Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care

• The SPC CNS team manage new and existing referrals of adult patients with complex palliative care needs
• The SPC CNS manages individual cases assessing individual needs, advising on symptom management needs and sigposting to other service
• Attending the weekly SPC MDT
• Managing the education needs of generalist staff
• Attending the Trust SPC/ EOLC Steering Group and contributing to discussions

• RGN extensive post-registration experience of which a significant amount worked at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant clinical environment
• Diploma in Palliative and supportive care
• Possession of a relevant degree
• Assessing and mentoring or teaching qualification ie ENB 998 or equivalent
• Counselling/ advanced comms qualification or training to add
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Expert knowledge relevant to the speciality/department/field of practice
• Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing and healthcare, e.g. NSFs, NHS Plan, NHS Cancer Plan and service improvement agenda
• Comprehensive understanding of audit and research methodologies
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• Clinical Governance
• Is able to articulate a personal philosophy of nursing and understanding of clinical nurse specialism
• Demonstrates understanding of the role and fit of the CNS within service provision
• Senior Nurse experience in palliative care
• Experience within either hospital or community setting
• Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
• Previous experience of research and quality audit including its application
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints

• Non Medical Prescriber qualification or willingness to work towards
• Relevant Masters degree or in the process of completing

Flexible working