Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the hospital and community palliative care team influencing the holistic care of patients and carers with palliative end of life and specialist palliative care needs across North West Anglia NHS Trust. The post will primarily be based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, but the successful candidate may be required to undertake a Community rotation as service need requires. For a very experienced senior Band 5 Nurse with experience of delivering specialist palliative care, this role could be offered as a development post for the right candidate. Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time Main duties of the job You will need to have a good knowledge of symptom control for patients with end of life malignant or non-malignant care needs, and experience of the holistic assessment and care of patients with palliative and end of life care needs. The job will involve the education and training of other health professionals regarding end of life and specialist palliative care across North West Anglia NHS Trust and the local community. The successful applicant will need to be proactively involved in audit regarding end of life and specialist palliative care. In supporting a seven day specialist palliative care service across the North Cambridgeshire and the local community, the successful candidates will need to work weekends and Bank Holidays pro rata. The successful candidate will need the ability to drive. The role offers an opportunity to develop and embed existing palliative care knowledge and experience across the hospital and community provision in the region. Please note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice About us We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 176-F-6896262 Job locations Hinchingbrooke Hospital Huntingdon PE296NT Job description Job responsibilities To work with the Specialist Palliative Care Team in influencing the holistic care ofpatients and carers with palliative and specialist palliative care needs, both directlyand indirectly within the trust and the community. To support the development of End of Life Care within North West Anglian NHSTrust and the wider community To work as part of the multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team for specialist palliative care in order to maintain the optimum quality of life for patients. To be an ambassador for palliative care See Job Description for full details. Job description Job responsibilities To work with the Specialist Palliative Care Team in influencing the holistic care ofpatients and carers with palliative and specialist palliative care needs, both directlyand indirectly within the trust and the community. To support the development of End of Life Care within North West Anglian NHSTrust and the wider community To work as part of the multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team for specialist palliative care in order to maintain the optimum quality of life for patients. To be an ambassador for palliative care See Job Description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Specialist module in palliative field, or working toward, or willing to achieve within agreed fixed time period Desirable Masters level qualification or unit in specialist field Advanced Communication Skills Independent Nurse Prescribing Experience Essential Can demonstrate nurse leadership through extended roles Multi-disciplinary Team working Desirable Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice Managing people Skills and Knowledge Essential Specialist palliative care symptom control and ability to identify palliative emergencies Holistic Palliative Assessment Legislation including knowledge of Mental Capacity and Care Act Desirable Up to date knowledge of palliative care guidance and best practice local and national initiatives Ethical dilemmas and how to approach them Other requirements Essential Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours Be prepared to work across sites as and when required Professional appearance & behaviour Good previous attendance record Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Specialist module in palliative field, or working toward, or willing to achieve within agreed fixed time period Desirable Masters level qualification or unit in specialist field Advanced Communication Skills Independent Nurse Prescribing Experience Essential Can demonstrate nurse leadership through extended roles Multi-disciplinary Team working Desirable Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice Managing people Skills and Knowledge Essential Specialist palliative care symptom control and ability to identify palliative emergencies Holistic Palliative Assessment Legislation including knowledge of Mental Capacity and Care Act Desirable Up to date knowledge of palliative care guidance and best practice local and national initiatives Ethical dilemmas and how to approach them Other requirements Essential Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours Be prepared to work across sites as and when required Professional appearance & behaviour Good previous attendance record 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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital Huntingdon PE296NT Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)