Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 weeks ago


Thatcham, United Kingdom Sue Ryder Full time

Job summary

Be there when it matters

There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist

end-of-life care to support patients and their families.

About us

We offer a range of services in Berkshire from three sites: Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice, Wokingham Day Hospice and Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub Berkshire.

At the Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading, and through our Day Services in Newbury and Wokingham, we look after people living with life- limiting conditions, and offer support for families too. We provide expert care and support across Berkshire.

You will need a full UK driving liscence and access to a car.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

Sue Ryder are pleased to invite applications from experienced nurses to join a well-established friendly team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Reading. You will be supporting patients with an End of Life diagnosis to remain in their homes.

The duties of this role will include assessing referrals for admission to the service, performing comprehensive assessment of patients, Planning, implementing and evaluating care delivery according to changing healthcare needs, identifying issues which are deemed to be actual/potential palliative care emergencies, compiling action plans to mitigate distress, Ensuring such plans are developed, documented and communicated in a collaborative way with other professionals, patients and their families. As well as:

Using advanced assessment skills to identify reversible symptoms, develop a plan of care and implement

Providing holistic specialist care for patients in accordance with their needs, wishes and culture. This includes clinical assessment, planning care, monitoring progress, requesting appropriate investigations, and acting on the results

Establish and maintain effective communication, often of a highly complex and contentious nature, with patients, carers/relatives, and professionals across health and social services. Using verbal and written communication and negotiating skills breaking down barriers to understanding with various individuals

About us

While we do not mandate the COVID-19 vaccination, we strongly encourage anyone working closely with vulnerable people to be fully vaccinated. Sue Ryder has a duty to protect those in our care and the vaccination is considered best practice to protect yourself and others from the virus.

If you want more than just a job, we want you.

Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We are looking to recruit a registered nurse with experience as a community palliative care nurse or would consider a nurse with experience in palliative care and evidence of continued professional development in this speciality. You should have excellent communication skills and qualifications in advanced clinical assessment, mentorship and non-medical prescribing or be prepared to undertake training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered

Desirable

NMP qualification

Experience

Essential

Palliative Care Experience

Desirable

Community Palliative Care Experience

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