Palliative Care CNS
Location
Dartford, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/10/2025
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Description
Job Summary
The successful applicant will be a key member of the Palliative Care Team working to support a 7 day service on a rotational basis within the trust. We are small palliative care team that is visible on the wards, providing specialist palliative care. We are involved in exciting QI Front door and Respect Projects this year which the successful applicant would be supporting. We are involved in trust wide education and training to ensure palliative care is a focus on everyone's agenda.
A keen interest in palliative care is essential if not directly part of a palliative care team.
Main duties of the job
To apply specialist expert knowledge to effectively assess individual patients and implement patient centred plans of care. To communicate clearly and compassionately to ensure patients and families have the information they require. Facilitate discussions to encourage proactive decision making for end of life care. Ensure patients preferred place of care is clearly discussed and identified, ensuring anticipatory care plans are in place wherever possible. Co-ordinate supporting discharges from hospital to community care and being an advocate for patients and families.
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About Us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year incl HCAS per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
252-7254476-A
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Palliative Care CNS Role within District General Hospital - Please refer to job description for main role and responsibilities - see attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Palliative Care CNS Role within District General Hospital - Please refer to job description for main role and responsibilities - see attached.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Education and Training
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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The successful applicant will be a key member of the Palliative Care Team working to support a 7 day service on a rotational basis within the trust. We are small palliative care team that is visible on the wards, providing specialist palliative care. We are involved in exciting QI Front door and Respect Projects this year which the successful applicant would be supporting. We are involved in trust wide education and training to ensure palliative care is a focus on everyone's agenda.
A keen interest in palliative care is essential if not directly part of a palliative care team.
Main duties of the job
To apply specialist expert knowledge to effectively assess individual patients and implement patient centred plans of care. To communicate clearly and compassionately to ensure patients and families have the information they require. Facilitate discussions to encourage proactive decision making for end of life care. Ensure patients preferred place of care is clearly discussed and identified, ensuring anticipatory care plans are in place wherever possible. Co-ordinate supporting discharges from hospital to community care and being an advocate for patients and families.
1.1
About Us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year incl HCAS per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
252-7254476-A
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Palliative Care CNS Role within District General Hospital - Please refer to job description for main role and responsibilities - see attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Palliative Care CNS Role within District General Hospital - Please refer to job description for main role and responsibilities - see attached.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Relevant post-registration clinical courses or evidence of continuing professional development
- Clinical Assessment Skills working towards or willingness to undertake.
- Non-medical prescribing course, working towards or willingness to undertake.
- Postgraduate qualification or Masters level study involving palliative care, oncology/haematology, or other appropriate modules (or commitment to work towards)
- Management or leadership course.
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Knowledge of symptom management and holistic needs assessments
- Knowledge of national guidance on improvements for end of life care
- Able to manage a clinical caseload
- Able to recognise and resolve conflict or manage difficult situations
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills and competence in working across several types of software
- Ability to work autonomously
Essential
- Extensive palliative post registration experience ideally within hospice/ acute trust
- Experience of multi and inter-disciplinary teamwork
- Effective caseload and workload management
- Experience in training and educating others
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience working at Band 7 level (or equivalent), managing others
- Experience in presenting to multi-disciplinary groups
- Experience of gathering and analysing detailed information
- Experience of Nurse Led Practice
Essential
- Able to meet the complex demands of the post
- Conscientious and collaborative
- Flexible approach, expected to work flexibly, including bank holidays and weekends
- Resilience
Education and Training
Essential
- Able to meet the complex demands of the post
- Conscientious and collaborative
- Flexible approach, expected to work flexibly, including bank holidays and weekends
- Resilience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer's website
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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