Macmillan Associate Specialist Palliative Care
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Macmillan Associate Specialist Palliative Care - BAND 6 -22.5 HOURS - Permanent
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the established and dynamic multi-professional Specialist Palliative Care Team at Stockport NHS FT as a Band 6 Associate Specialist Palliative Care Nurse.
We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative Registered Nurse with a relevant degree or portfolio of evidence working at this level. In addition a specialist qualification or significant experience working with patients with complex needs.
Able to demonstrate evidence of recent professional development in palliative care with developed palliative care clinical practice experience, knowledge and skills.
Applicants will have excellent advanced communication skills and experience of multi-professional team working. They must also have a commitment to the delivery of high quality patient care and ideally have experience of managing a clinical caseload.
An ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with excellent time management skills is essential. The service covers a 7 day rota, therefore flexible working is required to provide this.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Post holder will:
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level RN
- First degree or portfolio of evidence at this level
- Specialist Qualification in Palliative Care
- Evidence of recent professional development in Palliative Care
Desirable
- NMP V300
- Teaching Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Multidisciplinary Team working
- Knowledge of management and treatment of the patient with palliative care needs in line with local and national guidelines
- Knowledge of research and evidence based practice
- Awareness of current issues in palliative care
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience of dealing with patients with complex needs
- Evidence of oncology or palliative care experience
- Involvement in education and training
- Multidisciplinary Team working
Desirable
- Managing a clinical caseload
- Working in a community setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Ability to identify training needs and deliver education sessions
- Leadership training and development
About the employer
Job Summary:
Working within the Stockport Specialist Palliative Care Team (SSPCT), in contributing to the provision of a co-ordinated and comprehensive 7 day service for patients and carers requiring specialist palliative care. The post holder will manage their own caseload and provide specialist palliative care advice and support in both community, hospital and nurse led clinic settings. Participating where appropriate to non-clinical aspects of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role including audit, education and research.