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    Full-time
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  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a keen interest in palliative care, nursing experience, teamwork skills, and the ability to work under supervision while providing support and advice to patients and professionals.
  • You will provide palliative and end-of-life care under supervision, offer support to patients and carers, and contribute to service development in North Camden.

Requirements

  • A genuine interest in palliative care
  • Commitment to continuous learning
  • Teamwork and mutual support
  • Dynamic and highly motivated
  • Experience in nursing
  • Ability to provide a responsive service Mon-Sun 9am-5pm
  • Ability to work under the supervision of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Palliative Medicine Consultants and Consultant Nurse
  • Ability to provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers, and other health and social care professionals
  • Ability to contribute to the development and smooth running of the service
  • Ability to work to agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will provide a responsive service Mon-Sun 9am-5pm for patients in North Camden community with specialist palliative care and end of life care needs.
  • All care given will be under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialists, Palliative Medicine Consultants and Consultant Nurse.
  • They will, with supervision, provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health and social care professionals.
  • They will contribute to the development and smooth running of the service.
  • The post holder will work to agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to provide patient centred seamless care.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Band 5 Staff Nurse.

What kind of team will the nurse be joining?

The nurse will be joining the community palliative care team based at the Royal Free Hospital.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are full-time at 37.5 hours per week, providing a service from Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm.

In which area will the nurse be providing care?

The nurse will be providing care for patients in the North Camden community.

Who will supervise the post holder?

The post holder will be supervised by Clinical Nurse Specialists, Palliative Medicine Consultants, and the Consultant Nurse.

What kind of care will the nurse be involved in providing?

The nurse will be involved in providing specialist palliative care and end-of-life care.

What kind of support will the post holder provide?

The post holder will provide advice, education, and support to patients, their carers, and other health and social care professionals.

How many patients does the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust care for?

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust cares for over 1.6 million patients.

Are there opportunities for career development?

Yes, the role offers invaluable experience for those looking to develop their career in palliative care, as well as access to continuous learning and training.

Who can be contacted for more information about the job?

For more information, you can contact Kate Flynn or Nancy Eglinton at rf-tr.palliativecare@nhs.net or call 020 7830 2905.

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Today, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three London hospitals; Barnet Hospital in north London, Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield and the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital became part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust on 1 July 2014. Last year our highly skilled healthcare teams provided treatment and care for over a million patients and achieved some of the best clinical outcomes in England. Our mortality rates have been the best among England's hospital trusts for many years. Our goal is to continue excelling and to be in the top 10 per cent in the UK for clinical research, scientific medical research and teaching outcomes. We provide a wide range of routine and specialist health services and we aim to deliver world class healthcare to our patients. To do so, we combine world class expertise with leading healthcare that is local, patient-focused and friendly.