Description
We are recruiting a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist for our hospital Symptom Control and Palliative care team at UCLH.
The successful candidate will work autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients with complex symptom control and palliative care needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as an expert clinician for patients and carers with complex Symptom Control and Palliative needs within UCLH
- Independently manage a caseload of patients with complex needs
- Provide palliative care advice within general multidisciplinary teams
- Deliver skilled assessment and communication addressing advance care planning, psychosocial and spiritual assessment, and end-of-life decision-making
- Serve as an expert advisor on pain and symptom management
- Provide education to staff and support to carers and families
Requirements:
- Extensive post-registration experience in the relevant specialty
- Experience in case or ward management
- Relevant post-basic qualifications
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Contemporary and relevant clinical knowledge and expertise
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £58,133 to £65,261 per annum
- Fixed-term contract for 9 months
- Full-time position
Location: University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU