Clinical Nurse Specialist - Hospice Community Services

Job summary Currently, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our clinical team and help us provide the highest quality of care to our patients.
Main duties of the job As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert advice related to specific conditions or treatment pathways, conduct research and implement new changes that can enhance the patients' health quality.
You will be responsible for prescribing medication, assessing, diagnosing and managing patient problems, providing education and supportive counselling to the patients' and families.
Proven experience in a similar role and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team are essential.
About us St. Luke's Hospiceis a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable.
Our mission is to promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed.
Job description Job responsibilities Other responsibilities include: Assessing the health needs of patients, families and carers Providing expert advice related to specific conditions Providing education to other health professionals and carers Conducting research to improve health outcomes Implementing changes to improve care and services Person Specification About you Essential Proven experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Excellent communication and patient-focussed approach Strong assessment, clinical and decision-making skills Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team A current and valid registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)