Job summary
Lead Nurse - Wandsworth End of Life Care Coordination
Service (WEoLCCS)
Salary: AfC Band 6
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Including weekends and public
holidays
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Wandsworth
End of Life Care Coordination Service (WEOLCCS) as a Lead Nurse. This is a
rewarding role within a dedicated team that is committed to making a meaningful
difference in the lives of patients and their families.
If you are looking for a role that will provide you with job
satisfaction, contributing to making a real difference in patients end of life
journeys and the opportunity to be part of a great team with support this could
be the right role for you.
As Lead Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in delivering
high-quality, patient-centred end-of-life care across Wandsworth. You will
support individuals in achieving their preferred place of care and death, help
reduce unplanned or inappropriate hospital admissions and facilitate timely
discharges from hospital settings.
The role demands initiative, empathy, and resilience, as it
involves supporting patients and families during some of the most difficult
moments in their lives. You will be expected to engage compassionately with
distressed and anxious individuals, offering both clinical expertise and
emotional support.
If you are seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a
real impact on patients end-of-life journeys and work within a supportive and
compassionate team, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership and management of the Royal Trinity Carers with the support of the Clinical Hub Team Lead
- To act as an End-of-life Care champion, building and maintaining professional relations (internally and externally) to promote the service
- To work closely with all service delivery teams, Continuing Health Care and care agencies to ensure care is planned to meet the unique and changing needs of patients, their families, and friends
- To provide an expert clinical resource to the team, the organisation, and external stakeholders
- To support the Clinical Hub Team Lead and Head of service in developing and implementing service improvement
About us
- We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5%or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
- A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
- Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
- Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
- 25% store discount in Trinity shops
- Life assurance cover
- Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
- Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
- Access to courses of free counselling
Job description
Job responsibilities
The WEoLCCS provides a dedicated, specialised
care coordination service and central point of contact for patients likely to
be in their last year of life and those who care for them.
The main responsibilities of the Lead Nurse
are:
- To be responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership and
management of the Royal Trinity Carers with the support of the Clinical Hub
Team Lead
- To act as an End-of-life Care champion, building and maintaining
professional relations (internally and externally) to promote the service
- To work closely with all service delivery teams, Continuing Health Care
and care agencies to ensure care is planned to meet the unique and changing
needs of patients, their families, and friends
- To provide an expert clinical resource to the team, the organisation,
and external stakeholders
- To support the Clinical Hub Team Lead and Head of service in developing
and implementing service improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
The WEoLCCS provides a dedicated, specialised
care coordination service and central point of contact for patients likely to
be in their last year of life and those who care for them.
The main responsibilities of the Lead Nurse
are:
- To be responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership and
management of the Royal Trinity Carers with the support of the Clinical Hub
Team Lead
- To act as an End-of-life Care champion, building and maintaining
professional relations (internally and externally) to promote the service
- To work closely with all service delivery teams, Continuing Health Care
and care agencies to ensure care is planned to meet the unique and changing
needs of patients, their families, and friends
- To provide an expert clinical resource to the team, the organisation,
and external stakeholders
- To support the Clinical Hub Team Lead and Head of service in developing
and implementing service improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of best practice in assessing end of life care needs
Desirable
- Community Nursing Experience
- Mentorship and teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- First Level General Registered Nurse
- A good understanding of the needs of patients with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them.
- Experience within the health or social care sector
- Understanding of the community palliative care service and the wider work of the hospice
- Understands the challenges of working with people with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them
- Understands the importance of and confidence to participate in multidisciplinary team discussions
- Understands the importance of recognising and responding to changes in patients condition
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership experience
- Understanding of Continuing Health Care and Fast track funding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of best practice in assessing end of life care needs
Desirable
- Community Nursing Experience
- Mentorship and teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- First Level General Registered Nurse
- A good understanding of the needs of patients with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them.
- Experience within the health or social care sector
- Understanding of the community palliative care service and the wider work of the hospice
- Understands the challenges of working with people with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them
- Understands the importance of and confidence to participate in multidisciplinary team discussions
- Understands the importance of recognising and responding to changes in patients condition
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership experience
- Understanding of Continuing Health Care and Fast track funding
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).
