Rotherham Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Hospice at Home Service Team.
Reporting to the Head of Hospice at Home, the Clinical Nurse Specialist plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care to patients in their own homes as part of the day or night team, with occasional rotation required.
With a focus on holistic and person-centered care, the Clinical Nurse Specialist provides expert clinical support, assessment, and coordination of care, working collaboratively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Main Duties of the Job
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Assessment
* Provide expert clinical assessment, monitoring, and management of complex palliative care needs for patients receiving care in their own homes.
* Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring holistic support and symptom management.
Patient and Family Support
* Offer emotional support, education, and guidance to patients and their families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care and treatment preferences.
* Act as a key point of contact for patients and families, providing ongoing communication, reassurance, and advocacy throughout their care journey.
Coordination and Collaboration
* Coordinate care delivery with members of the Hospice at Home interdisciplinary team, including healthcare assistants, social workers, therapists, and volunteers, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
* Collaborate with community healthcare providers, primary care teams, and specialist services to optimize support and resources for patients and families in the home setting.
* Provide supervision and guidance for volunteers, working with the Volunteer Manager when necessary to maximise volunteer impact.
Education and Training
* Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on symptom management, medication administration, and other aspects of palliative and end-of-life care.
* Offer mentorship, support, and guidance to colleagues, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients receiving hospice at home services.
Documentation and Evaluation
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory standards.
* Participate in ongoing evaluation and quality improvement activities, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing changes to improve the delivery of hospice at home services.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
* Passionate about the mission and values of Rotherham Hospice, with a commitment to supporting its work.
* Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Reliable, responsible, and trustworthy, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to take initiative.
* Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
* Positive attitude, with a can-do mindset and a willingness to go above and beyond to achieve objectives.
* Full UK driving licence.
Skills and Abilities
* Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide expert clinical support and guidance to patients and families.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, with a genuine commitment to supporting individuals.
* Proficient in Microsoft systems.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
* Extensive experience in palliative and end-of-life care, including clinical assessment, symptom management, and coordination of care in the community or home setting.
* Advanced qualification in palliative care or related field (e.g., Palliative Care Nursing, Advanced Nurse Practitioner).
* Experience working with SystmOne.
* Experience working with volunteers.
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.
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