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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
The post-holder will have a good knowledge base relevant to this post including the assessment, management and leadership skills necessary for the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care. This individual will be responsible for providing expert clinical advice and support to patients with life-limiting illness, along with their families/carers, in collaboration with all members of the multi-professional team.
This opportunity offers a chance to join a highly motivated and dynamic team which is committed to providing specialist palliative care. We are committed to assessing patient’s needs in a timely fashion as soon as they arrive at the front door of our hospitals and ensure through fast track discharge that they receive this care closer to home as soon as possible.
Working in a team of medical staff, clinical nurse specialists, palliative care consultants, healthcare support workers/complementary therapists and AHPs, you would be contributing to the development and delivery of this vital service.
The base of this post is anticipated to be the Grange University Hospital but will be confirmed upon appointment to suit the needs of the service. You would be part of a rotation working in all the 4 hospitals within the secondary care service in ABUHB. This will include the Grange University Hospital, Nevill Hall Hospital, Royal Gwent Hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.
Main duties of the job
This Individual Will
Effectively manage their own caseload of palliative care patients in secondary care, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and on a rotational cover for weekends.
Promote effective working links with both NHS and voluntary sectors to ensure a coordinated specialist service to patients with complex palliative care need along with their families/carers.
Support the Directorate in achieving the delivery of the objectives specified in the Welsh Government Palliative and End of Life Care quality statement.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures model continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse with a first level degree
- Teaching qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Qualification in palliative care/oncology or demonstrable evidence of nursing experience with palliative/ oncology patients
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Research/audit qualification or experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of assessment and management of patients with life threatening diseases
- Understanding/appreciation of strategic issues influencing palliative care at a local/national level
- Demonstrate an ability to problem solve clinical, operational and people management issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written and presentation skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of nursing experience with palliative/ oncology patients
- Teaching experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a Hospital/Hospice/ Community setting
- Advanced communication skills training