Temporary Palliative Care ACP/ANP Band 7 or Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6

Duties • Working mainly in our Palliative Advice Centre, as well as being an integral part ofthe medical team on the in-patient unit. • Undertaking holistic assessments of patients using examination and diagnostic skillsand where appropriate, prescribing. • Your excellent communication skills will be utilised to support families and carers,liaise with other healthcare professionals, and mutually agree upon plans of care. • You will provide specialist advice and support to patients and carers, both face to • face and via telephone. With the support of the multidisciplinary team, you will bepivotal in the co-ordination of care for palliative patients across East Cheshire, andlink in closely with specialist palliative care colleagues. • And to undertake other duties as may be required and which are commensuratewith the post and grade of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Duties • Working mainly in our Palliative Advice Centre, as well as being an integral part ofthe medical team on the in-patient unit. • Undertaking holistic assessments of patients using examination and diagnostic skillsand where appropriate, prescribing. • Your excellent communication skills will be utilised to support families and carers,liaise with other healthcare professionals, and mutually agree upon plans of care. • You will provide specialist advice and support to patients and carers, both face to • face and via telephone. With the support of the multidisciplinary team, you will bepivotal in the co-ordination of care for palliative patients across East Cheshire, andlink in closely with specialist palliative care colleagues. • And to undertake other duties as may be required and which are commensuratewith the post and grade of the role.