Senior Staff Nurse - Specialist Palliative Care Inpatient Ward

Job summary

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.

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

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Job 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.

Person specification

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

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

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

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

Other

Essential

• Shows respect to others
• Able to make own travelling arrangements to meet the needs of the role