Specialist Nurse; Internal

An exciting opportunity to join our Specialist Palliative Care/ End of Life Team (Northern) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist band 7, based in NDDH and working closely with our Eastern colleagues.

You will provide expert, evidence-based assessment, advice and support for patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs, their families and carers.

Working autonomously as a core member of the multidisciplinary team, you will undertake holistic specialist assessment and care planning, contribute to complex clinical decision-making and provide sensitive psychological, social and cultural support. As an expert resource, you will advise and educate colleagues and contribute to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, audit, research and service improvement.

You will be a Registered Nurse with significant experience in palliative medicine. You will have advanced assessment and communication skills, sound clinical judgement and the resilience to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment.

A relevant degree and advanced communication training are required; non-medical prescribing and a teaching qualification are desirable. You will demonstrate strong leadership skills working with trust staff, primary and tertiary care, including our Integrated care Board (ICB).

Working Pattern:Monday-Friday 9-17:00hrs

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

information please contact:Keely Dempsey Specialist Palliative Care / End of Life Lead (North) EXT 3642  . Sarah Sargent Senior Operations Manager   .

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

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