Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The role of the Specialist Palliative Care Nurse is to provide specialist input to current inpatients who are experiencing complex pain/none pain symptoms, complex psycho-social support and complex end of life care.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The role of the Palliative Specialist Nurse Band 6 is to provide holistic patient-centred care for the patients within the hospital who are palliative and/or end of life. It is a pivotal role to ensure palliative patients are getting the right care they need. The service is receiving very high numbers of referrals, with last month receiving 174. There is a clear correlation between the SPCT team being involved and the 5 priorities of care document being completed, which provides higher quality holistic care when completed, ensuring as a service we can meet the needs, wants, and wishes of our patients.
Working Pattern: 08:00-18:00
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Charlotte Welch, Lead Specialist Palliative Care Nurse on 07969019336 or charlotte.welch@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
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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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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