Senior Staff Nurse - Specialist Palliative Care Inpatient Ward

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  • Norwich
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
To act as a resource to other team members in the delivery of expert, evidence based clinical care for patients with life-threatening illness who have complex specialist palliative care needs. It is acknowledged that this role requires a significant level of specialist knowledge and skills as well as mental and emotional effort.To provide leadership and support to the ward nursing team helping co-ordinate and manage the team and patient care delivery.To be a leading member of the multidisciplinary team ensuring continuity and quality in the provision of patient careTo assist the ward manager in the organisation of nursing activities, ward budgets, personnel and education of the nursing teamTo contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice on the unitTo represent the service and profession when required, deputising for the ward manager as requiredMain duties of the jobThe post holder will have a good knowledge and understanding of specialist palliative careTo provide holistic specialist palliative care nursing assessment of patients and carers with highly complex needs, identifying priorities of care, implementing strategies in order to give this care and evaluation to ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence.To act as a resource to other team members in the delivery of expert, evidence based clinical care for patients with life-threatening illness who have complex specialist palliative care needs. It is acknowledged that this role requires a significant level of specialist knowledge and skills as well as mental and emotional effort.To provide leadership and support to the ward nursing team helping co-ordinate and manage the team and patient care delivery.To be a leading member of the multidisciplinary team ensuring continuity and quality in the provision of patient careTo assist the ward manager in the organisation of nursing activities, ward budgets, personnel and education of the nursing teamTo contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice on the unitTo represent the service and profession when required, deputising for the ward manager as requiredAbout usFind out more about working for our organisation here:https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2565ae62eb.htmlPlease note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number839-7429298-PGJob locationsPriscilla Bacon LodgeCentury Place, ColneyNorwichNR4 7YAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse - NMC level 1
  • Diploma in Nursing and or Study to Degree Level or equivalent
  • Mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable
  • Relevant post registration qualification in palliative care/ oncology
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous post registration experience
  • Experience of team leadership
  • Has an understanding of specialist palliative care / oncology
  • Ability to manager situations / environment
Desirable
  • Knowledge of healthcare reform relevant to specialist palliative care e.g. The end of life care strategy, NICE Guidance, NHS Cancer Plan
  • Able to demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of symptom control
  • Previously worked in a palliative care setting inside or outside the NHS
Skills, Abilities and KnowledgeEssential
  • Computer Literate
  • Communication Skills
  • Knowledge of use of tools for advanced care planning
  • Awareness of current legislation / policy to end of life care
  • Ability to reflect on own practice
Desirable
  • Advanced communication skills
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Conscientious
  • Caring and empathetic
  • Honest and Trustworthy
  • Innovative, adaptable to change
  • Motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
  • Assertive, self-aware and resilient
  • Listening
  • Positive
  • Team player
Desirable
  • Has vision and drive
OtherEssential
  • Shows respect to others
  • Able to make own travelling arrangements to meet the needs of the role
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse - NMC level 1
  • Diploma in Nursing and or Study to Degree Level or equivalent
  • Mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification
Desirable
  • Relevant post registration qualification in palliative care/ oncology
ExperienceEssential
  • Previous post registration experience
  • Experience of team leadership
  • Has an understanding of specialist palliative care / oncology
  • Ability to manager situations / environment
Desirable
  • Knowledge of healthcare reform relevant to specialist palliative care e.g. The end of life care strategy, NICE Guidance, NHS Cancer Plan
  • Able to demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of symptom control
  • Previously worked in a palliative care setting inside or outside the NHS
Skills, Abilities and KnowledgeEssential
  • Computer Literate
  • Communication Skills
  • Knowledge of use of tools for advanced care planning
  • Awareness of current legislation / policy to end of life care
  • Ability to reflect on own practice
Desirable
  • Advanced communication skills
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Conscientious
  • Caring and empathetic
  • Honest and Trustworthy
  • Innovative, adaptable to change
  • Motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
  • Assertive, self-aware and resilient
  • Listening
  • Positive
  • Team player
Desirable
  • Has vision and drive
OtherEssential
  • Shows respect to others
  • Able to make own travelling arrangements to meet the needs of the role

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