Job overview
To act as a resource to other team members in the delivery of expert, evidence based clinical care for patients with life-threatening illness who have complex specialist palliative care needs. It is acknowledged that this role requires a significant level of specialist knowledge and skills as well as mental and emotional effort.
To provide leadership and support to the ward nursing team helping co-ordinate and manage the team and patient care delivery.
To be a leading member of the multidisciplinary team ensuring continuity and quality in the provision of patient care
To assist the ward manager in the organisation of nursing activities, ward budgets, personnel and education of the nursing team
To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice on the unit
To represent the service and profession when required, deputising for the ward manager as required
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a good knowledge and understanding of specialist palliative care
To provide holistic specialist palliative care nursing assessment of patients and carers with highly complex needs, identifying priorities of care, implementing strategies in order to give this care and evaluation to ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Shows respect to others
- Able to make own travelling arrangements to meet the needs of the role
Experience
Essential
- Previous post registration experience
- Experience of team leadership
- Has an understanding of specialist palliative care / oncology
- Ability to manager situations / environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of healthcare reform relevant to specialist palliative care e.g. The end of life care strategy, NICE Guidance, NHS Cancer Plan
- Able to demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of symptom control
- Previously worked in a palliative care setting inside or outside the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - NMC level 1
- Diploma in Nursing and or Study to Degree Level or equivalent
- Mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable
- Relevant post registration qualification in palliative care/ oncology
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Conscientious
- Caring and empathetic
- Honest and Trustworthy
- Innovative, adaptable to change
- Motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
- Assertive, self-aware and resilient
- Listening
- Positive
- Team player
Desirable
- Has vision and drive
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Computer Literate
- Communication Skills
- Knowledge of use of tools for advanced care planning
- Awareness of current legislation / policy to end of life care
- Ability to reflect on own practice
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
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This advert is for Senior Staff Nurse - Specialist Palliative Care Inpatient Ward with Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust in Priscilla Bacon Lodge. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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