The job is Full time 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a motivated individual with experience in palliative/specialist palliative care who has an understanding of current drivers in the development of palliative/specialist palliative care services and is eager to be part of a dynamic award-winning multi-professional team.
About us Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas. As an aspiring outstanding Trust, we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies at all times.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
You will need to be an excellent team player, with well-developed communication, negotiation and organisational skills. We are looking for someone who has the drive to deliver person-centred care in our community and embodies the Trust values of Compassion, Openness and Trust.
Person Specification Qualifications and professional training Essential Registered General Nurse educated to degree level (or equivalent) Current NMC registration Principles of Pain Management module or equivalent experience Care of the Dying patient/family module or equivalent experience Evidence of recent study/further professional Development
Experience and knowledge Essential Community Experience 2 years' experience in a palliative care setting Knowledge and experience of managing patients with long-term conditions Experience in symptom control and management Ability to manage complex cases
Skills and attributes Essential Team Player Excellent Communication Skills, written and oral Effective interpersonal skills Flexibility and adaptability with the capacity to respond positively to changing situations Ability to exercise initiative Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet the needs of the service Able to demonstrate commitment to high-quality care and service provision Demonstrates an understanding of National, Regional and local palliative care priorities specific to role
Desirable Computer literate
Computer literate Essential Passion and drive to deliver person-centred care Access to a car for work purposes
Employer details Employer name Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Wirral Hospice St John's, Clatterbridge Mount Road Bebington CH63 6JE #J-18808-Ljbffr