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Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with an interest in palliative care. We are looking to recruit a full time 37.5 hours a week band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join Swansea Bay University Health Board Specialist Palliative Care Team
The Specialist Palliative Care team work across Hospital and Community sites and this role will be expected to rotate across the settings.
It is essential that the applicant will have at least two years' experience working at band 5 or above delivering palliative and end of life care to patients. The post holder will be supported to develop your existing skills and knowledge around holistic clinical assessment and management of palliative patients.
The post holder will be supported to develop interpersonal and communication skills as the role includes difficult conversations with patients and those important to them. Also, developing professional relationships with services across secondary and primary care in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To work as a part of the Multi professional team providing specialist palliative care throughout the Swansea Bay University Health Board, primarily to the hospital and community service. To work effectively as an autonomous practitioner promoting and maintaining quality of life for patients with cancer or other life threatening illnesses requiring specialist palliative care and into bereavement for relatives and carers.
To provide specialist clinical assessment of complex symptom and psychological problems. To provide support, advice and leadership to health care professionals in line with national and local guidelines ensuring a cohesive, holistic and evidence based approach to the management of palliative patients.
The Post holder will be required to work as part of the 7 day rota which includes bank holidays and weekends.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex religion or belief race age sexual orientation gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Attributes
Essential
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Ty Olwen
Morriston Hospital
Swansea
SA6 6NL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-NMR183-0624
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The Specialist Palliative Care team work across Hospital and Community sites and this role will be expected to rotate across the settings.
It is essential that the applicant will have at least two years' experience working at band 5 or above delivering palliative and end of life care to patients. The post holder will be supported to develop your existing skills and knowledge around holistic clinical assessment and management of palliative patients.
The post holder will be supported to develop interpersonal and communication skills as the role includes difficult conversations with patients and those important to them. Also, developing professional relationships with services across secondary and primary care in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To work as a part of the Multi professional team providing specialist palliative care throughout the Swansea Bay University Health Board, primarily to the hospital and community service. To work effectively as an autonomous practitioner promoting and maintaining quality of life for patients with cancer or other life threatening illnesses requiring specialist palliative care and into bereavement for relatives and carers.
To provide specialist clinical assessment of complex symptom and psychological problems. To provide support, advice and leadership to health care professionals in line with national and local guidelines ensuring a cohesive, holistic and evidence based approach to the management of palliative patients.
The Post holder will be required to work as part of the 7 day rota which includes bank holidays and weekends.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex religion or belief race age sexual orientation gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse & Current NMC Registration
- Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in palliative care.
- Proficient level of knowledge in palliative care - minimum 2 yrs experience at band 5
- Knowledge of service improvement
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Palliative Care Course/Module
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 yrs experience at band 5 with experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
Desirable
- Experience of participating in practice change
Attributes
Essential
- Can demonstrate SBU values
- Ably to work flexible to meet the business needs e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team
- Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner
- Awareness of current developments within the NHS
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentations
- Awareness of professional issues and developments
- Able to manage time effectively
- Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Ty Olwen
Morriston Hospital
Swansea
SA6 6NL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-NMR183-0624