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Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse looking to make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a Clinical Nurse Specialist, to join our Community Nurse Specialist team, based in and working throughout Taunton. You will undertake the holistic assessment, planning and delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care for patients, with advanced, progressive life limiting disease.
Job Responsibility
Manage a caseload of patients, delivering holistic care and specialist advice to support patients and their families
work closely with GPs, community teams and other professionals, acting as a key resource for palliative care
managing and prioritising a specialist caseload of patients in the community
undertaking holistic assessments and developing personalised care plans
providing expert symptom control and end-of-life care advice
supporting patients and families with advance care planning
working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and primary care colleagues
delivering sensitive and complex communication with compassion and professionalism
maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to quality improvement
supporting education, mentorship and development of colleagues and students
Requirements
Registered Nurse
post registration experience within palliative care, oncology, or a related subject
ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
excellent communication skills
passionate about palliative care and have a thorough knowledge of life limiting illnesses
ability to travel
What we offer
33 days holiday including bank holidays, rising to 35 days after 1 year, increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time)
recognise continuous service for clinical staff paid at band 5+ who join directly from the NHS or another hospice
ability to buy and sell annual leave
NHS pension continuation where applicable
6% employer / 5% employee contribution for non-NHS staff
life assurance cover (2x salary)
health cash plans
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, counselling, wellbeing support, and legal/financial advice
Blue Light Discount Card
enhanced maternity leave
excellent learning and development opportunities
free on-site parking in Yeovil and Taunton
opportunities to volunteer and support fundraising initiatives