Clinical Nurse Specialist

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced nurses with a special interest in palliative care to join our well-established and progressive hospital palliative care team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). ABOUT THE TEAM This is a permanent Band 6 position with the team providing specialist palliative care and end of life care to adults across Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital. We run a busy 7 day a week service from 8.30-16.30. We are a large team of Band 6, 7 and 8 specialist nurses, supported by our palliative medicine colleagues. We are fortunate to be involved with patients across the breadth of the Trust, making this a diverse role. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a specialist nurse you will provide advice, education and support to patients, their families and other health care professionals. You will support patients with advanced life limiting conditions that require specialist symptom management, psychological care, rehabilitation and end of life care. You will assist in supporting ward staff and facilitating excellence in the delivery of end of life care, together with key enablers such as advance care planning. You will deliver palliative care education and training both formally and informally. You will work collaboratively and in partnership with other health care professionals, offering appropriate leadership and advice to colleagues in hospital and community services. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse with a genuine interest in palliative care, along with a commitment to continuous learning, team work and mutual support. We look forward to hearing from applicants who are experienced registered nurses with a degree in a relevant subject or who can show evidence of professional development at this level. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate clinical expertise within the field of palliative care in addition to excellent communication skills, the ability to critically review and experience of teaching in a clinical setting. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on 14th July 2020 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. For further details / informal visits contact: Polly Curtis Clinical Nurse Specialist 023 8120 4126 polly.curtis@uhs.nhs.uk Mark Cawley Lead Nurse 023 8120 4126 mark.cawley@uhs.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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