Nurse Consultant

3 weeks ago


Canterbury, United Kingdom Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Consultant must be able to deliver high quality care to patients, enable other practitioners to maintain professional expertise, and to be able to demonstrate a high degree of professional autonomy within their role of a specialist within palliative care.

The Nurse Consultant will develop or maintain an area of specialist interest and support the Medical Director and the wider executive team with the realisation of the Pilgrims Hospices clinical strategy.

This includes the development of clinical policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines; collaboration with relevant external stakeholders and specialists in that topic and the development and support of working parties and champions at the hospice.

Specialist interests might include non-malignant conditions and widening access to minority groups.

We are looking for exceptional people with comprehensive nurse expertise and with a deep commitment to holistic care. From first assessment tothe final days of life, our team ensures comfort and dignity throughout everystage.

Please note that successful candidates for this role will be invited to interview on 9 July 2024

Pilgrims Hospices does not have the ability to support sponsorship at this time, therefore please ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying.

Main duties of the job

As part of our clinical leadership team working alongside Consultantsin Palliative Medicine, our Nurse Consultants will also be supported bySpeciality doctors and doctors in training and Advanced Clinical Practitioners.This clinical leadership team will:

Deliver high-quality patient care with expertiseand autonomy. Developand maintain specialist areas of interest to support our clinicalstrategy. Collaborate with stakeholders to developpolicies and procedures. Lead and motivate teams to improve standards ofpractice. Contribute to research, evaluation and qualityassurance initiatives. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards andfoster a patient-centred environment.

About us

Pilgrims Hospices is a great place to work, develop a career and feel engaged by delivering a role that makes a real difference in the East Kent communities we work in. To help candidates make an informed choice when considering employment with us, we have summarised the our main benefits and some smaller perks:

Weoffer incremental increases through pay step progression, based on the lengthof service within each pay band and we recognise relevant experience already served within otherorganisations. of paid holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays. Continuation of the NHS pension scheme if you have contributed within the last 12 months. Occupational sick pay from day 1 of employment. Enhancements for unsociable hours worked. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Free parking on site Free tea / coffee for staff Subsidised meals (currently £2 per meal). Job description

Job responsibilities

NurseConsultants are expected to practice at an advanced level and are able todemonstrate the following:

An expert practice function by delivering ahighquality care to patients, enabling other practitioners to maintain professionalexpertise, and to be able to demonstrate a high degree of professional autonomywithin their role of a specialist within palliative care. Education, training and development to others. Professional leadership and consultancy.

Contribute to development ofprofessional practice, through the promotion of evidence-based practice and audits of standards of care.

This description is not exhaustive and for further information, please refer to the Job Description document attached.

Person Specification

Right to Work in the UK

Essential

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship. Documentary evidence of proof will be required as part of the pre-screening application process.

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Level One Registration; MSc Palliative Care/Advanced Clinical Practice; Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills; Non-medical Prescribing; Advanced Communication Skills

Desirable

Post-graduate Teaching Qualification; Leadership Qualification; Experience as a Designated Medical Practitioner DMP for non-medical prescribers

Experience

Essential

Significant Experience within a Specialist Palliative Care Environment; Experience of working within palliative care at an advanced practice level; Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise; Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge. Displays sound professional judgement; Exercises sound clinical risk management; Sees patients within a holistic context

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence-based care; Shows self-discipline record-keeping & legibility Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities & planning effectively; Able to manage conflicting & unpredictable demands; Builds strong & effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & confidence; Understands the NHS system: nationally, regionally & locally

Desirable

Experience on leadership in a voluntary hospice; Experience of a lead role in governance or strategy
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