Specialist Palliative Care Nurse

We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity, for an experienced nurse to join our Specialist Palliative Care Team (SPCT), currently consisting of Hospital and Community Macmillan Palliative Care Nurse Specialists, Consultants in Palliative Medicine and Admin and Clerical Team. Main duties of the jobThe SPCT provides specialist support, care and advice to patients and their families living with life limiting illness, in Wrexham and Flintshire, across primary and secondary care. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high quality, accessible palliative care service, providing specialist support, care and advice to patients and their families living with life limiting disease. The post holder will be expected to work in and from Ysbyty Maelor as required. The post holder will be expected to work week days and regular weekends, during the hours of 9 - 5pm. If you have the relevant experience and qualifications, alongside a strong desire to work within specialist palliative care, then we would love to hear from you.Informal enquiries and visits are strongly encouraged. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
1st level registered general nurse Post registration qualification in relevant area or knowledge gained through equivalent experience
Desirable
Non-Medical Independent Prescriber
ExperienceEssential
Significant post registration experience in relevant speciality Experience of working effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
Experience in palliative care settings Teaching skills and experience
SkillsEssential
Ability to independently make clinical decisions Advanced communication skills Ability to work both within a team and autonomously
Desirable
Experience of participation in research and audit
KnowledgeEssential
Knowledge of the current advances and issues in palliative care
Personal QualitiesEssential
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Employer detailsEmployer nameBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardAddressWrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TDAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 050-NMR388-#####
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