Job summary
Flexibility to be work at any or our 3 hospices:
- The Nook Hospice NR14 7PX
- The Treehouse Hospice IP3 8NS
- Milton Hospice CB24 6AB
Working Pattern:
Monday - Friday
Occasional weekend working to support activities
*A full UK driving license and use of own car is essential for this role*
Salary:
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum, experience dependent
Band 7
Main duties of the job
The role:
The transition into adult services is a unique process for all and the service should be individualised to meet the varying holistic needs and support. EACH are re-establishing a full-time role, which aims to provide a focus on the transition for young people and their families who have life limited and life threatened conditions.
Are you:
- Passionate about ensuring holistic needs, high quality standards and support isin place for a young person and their family transitioning into adult services?
- Enthusiastic to promote the needs ofyoung people undergoing their transition to adulthood, through collaborative working and partnership with other service providers?
Do you have:
- Experience and interest in working with young people and their families throughout the transition period?
- Experience working in palliative care?
Responsibilities include:
- Lead on implementation of EACH's strategic plan to evolve and develop transition service across the East of England for young people moving into adulthood.
- To provide support, guidance and education to the young person, their family and thecare team in Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA), Liberty Protection Safeguards, Advocacy and Best Interests.
About us
Comprehensive range of benefits:
- Free onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices
- Pool car provided when working in the community
- NHS pension - continuation if already contributing
- Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance
- Free eye tests & cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing support & Employee Assistance Programme
East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH)supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are extremely proud to say all three of our hospice services were ratedOUTSTANDINGwhen last inspected by theCare Quality Commission.This fantastic achievement is due to the commitment and professionalism of our wonderfully dedicated employees and volunteers.
At EACH we are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, in particular from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds.
EACH is proud to be Investors in People accredited.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- To develop and implement ways of
working with young people and their families which are consistent across EACH
and meet National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and other
nationally recognised standard.
- To ensure the development of
effective working partnerships and relationships between EACH, YP and adult
services to meet the needs of YP transitioning into adulthood, including, GP, adult
hospital and community services, adult hospice services, Teenage Cancer Units
and social care providers
- To represent EACH at local,
regional and national meetings and events relating the care of YP and their
transition into adult services
- To work with the EACH Education
team to develop training specifically related to YP and the Deprivation of
Liberty Safeguards procedure and Mental Capacity Act
- To work in collaboration with
service user engagement groups to review, develop and implement ways to ensure
YPs voices are heard and their universal wellbeing needs are met
- To develop a range of activities
which empower and support YP and their families through the process of
transition into adulthood and adult services
- To work with Marketing and
Communications team to develop the use of social media technology to engage and
support YP
- To evaluate and audit the
effectiveness of strategies for caring for YP
- To actively participate in and
represent EACH at the Regional Action Group (RAG) and lead EACH Young Persons
Action Group (YPAG)
- To advise safe practice in the
transfer from DoLs to Liberty Protection Safeguards.
- To support evidence-based
practice, advising to the operational leadership team (OLT) on identified issues
and areas for improvement.
Team Working:
- Ensure members of the team provide high quality
evidence based holistic palliative care to YP
- Be a role model setting high standards and
promoting an ethos of lifelong learning and development within the EACH care
teams
- Build effective working relationships internally
and externally to EACH ensuring collaborative progress on matters relating to YP
and transition
- Recognise and report problems and work with others
to solve them
Professional Responsibilities:
- Fulfil
professional registration
- Remain
competent by identifying continuing professional development opportunities as
necessary to maintain up-to-date knowledge
- Prioritise
a combination of diverse tasks
- Develop
and maintain positive professional relationships within and external to, EACH.
- Advocate
for and support parents/carers and young people.
- Recognise
the level of emotional stress that may be encountered when working with BCYP
and their families who are dealing with life restricting issues and to seek
appropriate support for self.
- Have
an awareness of own personal responses in relation to the maintenance of a safe
environment and identification of potential risk for all personnel, BCYP,
families and significant others.
Governance Activities:
- Support the development of appropriate clinical standards
and quality initiatives and participate in reviewing relevant Policies and Standard
Operating Procedures etc. to ensure high quality care is always delivered
- Participate in clinical supervision, safeguarding
supervision, management supervision and annual appraisal ensuring challenging
objectives are set and achieved and a personal development plan is agreed
- Adopt a reflective approach to personal practice
and learn from experience
- Participate in relevant clinical governance
activities within EACH
- Plan and deliver audits according to EACHs audit
programme as required.
- Provide statistical information through data
collection and present activity and impact
outcomes
This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended as necessary.
It is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- To develop and implement ways of
working with young people and their families which are consistent across EACH
and meet National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and other
nationally recognised standard.
- To ensure the development of
effective working partnerships and relationships between EACH, YP and adult
services to meet the needs of YP transitioning into adulthood, including, GP, adult
hospital and community services, adult hospice services, Teenage Cancer Units
and social care providers
- To represent EACH at local,
regional and national meetings and events relating the care of YP and their
transition into adult services
- To work with the EACH Education
team to develop training specifically related to YP and the Deprivation of
Liberty Safeguards procedure and Mental Capacity Act
- To work in collaboration with
service user engagement groups to review, develop and implement ways to ensure
YPs voices are heard and their universal wellbeing needs are met
- To develop a range of activities
which empower and support YP and their families through the process of
transition into adulthood and adult services
- To work with Marketing and
Communications team to develop the use of social media technology to engage and
support YP
- To evaluate and audit the
effectiveness of strategies for caring for YP
- To actively participate in and
represent EACH at the Regional Action Group (RAG) and lead EACH Young Persons
Action Group (YPAG)
- To advise safe practice in the
transfer from DoLs to Liberty Protection Safeguards.
- To support evidence-based
practice, advising to the operational leadership team (OLT) on identified issues
and areas for improvement.
Team Working:
- Ensure members of the team provide high quality
evidence based holistic palliative care to YP
- Be a role model setting high standards and
promoting an ethos of lifelong learning and development within the EACH care
teams
- Build effective working relationships internally
and externally to EACH ensuring collaborative progress on matters relating to YP
and transition
- Recognise and report problems and work with others
to solve them
Professional Responsibilities:
- Fulfil
professional registration
- Remain
competent by identifying continuing professional development opportunities as
necessary to maintain up-to-date knowledge
- Prioritise
a combination of diverse tasks
- Develop
and maintain positive professional relationships within and external to, EACH.
- Advocate
for and support parents/carers and young people.
- Recognise
the level of emotional stress that may be encountered when working with BCYP
and their families who are dealing with life restricting issues and to seek
appropriate support for self.
- Have
an awareness of own personal responses in relation to the maintenance of a safe
environment and identification of potential risk for all personnel, BCYP,
families and significant others.
Governance Activities:
- Support the development of appropriate clinical standards
and quality initiatives and participate in reviewing relevant Policies and Standard
Operating Procedures etc. to ensure high quality care is always delivered
- Participate in clinical supervision, safeguarding
supervision, management supervision and annual appraisal ensuring challenging
objectives are set and achieved and a personal development plan is agreed
- Adopt a reflective approach to personal practice
and learn from experience
- Participate in relevant clinical governance
activities within EACH
- Plan and deliver audits according to EACHs audit
programme as required.
- Provide statistical information through data
collection and present activity and impact
outcomes
This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended as necessary.
It is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification i.e Nursing (Child, Adult or Learning Disabilities) Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy list not exhaustive
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree or diploma or other professional training relevant to field of practice, or evidence of working towards this
- Knowledge of the law and best practice requirements relating to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Consent, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding young people.
- Knowledge and understanding of childrens palliative care services
Desirable
- Evidence of studying at Master level
- Qualification in Leadership and Management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills, motivation and development of people
- Act as a positive role model which enables change
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Initiative and ability to problem solve, formulate solutions and provide sustainable recommendations
- Enthusiastic and flexible approach to work
- Proven track record of reliability
- Ability to work effectively with people with diverse skills, abilities and experience
- Ability to manage own time, prioritise work and work to deadlines
- Comfortable working autonomously, with minimal supervision
- Able and willing to work within a palliative care environment
- IT literacy (e.g. word processing, e-mail, PowerPoint, spreadsheets)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must have full UK drivers licence and own transport
- Evidence of commitment to own continuing professional development
- Ability to travel across the region as required
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people experiencing transition services
- Experience of managing projects and implementing change in the workplace
- Evidence of working within a professional multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of developing working relationships with external providers and organisations
Desirable
- Experience of evaluating services and professional practice including the involvement of services users
- Previous experience of working as a transition lead
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification i.e Nursing (Child, Adult or Learning Disabilities) Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy list not exhaustive
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree or diploma or other professional training relevant to field of practice, or evidence of working towards this
- Knowledge of the law and best practice requirements relating to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Consent, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding young people.
- Knowledge and understanding of childrens palliative care services
Desirable
- Evidence of studying at Master level
- Qualification in Leadership and Management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills, motivation and development of people
- Act as a positive role model which enables change
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Initiative and ability to problem solve, formulate solutions and provide sustainable recommendations
- Enthusiastic and flexible approach to work
- Proven track record of reliability
- Ability to work effectively with people with diverse skills, abilities and experience
- Ability to manage own time, prioritise work and work to deadlines
- Comfortable working autonomously, with minimal supervision
- Able and willing to work within a palliative care environment
- IT literacy (e.g. word processing, e-mail, PowerPoint, spreadsheets)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must have full UK drivers licence and own transport
- Evidence of commitment to own continuing professional development
- Ability to travel across the region as required
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with young people experiencing transition services
- Experience of managing projects and implementing change in the workplace
- Evidence of working within a professional multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of developing working relationships with external providers and organisations
Desirable
- Experience of evaluating services and professional practice including the involvement of services users
- Previous experience of working as a transition lead
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
