Associate Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurse

2 days ago


Norwich NR, United Kingdom NHS Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nurse to work as an Associate Specialist Palliative Care Nurse (AfC Band 6), based in our friendly, supportive team in our Norwich team (City PLACE).

The Community Specialist Palliative Care Nursing teams are based at locations across Norwich, North, South and West Norfolk providing expert clinical palliative and end of life care for patients in their own homes and care facilities.

The service also provides a palliative care advice line which operates from a coordination centre at the new purpose-built Priscilla Bacon Lodge, in Colney Norwich.

The teams work as part of the wider Specialist Palliative Care Service which includes a consultant-led specialist inpatient unit, a Psychological Therapies team and a Day Therapies service.

We currently have opportunity for 2 secondment posts, 1 at 37.5 hours a week and the other 35 hours per week.

To deliver evidence-based clinical care for patients with life threatening illness who have complex specialist palliative care needs, from the point of diagnosis onwards under the supervision of the community Specialist Palliative Care Nurses.

To manage their own supervised clinical caseload, supporting patients and their families within their homes and in outpatient settings. The post-holder will link closely with community nursing teams, Hospice at Home/Supported Care, primary care, acute palliative care teams and the rest of services within specialist palliative care. The primary aim is to ensure continuity of care through all healthcare settings.

To undertake shifts as part of a clinical team operating the palliative care advice line service for professionals and patients/carers, providing clinical support and advice to any service users accessing this service.

To contribute to and be involved with audit, education/teaching and research.

The service offers a commitment to ongoing personal development and offers a supportive, friendly network of colleagues.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

To be responsible for caring for patients with life threatening illness with complex needs. Also, for their families and carers.

To work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring continuity and quality in the provision of patient care.

To recognise and deliver duty of care within legal and NMC requirements, Trust Policies and Clinical Governance.

To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice.



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