Palliative & End of Life Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled palliative and end of life care clinical nurse specialist to join our dedicated friendly team based at Dorset County Hospital NHSFT. The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, make clinical judgements using advanced knowledge and skills in order to provide the highest standard of holistic patient care, developing and practicing within clinical protocols and guidelines. You will be expected to manage a small, changing caseload of patients with complex needs as well as contributing to our education programme and the ongoing development of the palliative and end of life care service.

Informal visits prior to interview are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting: Alison Morton, Palliative and End of Life Care Lead (alison.morton14@nhs.net or 01305 255752).

Main duties of the job

• To work as a clinical nurse specialist as part of the hospital-based specialist palliative care service, providing a 7 day a week nursing service.
• In collaboration with other key personnel, the post holder will review, develop and facilitate palliative care services, ensuring a cohesive, holistic and evidence-based approach to management of palliative care patients.
• To work with appropriate members of the Multidisciplinary health professional teams within the community, hospital, and voluntary sector.
• The role will provide specialist nursing leadership in line with local/national guidelines.
• Level of responsibility: Responsible for own strategic planning and direction of palliative care service.
• Providing holistic assessment of needs and implementation of patient centred care.
• Demonstrating a high level of knowledge of palliative care, the ability to remain up-to date with all relevant developments in this area.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.