Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care
Band 7
Main area: Palliative Care Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 350-CC6830405-A Site: Willowbrook Hospice Town: Prescot Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Community Specialist Palliative Care Team in St Helens and Knowsley. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse with advanced evidence-based Palliative Care Skills, along with a V300 prescribing qualification and proven advanced communication skills. Main duties of the job
To provide professional leadership, advice and support in palliative care for health professionals, patients and carers to enhance the quality of life for people with life-limiting illnesses requiring palliative care, including complex physical, psychological and emotional needs. The role requires an understanding of current initiatives in Palliative and end-of-life care. The successful candidate will work as part of a specialist team consisting of clinical nurse specialists, providing holistic needs assessment for patients, advice and support for health professionals providing palliative and end-of-life care in the community setting including community inpatient. Working for our organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Community Specialist Palliative Care Team across St Helens and Knowsley geographical area, supporting patients to be symptom-managed in their usual place of residence. The focus of the role is to provide clinical expertise and leadership within the community setting. Person specification
Skills
Evidence of influencing, motivating and negotiating with others to achieve change in relation to care. Awareness of current national and local agenda in NHS and Social Care. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information and advice on healthcare to patients/clients, carers and colleagues. IT literate. Ability to work under pressure and manage a diverse workload. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to network with multidisciplinary colleagues. Confidence to challenge poor practice and ability to address difficult issues. Ability to travel to work across boundaries. Knowledge/Experience
Demonstrable post-registration/qualification experience. Experience of management and clinical leadership. Experience of successful multi-agency working. Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification. Evidence of CPD/Short courses. Registration with relevant professional body. Appropriate prescriber (V300). Values
Accountability Support Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Transparency and honesty Discreet
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Band 7
Main area: Palliative Care Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 350-CC6830405-A Site: Willowbrook Hospice Town: Prescot Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Community Specialist Palliative Care Team in St Helens and Knowsley. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse with advanced evidence-based Palliative Care Skills, along with a V300 prescribing qualification and proven advanced communication skills. Main duties of the job
To provide professional leadership, advice and support in palliative care for health professionals, patients and carers to enhance the quality of life for people with life-limiting illnesses requiring palliative care, including complex physical, psychological and emotional needs. The role requires an understanding of current initiatives in Palliative and end-of-life care. The successful candidate will work as part of a specialist team consisting of clinical nurse specialists, providing holistic needs assessment for patients, advice and support for health professionals providing palliative and end-of-life care in the community setting including community inpatient. Working for our organisation
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Community Specialist Palliative Care Team across St Helens and Knowsley geographical area, supporting patients to be symptom-managed in their usual place of residence. The focus of the role is to provide clinical expertise and leadership within the community setting. Person specification
Skills
Evidence of influencing, motivating and negotiating with others to achieve change in relation to care. Awareness of current national and local agenda in NHS and Social Care. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information and advice on healthcare to patients/clients, carers and colleagues. IT literate. Ability to work under pressure and manage a diverse workload. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to network with multidisciplinary colleagues. Confidence to challenge poor practice and ability to address difficult issues. Ability to travel to work across boundaries. Knowledge/Experience
Demonstrable post-registration/qualification experience. Experience of management and clinical leadership. Experience of successful multi-agency working. Qualifications
Degree or equivalent qualification. Evidence of CPD/Short courses. Registration with relevant professional body. Appropriate prescriber (V300). Values
Accountability Support Responsive to service users Engaging leadership style Transparency and honesty Discreet
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