1 Acts as a resource of clinical excellence in the speciality of palliative care nursing, and ensure that national and local policies are implemented and followed 1.2 Assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic patient care based on sound rationale and evidence-based practice to influence and implement treatment 1.3 Participates in the management and triaging of new referrals and taking part in the daily allocations 1.4 Maintain and be responsible for electronic and written records in line with the organisation 1.5 Offer skilled emotional and psychosocial support and refer on to other members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate. 1.6 Support the Continuing Care Application process and complex discharges where appropriate. 2.1 Act as a patient advocate 2.2 In collaboration with other services and the multidisciplinary teams deliver a high standard of care for the benefit of patients and the public 3.1 Ensures the Palliative care policies are updated in response to national and local changes to practice 3.2 Works collaboratively with external providers and agencies to align with regional and national initiatives 5.1 Managing the caseload in an effective, efficient and timely manner 5.2 Acts in professional and supportive manner toward junior staff and students Job description Job responsibilities 1.1 Acts as a resource of clinical excellence in the speciality of palliative care nursing, and ensure that national and local policies are implemented and followed 1.2 Assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic patient care based on sound rationale and evidence-based practice to influence and implement treatment 1.3 Participates in the management and triaging of new referrals and taking part in the daily allocations 1.4 Maintain and be responsible for electronic and written records in line with the organisation 1.5 Offer skilled emotional and psychosocial support and refer on to other members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate. 1.6 Support the Continuing Care Application process and complex discharges where appropriate. 2.1 Act as a patient advocate 2.2 In collaboration with other services and the multidisciplinary teams deliver a high standard of care for the benefit of patients and the public 3.1 Ensures the Palliative care policies are updated in response to national and local changes to practice 3.2 Works collaboratively with external providers and agencies to align with regional and national initiatives 5.1 Managing the caseload in an effective, efficient and timely manner 5.2 Acts in professional and supportive manner toward junior staff and students Person Specification Education & Professional Qualifications Essential Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse (RNA) Desirable Teaching qualification Post registration course in specialty Masters in related subject Experience Essential Palliative care experience in relevant field Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues Working in the healthcare sector with relevant oncology /Palliative care or other relevant experience Understanding of the palliative patient, family and carers issues and their role in service development Experience in working across a variety of settings Desirable Teaching/educating nurses, AHP's and/or patients Skills and aptitudes Essential People management skills/abilities Ability to cope with stress/work under pressure Ability to manage own work load Excellent organisational skills Desirable Up to date knowledge of the speciality of palliative care and its treatments. Ability to implement new practices and initiatives Problem solver Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Compassionate Advanced Communication Skills Ability to work with multi-professionals /cultural organisations cross cutting organizational boundaries Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Others Essential Commitment and adherence to the Equality ACT Person Specification Education & Professional Qualifications Essential Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse (RNA) Desirable Teaching qualification Post registration course in specialty Masters in related subject Experience Essential Palliative care experience in relevant field Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues Working in the healthcare sector with relevant oncology /Palliative care or other relevant experience Understanding of the palliative patient, family and carers issues and their role in service development Experience in working across a variety of settings Desirable Teaching/educating nurses, AHP's and/or patients Skills and aptitudes Essential People management skills/abilities Ability to cope with stress/work under pressure Ability to manage own work load Excellent organisational skills Desirable Up to date knowledge of the speciality of palliative care and its treatments. Ability to implement new practices and initiatives Problem solver Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Compassionate Advanced Communication Skills Ability to work with multi-professionals /cultural organisations cross cutting organizational boundaries Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Others Essential Commitment and adherence to the Equality ACT 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 North Middlesex University Hospital Sterling Way Edmonton N18 1QX Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)