R0033250 Palliative Care CNS - Guildford Hospital - Up to £50,000 pro rata dependent on skills and experience plus enhancements

We have an opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care CNS to join our Hospital. This post offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced palliative care nurse to set up a service at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital.

Job Description

As a Palliative Care CNS you will be work closely with the Palliative Care Consultant, as well as with other members of the MDT to provide the highest standards of specialist nursing care to patients with complex palliative care, symptom control and End of Life Care (EOLC) needs. The post holder will be expected to look at current provision of palliative care support and develop the service to meet the growing needs of the patients.

Job Type: This is a permanent part-time position with the potential of Saturday working in the future

Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently manage own caseload & responsible for the care and management of patients with life limiting illnesses including the provision of specialist symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care for the patient and family.
• Ensure continual optimal care for inpatients, outpatients and their families.
• Sharing of expert knowledge and training other members of staff
• Facilitate and support healthcare teams to implement evidence-based practice, and will contribute to the development of the Palliative and EOL Care Services.
• Development of policies, protocols, and guidelines for palliative care patients and ensuring they are implemented
• Initiate and audit the clinical effectiveness of the palliative care service.

Skills & Experience

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin.
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing or equivalent, and/or evidence of Masters level learning.
• Considerable post registration experience in an acute hospital within an oncology setting with experience in palliative care or area of relevance.
• Clinical leadership qualities, including team working and team building skills, with excellent communication & organisational skills, and the ability to problem solve in all types of situations.
• Level 2 Psychological Care Training / Advanced communication skills and systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) course are desirable.

Our Benefits

In return, we offer a working environment that will help you grow your skills and experience and get the best out of life. Other benefits include 25 days' annual holiday (increasing with service), gym membership, private healthcare and a range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits.

Be your best and join us in building a healthier nation.

Salary - Up to £50,000 pro rata depending on experience

Location - Guildford Hospital

Part time, 25 hours a week

Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.