Qualifications / First Level Registration with NMC /
Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development /
Experience / Experience of dealing with vulnerable adults in a care setting /
Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and the ability to form good working relationships at all levels including volunteers /
Experience of working in a person centred/personal outcomes approach
/ Experience of working in a community care setting /
Experience of Specialist Symptom Management /
Recent Palliative Care Experience /
Skills / Strong communication skills to explain complex and sensitive information effectively in both written and oral to both patients, families, carers and other professionals /
Have good IT Skills in Microsoft and email applications /
Understands specific needs of patients requiring palliative or end of life care /
Demonstrate commitment to the patients right to be involved in decision making relating to their health care and ensuring decisions are understood by care teams /
Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and make effective decisions. /
Knowledge of Specialist Symptom Management
/ Good Presentation and Teaching Skills
/ Abilities /
Physical capability of performing the role and carrying out responsibilities required by the duties of this post
/ Ability to be an effective advocate for the patient with multi-disciplinary teams across all healthcare settings /
Able to effectively manage own time and work load /
Able to work shift patterns including nights, weekend, bank holidays /
Able to make effective use of available resources to benefit the patients and Hospice. /
Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment /
Able to manage competing and complex patient/family priorities /
Ability to work as a team member /
Other / Awareness of personal safety issues /
Awareness of and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the hospice /
Full Driving Licence and Use of Vehicle /
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