Job summary

37.5 hours per week over 4days will include some unsocial hours

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for two AssociateClinical Nurse Specialists to rotate between our In-Patient Unit (IPU) andWillen at Home (WAH) community team.

As part of a specialist multi-professional team, theAssociate CNS will be autonomous in the assessment, planning, delivery,evaluation and management of patients with complex specialist palliative careneeds.

Working collaboratively across the In-patient unit (IPU)and Willen at Home (WAH) team, the successful candidate will provide support inthe local community, setting, coordinating and prioritising appropriateadmission into IPU, demonstrating best practice and educational support.

Main duties of the job

The successfulapplicant will have a minimum of 3 years post registration experience with atleast 2 years working in cancer/palliative care and demonstrates an interest inservice and professional development along with the passion to deliver qualitycare; a nurse prescriber would be desirable.

As the role ispart community based you should be confident working alone and must hold adriving licence and have access to a car.

About us

In return foryour skills you can expect:

To join a supportive and caringteam

Generousannual leave entitlement starting at 35 days pro rata (inclusive of statutoryand bank holidays)

Freeonsite parking at the Hospice

Employerenhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme or continuedmembership of the NHS pension scheme

Enhanced maternity, adoptionand sick pay provision

Ongoing commitment to educationand professional development

Blue Light Card discounts (withmembership)

Excellenton-site subsidised catering facilities

Access toEmployee Assistance Programme

For more information and to apply please visit our website

Date posted

13 February 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,847 to £40,100 a year plus a 5% shift allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0365-23-2012

Job locations

Willen Hospice

Milton Road

Willen

Milton Keynes

MK15 9AB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

1.Function as part of the IPU and WAH service and as part of the wider Hospice multidisciplinaryteam. Manage, Assess and prioritise patients on the caseload to best meet thespecialist needs of all patients and families accessing the hospice services.

2. Provide a specialist palliative care service through Willen Hospice working with the local Primary Care Team and Community Nursing service, responding to the needs of the patient, and working across organisational boundaries as required.

3. Assess the wider needs of the patient and their family providing specialist advice and information on symptom control and psychological support, referring to other specialists and support networks as required.

4. Maintain good liaison with community and acute/tertiary hospital staff and develop communication with key professionals involved in the patients care across the health and social care settings. Promote a collaborative and co-operative working relationship with peers and multi-professionals contacted in the course of work.

5. Act as an educator in relation to specialist palliative care patients, hospice nursing staff and the community nursing team. Participate in the development and delivery of formal and informal teaching programmes for health care professionals and allied professionals across the health care community.

6. Be proactive in the development of IPU and WAH service in the Milton Keynes area working with the Service Leads, Associate Director of Clinical Services and other providers.

7. Work with the CNS team in the implementation of audit/research projects and disseminate findings through the Audit and Quality Committee. Proactively participate in research projects as an individual and within the team. Be actively involved in clinical audit within the clinical and service provision agenda, providing direction in service development.

8. Actively engage and take initiative of personal professional development and participate in any opportunities identified. Complete all associate CNS competencies and be willing to complete the Non medical prescribing course.

9. Participate in the On-Call Rota, providing out of hours support to the IPU and WAH

Code of Conduct for all Employees

1. To operate at all times within the Willen values.

2. To act in a way that promotes the wellbeing of staff, volunteers, patients and families.

3. To work constructively with colleagues and stakeholders at all times.

4. To act as an ambassador for Willen at all times

5. To maintain confidentiality at all times.

6. To participate in annual Appraisal and attend any training identified.

7. To attend all mandatory training, e.g. fire training, moving etc.

8. To abide by the Policies and Procedures of Willen Hospice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

1.Function as part of the IPU and WAH service and as part of the wider Hospice multidisciplinaryteam. Manage, Assess and prioritise patients on the caseload to best meet thespecialist needs of all patients and families accessing the hospice services.

2. Provide a specialist palliative care service through Willen Hospice working with the local Primary Care Team and Community Nursing service, responding to the needs of the patient, and working across organisational boundaries as required.

3. Assess the wider needs of the patient and their family providing specialist advice and information on symptom control and psychological support, referring to other specialists and support networks as required.

4. Maintain good liaison with community and acute/tertiary hospital staff and develop communication with key professionals involved in the patients care across the health and social care settings. Promote a collaborative and co-operative working relationship with peers and multi-professionals contacted in the course of work.

5. Act as an educator in relation to specialist palliative care patients, hospice nursing staff and the community nursing team. Participate in the development and delivery of formal and informal teaching programmes for health care professionals and allied professionals across the health care community.

6. Be proactive in the development of IPU and WAH service in the Milton Keynes area working with the Service Leads, Associate Director of Clinical Services and other providers.

7. Work with the CNS team in the implementation of audit/research projects and disseminate findings through the Audit and Quality Committee. Proactively participate in research projects as an individual and within the team. Be actively involved in clinical audit within the clinical and service provision agenda, providing direction in service development.

8. Actively engage and take initiative of personal professional development and participate in any opportunities identified. Complete all associate CNS competencies and be willing to complete the Non medical prescribing course.

9. Participate in the On-Call Rota, providing out of hours support to the IPU and WAH

Code of Conduct for all Employees

1. To operate at all times within the Willen values.

2. To act in a way that promotes the wellbeing of staff, volunteers, patients and families.

3. To work constructively with colleagues and stakeholders at all times.

4. To act as an ambassador for Willen at all times

5. To maintain confidentiality at all times.

6. To participate in annual Appraisal and attend any training identified.

7. To attend all mandatory training, e.g. fire training, moving etc.

8. To abide by the Policies and Procedures of Willen Hospice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Nursing Degree or Diploma

Experience

Essential

  • 3 years post registration experience

Desirable

  • 2 years working in cancer/palliative care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Nursing Degree or Diploma

Experience

Essential

  • 3 years post registration experience

Desirable

  • 2 years working in cancer/palliative care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).