Clinical Nurse Specialists
Sue Ryder, Theale, West Berkshire
Clinical Nurse Specialists
£38286-£45129
Sue Ryder, Theale, West Berkshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: bef917d02ff54de187f9ec9cdbe0c970
Location ref: Theale, West Berkshire
Full Job Description
- Essential requirements - UK NMC Registered General Nurse or Adult Nurse with a Full UK driving licence and own transport - Primarily based at Sue Ryder Berkshire West, with an expectation to travel to our other sites, Duchess of Kent Hospice RG30 2DX and South Oxfordshire Palliative Care Hub OX10 6SL Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters. About us At the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice and community nursing services across Berkshire West, we look after people living with life-limiting conditions and offer support for families too. About the role Our Clinical Nurse Specialists play an essential role in providing high-quality, person centred care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. By combining clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills, they ensure that patients and families experience dignity, comfort, and peace during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Their role enhances the overall quality of palliative care and supports the healthcare team in delivering the best possible outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care Nurse who wants to work in a supportive environment where care of the patients comes first. Your main duties will be to provide direct assessment, support and advocacy to service users and carers dealing with complex, distressing and life-limiting illnesses. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring they receive timely advice and guidance. The role will be primarily based at our Berkshire West Community office in Theale, with travel to the In-Patient Unit at Duchess of Kent Hospice and the South Oxfordshire Palliative Care Hub in Wallingford, working a combination of day and night shifts. Travel will be coordinated from the Theale base. Responsibilities will include responding to telephone calls, offering appropriate clinical advice, and supporting the wider team to deliver high-quality care across both settings. The successful candidate will also be expected to have a strong interest in completing their Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) course as part of their ongoing professional development. In addition:
- You will collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate service user records., For more of our employee benefits please visit our website www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/ Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we're proud to support the 'Offer an Interview' scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support. If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitment@sueryder.org. Once in post you'll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments. For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
- NMC registered with an interest in working towards their Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Previous Palliative care Community experience
- Ability to support adjustments for diverse patient needs
- Skilled in accessible communication with patients and families
- Commitment to inclusion and patient advocacy Desirable Criteria:
- Advanced communication training (e.g. Sage & Thyme)
- Experience with symptom management in complex needs
Enhanced pay for unsociable hours - Company pension scheme
- Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
- 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
The successful applicant will play an active role within our team. Sue Ryder prides itself on giving our patients the best possible quality of life by providing a holistic and individualised service. Our ideal candidate will have significant experience of working in Palliative and End of Life Care with evidence of additional, role specific qualifications and professional development. Minimum Essential Criteria:
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