NHS

Band 6 Specialist Sister Palliative Care (Community)


Pay44,806.00 - 53,134.00 / year
LocationHampstead/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9391-25-1244?language=en&page=498&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The Specialist Sister contributes to the provision of specialist palliative care inthe North Camden community for patients facing life-limiting illnesses (withinthe remit of the multi-disciplinary team) and supporting the Clinical NurseSpecialists to manage their caseload. They will, with supervision, provideadvice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health andsocial care professionals. They will contribute to the development and smoothrunning of the service. The post holder will work to agreed professional,departmental and Trust boundaries as required to provide patient centeredseamless care and take part in the 7 day / week service to both community andhospital patients

      Main duties of the job

      The post holder will be expected:? To contribute, with clinical supervision, to the management of a caseloadand facilitate the provision of palliative care and end of life care topatients with life limiting issues, and potential facing their end of life, andsupport them and their families.? To contribute to leadership and innovation of nursing practice in palliativecare both in the community of North Camden, The Royal Free LondonHospital, and through the local end of life locality group? To contribute to the weekly specialist palliative care MDT? To contribute to education particularly with respect to end of life care.

      About us

      The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

      Details

      Date posted

      23 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 6

      Salary

      £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      391-RFL-7286100

      Job locations

      Royal Free London Hospital

      Pond Street

      Hampstead

      NW3 2QG


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

      Person Specification

      Royal Free World Class Values

      Essential

      • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

      Education & professional Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered Nurse
      • First degree in relevant subject to palliative care nursing

      Desirable

      • Post registration qualification in palliative care / cancer care / other medical specialty at level 3
      • Teaching and Assessing qualification and/or extensive teaching experience

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience and consolidation of registered nursing with evidence of development in a leadership role.
      • Experience of caring for patients with advanced, progressive illness
      • Experience of working in a learning environment

      Desirable

      • Recent experience in caring for patients within the community setting
      • Experience of Mentorship

      Skills and aptitudes

      Essential

      • Skills and knowledge in general palliative care
      • Able to articulate understanding of specialist palliative care
      • Able to effectively prioritise
      • Understanding of and commitment to team working
      • Ability to be self-directional, manage own time and workload
      • Can articulate experience of Clinical Governance responsibilities and issues
      • Can demonstrate evidence of developing leadership skills
      • Articulate the assessment of psycho-social and spiritual needs
      • Can demonstrate practical application of evidence based knowledge
      • Knowledge of the availability and referral criteria of specialist palliative care services
      • Is able to communicate clearly, effectively and sensitively
      Person Specification

      Royal Free World Class Values

      Essential

      • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

      Education & professional Qualifications

      Essential

      • Registered Nurse
      • First degree in relevant subject to palliative care nursing

      Desirable

      • Post registration qualification in palliative care / cancer care / other medical specialty at level 3
      • Teaching and Assessing qualification and/or extensive teaching experience

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience and consolidation of registered nursing with evidence of development in a leadership role.
      • Experience of caring for patients with advanced, progressive illness
      • Experience of working in a learning environment

      Desirable

      • Recent experience in caring for patients within the community setting
      • Experience of Mentorship

      Skills and aptitudes

      Essential

      • Skills and knowledge in general palliative care
      • Able to articulate understanding of specialist palliative care
      • Able to effectively prioritise
      • Understanding of and commitment to team working
      • Ability to be self-directional, manage own time and workload
      • Can articulate experience of Clinical Governance responsibilities and issues
      • Can demonstrate evidence of developing leadership skills
      • Articulate the assessment of psycho-social and spiritual needs
      • Can demonstrate practical application of evidence based knowledge
      • Knowledge of the availability and referral criteria of specialist palliative care services
      • Is able to communicate clearly, effectively and sensitively

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Royal Free London Hospital

      Pond Street

      Hampstead

      NW3 2QG


      Employer's website

      https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Royal Free London Hospital

      Pond Street

      Hampstead

      NW3 2QG


      Employer's website

      https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

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