Community Nurse Specialist role in the Community Palliative Care Team at Dorothy House Hospice, open internally. The work centres on managing a caseload of people with life-limiting illness, giving symptom control and advance care planning in their own homes. The post is community-based, working with GPs and district nurses, on 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday. Fit depends on a first-level nurse qualification and a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
What the job involves
- Manage a caseload of patients with life-limiting illness, providing specialist palliative care assessments, advice and support in the community
- Support patients and families with symptom management, advance care planning and complex decision-making
- Work collaboratively with GPs, district nurses, hospital colleagues and wider healthcare professionals to coordinate high-quality care
- Act as a specialist resource for health and social care professionals, giving clinical advice, support and education
- Support development of innovative community palliative care services and continuous quality improvement
- Take part in education, mentorship and training for colleagues, learners and partner organisations
- Promote multidisciplinary team working and ensure care reflects Dorothy House's values and standards
- Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and research where appropriate
What’s required
Qualifications
- First Level Nurse qualification
Experience
- Band 6-level clinical experience or equivalent
- Clinical experience in a relevant specialty, with evidence of palliative care knowledge
- Experience facilitating learning and practice
- Demonstrable experience working alongside and supporting other team members
- Ongoing evidence of professional development
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
Checks & eligibility
- UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
Nice to have
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber, or willingness to undertake the course
- PACR course for clinical assessment and analytical skills, or willingness to undertake
- Experience in teaching or education
- Research skills
- Experience working in the community
- Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification, such as district nursing specialist practitioner, independent prescribing, or palliative care, oncology or long-term illness specialist qualifications
What’s offered
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' holiday each year
- Training and development from day one
- Pension with life assurance
- Colleague discount across 30 retail stores
- 55p per mile for work travel
- Access to impartial, confidential advice through the Mindful Employer Plus Charter
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
