End of Life Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom Medway NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate End of Life Care Specialist to join our team at Medway NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in providing expert holistic care and support to patients approaching end of life and their families.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide expert care and support to patients and their families, ensuring their physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual needs are met.
  • Work collaboratively with the Palliative Care Team to ensure seamless transitions through the patient's individualized care journey.
  • Act as a point of reference for end of life care advice for nursing, pharmacy, and medical staff within the hospital.
  • Proactively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to ensure quality and timely care.
  • Ensure that patients' physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual needs are addressed and regularly reviewed.
  • Anticipate and respond to patient and family concerns.
  • Work independently as a lone worker and be accountable for the administration of drugs and maintenance of records.
  • Expertly manage complex symptoms through pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, promoting comfort and quality of life.
Requirements
  • Registered Nurse - Adult
  • Education to level 6 (degree) or equivalent level of education, training, or experience
  • 3 years post-registration experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Passion for end of life care
Desirable Qualifications
  • Mentorship course or equivalent
  • Clinical experience in End of Life Care and the guidance that governs practice
  • CQC fundamental standards applicable to end of life care
  • Competent clinical skills - patient assessment, symptom assessment, and symptom management


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