We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist assessment, advice and personalised care planning for patients with palliative and supportive care needs across the Trust.
• Coordinating care and ensuring effective communication between patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting decision-making and advance care planning to help patients receive care that aligns with their goals and preferences.
• Working collaboratively with hospital, community and primary care services to facilitate smooth transitions of care, minimise delays and support timely discharge whenever appropriate.
• Providing education and support to healthcare professionals to enhance knowledge and promote high-quality palliative and end-of-life care across the organisation.
• Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives to continually improve patient care and service delivery.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide sensitive and complex information, build therapeutic relationships and support patients and families during challenging situations.
• Strong clinical assessment and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload of patients.
• A commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice.

You will be supported to develop your skills as a CNS through a programme of competencies with support from colleagues and clinical supervision.

The service operates seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register.
• Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6.
• Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies.
• Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice.
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice.
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
• Understanding of personal accountability.
• Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
• Able to critically review and communicate clinical information.

Desirable criteria

• Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies.
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed.
• Counselling qualification.
• Palliative care course.
• IT training.
• Change Management, clinical practice development.
• Multidisciplinary team working.
• Interest in nurse –led care.
• Organisational/strategic awareness.
• Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First.
• Always Improving.
• Working Together.