PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

DISCHARGE CO-ODINATOR STAFF NURSE

CRITERIA / E / D / METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Qualifications

1. First level RGN. Registered with NMC / X / Certificate – PIN number
2. Evidence of continuing professional development / X / Professional development folder

3. Formal qualification in palliative care

/ X

4. Attendance at communication skills course

/ X / Certificate

5. ECDL or other basic IT competency qualification

/ X

6. Teaching/mentoring qualification

/ X
Experience
7. Interest in palliative care / X / Application Form/ Interview
8. Knowledge of multidisciplinary working / X / Interview
9. Awareness of end of life pathway tools / X / Interview

Personal Attributes

10. Committed to the vision, values and objectives of Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services

/ X / Application Form/ Interview
11. Pleasant warm personality with a kind and sympathetic attitude /

X

12. Positive attitude to change and flexible working practices /

X

/ Interview
13. Highly self -motivated and enthusiastic about the work of Trinity / X / Interview
14. Good organisational skills / X / Interview

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

15. Good communication skills both verbally and written

/ X / Application Form/ Interview

13. Ability to work within codes of professional practice

/ X / Application/interview
14. Ability to establish good working relationships and works well in a team of both paid and volunteer staff / X / Interview
15. Good level of IT skills (minimum required ability to log in, e-mail, check calendars & use word documents) / X / Application Form/ Interview
16. Able to physically carry out the duties of this role (see job description) / X / Application Form/ Interview
17. Able to follow instruction and also use own initiative / X / Application Form/ Interview
18. Willingness to learn new tasks, procedures or methods / X / Application Form/ Interview