Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Specialist Palliative and End of life Team in Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Northern site.
- To manage a Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life caseload.
- To engage in the full range of activities consistent with the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- To develop and sustain partnership working with individual groups, communities and agencies.
- Facilitate the planning and delivery of care programmes to address patient needs and develop/ improve the service
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
To provide high quality specialist palliative nursing care, advanced symptom management, advice, education and support to patients, relatives and carers. Working in collaboration and acting as a resource to other Clinical nurse Specialists, medical teams in providing expert advice and support for Speciality Palliative and End of life patients within RDUH (Northern Acute and Community).
As a Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist and part of the team you will be working closely with the Palliative Care Consultant, as well as with other members of the MDT, and Trust colleagues, to provide the highest standards of specialist nursing care to patients and relatives who have complex palliative care, symptom control and/or End of Life Care needs.
You must be compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated, act with integrity and respect diversity with competent IT skills. You will need commitment and drive and have a flexible adaptable approach to your work.
We require someone who can work both autonomously and as part of a team. Leadership, innovation, motivation and excellent communication skills are essential.
We will endeavour to support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience further, to enhance the needs in delivering ‘outstanding ‘care to our population.
We offer a friendly and positive, challenging work environment with a strong commitment to Team work and service development.
You will be based in North Devon District Hospital but may need to travel to meet patient needs/ deliver education.
Within the supporting statement of your application, please can you provide an example of where you have demonstrated "Striving for Excellence" within a similar role.
Working Pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working hours can be discussed at interview
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Keely Dempsey, Specialist Palliative/End of life Lead, on 01271 311642 or keelydempsey@nhs.net
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.
About Us
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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
