Specialist Palliative Care Nurse

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the established and dynamic Specialist Palliative Care Team as a Palliative Care Nurse. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with a passion for palliative care. If you have undertaken recent study to support your knowledge and skills in this area and are experienced in undertaking projects, education, working autonomously and collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team, we want to hear from you.

• Acts as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others.
• Promotes a culture that supports self‑management.
• Provides specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care.
• Leads the development, management and promotion of the service, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective care.
• Embeds patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.
• Leads on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
• Takes personal responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers.
• Actively participates in multi‑professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views.
• Acts as a role model for excellent advanced communication skills and expertise.
• Demonstrates skills in conflict resolution and competent negotiation skills when dealing with difficult or challenging situations.
• Leads the development of patient‑focused education, including training to self‑manage ongoing consequences of treatment.

In return we will offer you a supportive environment whereby you can develop your skills and specialist knowledge within the field of palliative and end‑of‑life care.