Band 7 Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care (Hospital)

Department of Palliative Medicine

Based at Barnet Hospital site

This post is one year fixed term maternity cover 37.5 hours per week, 9am-5pm, including weekends and bank holidays

Main duties of the job

The CNS contributes to the provision of specialist palliative care in the acute hospital setting  for patients facing life-limiting illnesses (within the remit of the multi- disciplinary team) accepting patient referrals to agreed criteria and managing their own caseload with the support of the Lead Nurse and Consultant Nurse. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health and social care professionals. They will contribute to the development and smooth running of the service.  The post holder will work to agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to provide patient centred seamless care and will take part in the 7 day / week service for hospital patients at Barnet Hospital.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.