Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Title Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Location Devon
Job Type Permanent
Speciality Clinical Nurse Specialist
Rates £43,719 - £50,028

Description

We are delighted to offer a new opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the In-Patient Unit team. As a specialist nurse you will be joining an established team providing expert clinical management of pain and symptom control as well as psychological support and care in the last days of life. Integral to your clinical role you will also support the delivery of training and education to staff in the unit, to include direct teaching, shadowing and peer support. You will be an independent nurse prescriber. 

Key responsibilities   

  • Working closely with and reporting to the Head of IPU Nursing, you will provide guidance, support and development to the nursing team to deliver palliative care, pain management, symptom control, and emotional support to patients and their loved ones. 
  • To act as a mentor and role model for the IPU Nursing team, leading by example, and demonstrating consistent, fair and professional behaviours. 
  • As a non-medical prescriber (NMP) to contribute to pharmacology discussions, using the Ashtons E-Pharmacy system for electronic prescribing, administration and ordering of medications. 

Our ideal candidate 

We’re looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care who has the passion, skills, commitment, and resilience to support the leadership of this established team. To succeed in this role you will need: 

  • Registered Adult Nurse 1st level with NMC 
  • Be an Independent Nurse Prescriber 
  • Qualifications in Advanced clinical skills and Communication in palliative care nursing 
  • Leadership Qualification/Willingness to undertake within 6 months in post 
  • Significant post qualifying experience working within palliative care in a multidisciplinary care environment 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skill  
For more information, contact Gaurang Barot on +44(0) 203 411 5531 or email on gaurang@permanenthire.co.uk