Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Palliative Care Nurse
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Specialist Palliative Care Nurse
Job Opportunity: Palliative Care Nurse
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with a strong passion for palliative care to join our established and dynamic Specialist Palliative Care Team at Dudley Group.
Key considerations for the role:
- Have you recently undertaken study to deepen your knowledge and skills in this area?
- Do you have experience in project work, education, working autonomously, and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team? If so, then this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
As a Palliative Care Nurse, you will support patients within the Hospital by:
- Conducting holistic assessments and reviews of patients with palliative care needs.
- Delivering specialist palliative care interventions, including:
- Symptom management
- Psychological support
- Providing advice and support to families and staff.
- Demonstrating excellent communication skills in supporting patients and their families.
- Acting as a role model for clinical leadership and high standards of compassionate care.
Additionally, you will play a critical role in:
- Teaching and education, delivering specialist advice and guidance across organisational boundaries.
- Implementing and embedding key initiatives to enhance palliative and end-of-life care.
- Ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and facilitating effective communication between all service providers.
- Representing nursing views and supporting patient advocacy in multi-professional meetings.
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Progressive duties include:
- Leading the development and promotion of a high-quality, cost-effective palliative care service.
- Embedding patient and public involvement within practice.
- Developing patient-focussed education, including self-management training.
- Actively contributing to patient perspectives in decision-making processes.
Requirements
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- A strong commitment to palliative and end-of-life care.
- Ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
Benefits & Corporate Values
At Dudley Group, we prioritise the wellbeing of our patients and staff by delivering world-class healthcare and fostering an environment aligned with our vision: "Excellent healthcare, improved health for all."
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Supporting our employees through:
- Flexible working and healthy work-life balance.
- Inclusive culture, ensuring a diverse and representative workforce.
- Professional development opportunities through training, workshops, and career growth initiatives (e.g., communication, leadership, team development, cultural competency and values).
Dudley Group is committed to the NHS People Promise:
We will treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and respect. Our people are our strongest asset. Everyone working for NHS Scotland proves this every day in the work they do.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): We offer numerous opportunities for learning and growth and actively endorse EDI policies—visit our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page for more details.
Contact Information
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please proceed to:
Name: Samantha Worthing Job Title: Deputy Head of Nursing Specialist Palliative Care Email: sam.newey@nhs.net Telephone: 01384 321523
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