Acute Oncology ACP/ANP

The overall purpose of this post is to support the delivery of the End of Life Care Strategy within LNWH. The post holder will be involved in the delivery of nursing care for patients in the last phase of life, with knowledge, skill, and competence beyond that of a traditional healthcare assistant. You will support and contribute to education and training of registered nurses, healthcare assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) regarding the specific needs of patients and their families/carers at the last phase of life. Working under indirect supervision, as part of the nursing team, you will have responsibility for delivering nursing care to patients within a delegated caseload. You will participate in multidisciplinary working and the development, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare services. To view the main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Knowledge and Experience Experience working in the acute healthcare setting Minimum of 3 years\’ experience as a healthcare assistant Demonstrates leadership and teaching ability Ability to work on own initiative Experience of team working Experience of training others Experience working with patients in the last days of life Skills, Abilities, and Attributes Enthusiastic and motivated Commitment to continued professional development Good verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisational skills and time management Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets Knowledge of national guidelines for managing patients in the last phase of life #J-18808-Ljbffr