Community Palliative Care Clinical Nurse ... - St Ann's Hospice

Person SpecificationPost: Community Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care (Macmillan) Band 7Department:Responsible to:Accountable to:Community ServicesTeam LeaderClinical Operational ManagerEssential Desirable Identified ByEducation /ExperienceIntellectual SkillsSpecialist SkillsAptitudesPersonal Attributes 1 st level registration. Evidence of recent study. Evidence of personal development. Relevant degree Teaching/assessors qualification Recordable Oncology/Palliative qualification 2 years experience at Band 6 or above. Demonstrates ability to set and establish priorities. Excellent communication skills with the ability to workacross. a range of services. Ability to take on board new concepts. Able to problem solve. Strategic awareness. Demonstrate ability to teach multi-professional team. Demonstrate ability to work autonomously and as partof a team. Ability to evaluate research and ensure evidencebased practice. Awareness of issues relating to clinical governance. Ability to establish good working relationships topromote best practice. Able to take responsibility for caseload of patients. Good presentation skills with teaching ability. Ability to manage and participate in change at clinicallevel. Aware of self responsibility and own professionaldevelopment. Demonstrate experience and understanding of currentissues in palliative care, Oncology/Palliative CarePatients. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding ofcommunity nursing issues. Ability to manage self and meet deadlines. Self awareness of own personal development needsand a commitment to undertake relevant educationalactivity to meet the full role. Friendly and caring manner. Car driver/owner. Audit ExperienceApplication formInterviewApplication formInterviewApplication formInterviewInterviewPage 8 of 8KSF Job Description – CNSCSPCTB6 (updated 050111)