An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Specialist Palliative Care Nurse, 30 hpw (0.8WTE) to join the Palliative Care Hospital Liaison Team as part of the Palliative Care Service in Northumbria Healthcare Trust. The post will be Trust wide covering Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH) in Cramlington and Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington and may at times have to cover into another area of Northumbria. The Team support medical and nursing staff in caring for palliative patients with complex needs in an acute hospital setting. The service will cover 7 days a week extended working hours service (8am until 8pm) and the post holder may be part of the staff rota to cover these hours which includes weekend and Bank Holiday covering only at NSECH during the extended hours.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job Provide expert specialist palliative care for patients and carers with life-limiting illnesses within the hospital settings. Develop partnerships with members of the Multidisciplinary Team in the Trust to provide a seamless service of palliative care, enabling patients to be maintained in an environment of their choice. Provide clinical professional support, resources, and education when necessary to members of the Multidisciplinary Team. Work as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring adherence to professional codes of conduct. Work with other professionals to promote and develop the ethos of Palliative Care within the Trust and the local community.
About us Northumbria Healthcare Trust is an outstanding, innovative Health Trust that provides care and support in the Northumberland and North Tyneside areas. The Trust provides excellent opportunities for training and development.
The successful candidate will be a vital member of the Palliative Care Team across both North Tyneside and Northumberland which is a large multidisciplinary service including Consultants, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors, and Nursing Assistants.
Job description Job responsibilities The post holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and have excellent leadership and communication skills. They will demonstrate management of people with complex life-limiting illnesses within hospital settings and will work in partnership to enable patients to be cared for in their preferred place of choice. Substantial palliative care experience would be an advantage.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Diploma/Degree level of study Registered Mentor Teaching qualification or equivalent
Desirable Supplementary prescribing qualification Diploma in Palliative/Cancer Care Oncology Qualification Community nursing experience
Experience Essential Substantial post-registration experience Symptom management Relevant experience in Palliative/Cancer Care
Desirable Advanced communication training Clinical Skills training Non-medical prescribing qualification Experience of working in both community and hospital settings
Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ
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Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job Provide expert specialist palliative care for patients and carers with life-limiting illnesses within the hospital settings. Develop partnerships with members of the Multidisciplinary Team in the Trust to provide a seamless service of palliative care, enabling patients to be maintained in an environment of their choice. Provide clinical professional support, resources, and education when necessary to members of the Multidisciplinary Team. Work as an autonomous practitioner within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring adherence to professional codes of conduct. Work with other professionals to promote and develop the ethos of Palliative Care within the Trust and the local community.
About us Northumbria Healthcare Trust is an outstanding, innovative Health Trust that provides care and support in the Northumberland and North Tyneside areas. The Trust provides excellent opportunities for training and development.
The successful candidate will be a vital member of the Palliative Care Team across both North Tyneside and Northumberland which is a large multidisciplinary service including Consultants, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors, and Nursing Assistants.
Job description Job responsibilities The post holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and have excellent leadership and communication skills. They will demonstrate management of people with complex life-limiting illnesses within hospital settings and will work in partnership to enable patients to be cared for in their preferred place of choice. Substantial palliative care experience would be an advantage.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Diploma/Degree level of study Registered Mentor Teaching qualification or equivalent
Desirable Supplementary prescribing qualification Diploma in Palliative/Cancer Care Oncology Qualification Community nursing experience
Experience Essential Substantial post-registration experience Symptom management Relevant experience in Palliative/Cancer Care
Desirable Advanced communication training Clinical Skills training Non-medical prescribing qualification Experience of working in both community and hospital settings
Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ
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