An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Specialist Palliative Care Team at South Tyneside Hospital.

This role is a developmental role to support a Band 6 nurse to develop into a Band 7 Specialist Palliative Care Nurse over a period of up to 2 years.

Opportunities will be given to support with training and education that is required for the role which would include Clinical Skills and Non-medical Nurse Prescribing.

A passion for working within Palliative Care and supporting with education and training to deliver a high quality service.

Main duties of the job

The job will be based within the Team at South Tyneside Hospital and will be to work flexibly mon fri 9-5.

Good communication skills and some knowledge and experience working with patients who have life limiting illness.

Experience of MDT working and managing own caseload. A desire to work within a Team who deliver high quality patient care and work with their extended team in the community.

Some understanding of the current local and strategic Palliative Care Issues and recommendations to support ongoing good practice.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Communicates effectively with patients where English is not the first language, those who have communication or language difficulties which could be due to cognitive impairment Communicates highly sensitive condition-related information to patients, relatives and professionals as required Ensures the maintenance of effective communication, written, verbal and electronic in multi-agency environments Within the Integrated Team: Clinical Team Manager acts as line manager and undertakes responsibility for operational and organisational requirements (sickness, performance management, allocation of resources, day to day management of the team) Specialist Practitioner works collaboratively as caseload holders and care coordinators, provides clinical leadership and support for the management of complex patients on the teams caseload Community Staff Nurse with the Specialist Practitioner is responsible for the work allocation, clinical leadership, support and guidance in the management of the teams activity

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current 1st level NMC registration
• Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent)
• Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Leadership and Management Course
• Basic knowledge of financial management
• Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
• Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
• Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Understanding of contemporary nursing issues
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Knowledge of how to facilitate learning
• Leadership skills
• Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues
• Knowledge of research and clinical audit
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics
• Venepuncture and sub cutaneous drug administration
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Practice assessor / practice assessor skills
• Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
• Time management
• Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care

Desirable

• Qualification in specialty
• Resource management skills
• Counselling and appraisal skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of care delivery in palliative care
• Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 5 or at Band 6
• Evidence of leadership activity
• Evidence of leading innovation in practice
• Evidence of leading change management
• Evidence of practice development

Desirable

• Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
• Budget Management
• Participation in recruitment and selection process
• Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence
• Experience in implementing quality frameworks

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

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