Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

The CNS contributes to the provision of specialist palliative care in the acute hospital setting for patients facing life-limiting illnesses (within the remit of the multi-disciplinary team) accepting patient referrals to agreed criteria and managing their own caseload with the support of the Lead Nurse and Consultant Nurse. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health and social care professionals. They will contribute to the development and smooth running of the service. The post holder will work to agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to provide patient-centered seamless care and will take part in the 7 day / week service to hospital patients and North Camden community patients.Responsibilities

To manage a caseload and provide an expert and autonomous nursing service for patients with life limiting illness and potentially facing end of life care issues, and support them and their families, using advance clinical judgement and knowledge in palliative care.To lead and innovate nursing practice in palliative care on the Royal Free Hospital siteTo take part in a 7 day / week face to face clinical nurse specialist -specialist palliative care service.To contribute to the weekly specialist palliative care MDTTo design and deliver specialist palliative care education; and deliver end of life education.To support and mentor students in the team.To take part in the regular palliative care team programme of audit and review of clinical practice.To develop research skills and contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary research within palliative care.Commitment and Development

We will offer continuing education, support, and development, to develop your skills as a clinical nurse specialist.About Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in AandE, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.ukPlease see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation TrustThis advert closes on Wednesday 27 Aug ..... full job details .....