Interim Pre-Operative Assessment Specialist Nurseband 6

Job overview An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurse to join the well established and dynamic community team at The Macmillan Unit.The successful applicant will ideally have experience in community nursing, symptom control in palliative care, caseload management, leadership skills and advance communication skills appropriate to the needs of this patient group.The post holder will be expected to work independently as part of the wider specialist palliative care service and across the interface between primary and secondary care.This position includes working weekends on a rota basis. The role is permanent.Base Location: Macmillan Unit, Christchurch HospitalInterview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification which are attached to this advert. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification which are attached to this advert. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Qualification in Palliative CareNon Medical Prescribing QualificationPhysical Examination courseNMC registered Nurse Desirable criteria Advanced Communication skills training Experience Essential criteria managing specified patient caseloadDemonstrable experience of palliative care Desirable criteria experience of working in a community setting Technical skills Essential criteria Extended roles: prescribing, DNACPR/AAND conversations, advanced physical assessment.Effective communication skills using a range of methods