Palliative Care Nurse – Peterborough

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Part time
Location: Peterborough
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Job offered by: NHS
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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*** This is an exciting opportunity to join the Specialist Palliative Care and enhance Palliative care skills experience and expertise within the Specialist Palliative Care field. Delivering high-quality palliative care to patients within the Community setting and with the potential to rotate into the Acute Hospital setting. You would ideally have some knowledge of symptom control for patients with end-of-life malignant or non-malignant 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. In supporting a seven-day specialist palliative care service, the successful candidates will need to work weekends and Bank Holidays pro rata. The role offers an opportunity to develop palliative care knowledge and experience across the hospital and community provision in the region. This secondment or fixed-term opportunity does have some potential to become permanent in the future though this is in no way guaranteed. Main duties of the job

To deliver high-quality holistic palliative care interventions to patients with complex palliative care needs, their families, and support care teams. To demonstrate nurse leadership in action, role modelling Trust values whilst delivering patient-focused care. To deliver teaching formally and informally to patients, carers, and colleagues. To engage with service improvement tools, including audit to support service innovation and audit. Developing skill and expertise and delivering plans of care delegated by the Specialist MDT. About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area. As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including: Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme; Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. 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. Job responsibilities

Be an accountable professional acting in the best interests of people, putting them first and providing complex clinical care that is evidence-based, person-centred, safe, and compassionate. Delivering care planned and delegated by the Specialist Multidisciplinary team. Use existing knowledge and expertise and enhanced levels of clinical judgement to undertake complex and holistic assessments within the scope and level of practice expected of a Palliative Nurse. Act within the scope of practice and expertise to plan, deliver, monitor, and evaluate care using clinical assessments, diagnostics, and interventions. Act as a resource within their own organisation and for external agencies. Develop, deliver, and evaluate education and training opportunities for others within own scope of practice. Communicate effectively in challenging environments and situations with patients, their families/carers, and the multi-disciplinary team. Encourage and engage with innovative clinical practice to support a culture of excellence within the wider health and care team. Manage unpredictable and unplanned clinical situations with support from senior MDT colleagues. Participate in resource management, service development, planning, and service improvement. Develop and appraise staff and learners in line with expected level of competence. Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Specialist module in palliative field, or working toward, or willing to achieve within agreed fixed time period. NMC or HCPC Registered Professional. Advanced Communication Skills. Masters level qualification or unit in specialist field. Experience

Can demonstrate nurse leadership through extended roles. Multi-disciplinary Team working. Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice. Managing people. 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. £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.

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