Bank Clinical Nurse Specialist - Theale, United Kingdom - Sue Ryder

Description

Job summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Duchess of Kent Hospice

Reading, RG30 2DX

Ad hoc hours available

£ £ per hour Depending onexperience

Be there when it matters

There has never been a more importanttime to provide high quality, specialist

end-of-life care to support patientsand their families.

About us

Weoffer a range of services in Berkshire from three sites: Sue Ryder Duchess ofKent Hospice, Wokingham Day Hospice and Sue Ryder Palliative Care HubBerkshire.

Atthe Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading, and through our Day Services in Newburyand Wokingham, we look after people living with life- limitingconditions, and offer support for families too. We provide expert care andsupport across Berkshire.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

Sue Ryderare pleased to invite applications from experienced nurses to join awell-established

friendlyteam as a Bank Clinical Nurse Specialist in Reading. You will be supportingpatients with an End of Life diagnosis to remain in their homes.

The dutiesof this role will include assessing referrals for admission to the service,performing comprehensive assessment of patients, Planning, implementing andevaluating care delivery according to changing healthcare needs, identifyingissues which are deemed to be actual/potential palliative care emergencies,compiling action plans to mitigate distress, Ensuring such plans are developed,documented and communicated in a collaborative way with other professionals,patients and their families. As well as:

Using advanced assessment skills toidentify reversible symptoms, develop a plan of care and implement

Providing holistic specialist carefor patients in accordance with their needs, wishes and culture. This includesclinical assessment, planning care, monitoring progress, requesting appropriateinvestigations, and acting on the results

Establish and maintain effectivecommunication, often of a highly complex and contentious nature, with patients,carers/relatives, and professionals across health and social services. Usingverbal and written communication and negotiating skills breaking down barriersto understanding with various individuals

About us

Formore details please visit our website

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform attheir best during our recruitment and interview process so please let us knowif you require any adjustments made. Please see more details on the linkbelow:

If you want more than just a job, wewant you.

Join the team and be there when itmatters.

SueRyder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whetherthats a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition were there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people thecompassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life theypossibly can.

Job responsibilities

About you

We arelooking to recruit a registered nurse with experience as a community palliativecare nurse or would consider a nurse with experience in palliative care andevidence of continued professional development in this speciality. You shouldhave excellent communication skills and qualifications in advanced clinicalassessment, mentorship and non-medical prescribing or be prepared to undertaketraining.

Qualifications

Essential