Palliative Care Specialist
Core
Provide compassionate, patient-centered palliative care to individuals with cancer and haematological disorders, managing symptoms and supporting patients and families throughout the course of illness.
Role type
Clinical palliative care specialist (oncology/hematology)
Builds
Holistic care plans and symptom management for advanced cancer and blood disorder patients
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology / Hematology / Palliative Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Palliative care principles, symptom management, pain relief strategies, opioid administration, advance care planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical governance
Preferred skills
Clinical research, mentorship, cultural sensitivity
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop individualized care plans addressing pain, nausea, fatigue, and dyspnoea; Administer medications including opioids and adjuvants; Guide patients and families through advance care planning and end-of-life discussions; Educate patients and families on condition management and symptom strategies; Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with ethical guidelines and hospital policies; Engage in clinical research and mentor junior healthcare professionals
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC