Community Palliative Cns

Job summary Cheshire Wirral Partnership NHS Trust are looking to appoint an palliative clinical nurse specialist to work within the Community Specialist Palliative Care Team within West Cheshire .
The team consists of Clinical Nurse specialists ,Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapists, a Therapy Assistant and administration staff.
Experience of working in the community is desirable as the role is based supporting patients in their own homes.
We are looking for a well-motivated Clinical nurse specialist with excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
The successful candidate will receive a full supportive induction when they join the team and will work closely with the wider MDT.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that prides itself in delivering high quality care, in the right place, every time.
If you have the desire to make a difference to the people of Cheshire West then the Palliative Care Team is the place to be.
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000** The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership.
Terms and conditions apply.
Main duties of the job The post holder will provide holistic care and support to patients with complex palliative care needs with malignant or non-malignant life limiting conditions, working autonomously and as part of a team.
They will deliver care to patients registered with a West Cheshire GP in their own home.
The post holder will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.
They will also promote advanced care planning, management of complex end of life symptoms and patient and carer expectations whilst meeting the holistic care needs of the patient.
Over recent years there has been a lot development within the service and the successful candidate will need to share the teams drive to take the service forward.
You also need to be passionate about delivering quality care to people receiving palliative or end of life care.
As the role involves the assessment and treatment of patients within their own home access to transport for work purposes is essential.
This a permanent full time post working for Cheshire Wirral partnership which is based at the hospice of The Good Shepherd, Chester.
About us CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do.
We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters.
This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life.
Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment.
The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours.
You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community.
As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check.
Costs are deducted from salary following are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service.
A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application.
We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse First level degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway Post-graduate qualification in palliative care or relevant subject or working towards Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Research qualification Advanced communications skills training or prepared to work towards Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards Knowledge and Expertise Essential High level of clinical and technical knowledge relating to palliative care.
Teaching/assessment and presentation skills Exemplary written communication skills Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above in palliative care.
Experience of multi-professional working Experience of teaching Evidence of good communications skills Experience of supporting and influencing change.
Desirable Experience of audit and research Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK Leadership and management experience