Job summary
To lead, manage
and develop the Arthur Rank Hospice at Home service across Cambridgeshire,
supporting the South Team, through collaborative working with ARH HR teams. To
work as a clinical expert (and to work as an independent non-medical prescriber
for the Hospice at Home Team, ensuring timely access to prescribed medication
in the management of complex symptoms if qualified to do so).
To ensure
effective rostering of staff to maintain a safe and responsive Hospice at Home
service across Cambridgeshire. Act as an expert senior nurse both for the
Hospice at Home team and when needed the wider hospice service. To work closely with the Hospice at Home Matron/ Clinical
Services Director in evaluating the service and establishing new ways of
working to drive productivity and maintain high quality care. To provide
clinical expertise in teaching both informally and for formal teaching
sessions.
To support and
develop palliative care in all settings by contributing to the education and
training of health, social care staff and others. To contribute to the further
development of palliative care services across the charity. To build strong
relationship with external partners and stakeholders e.g. local trusts, ICS.
Main duties of the job
To
lead using a transformational, compassionate leadership approach, in order to
create an environment where all staff reach their potential, encouraging
innovation whilst managing risk.
To
manage and develop high quality, innovative clinical and patient support
services within the Hospice at Home South team, and occasionally supporting the
North team when necessary.
Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and
providing clinical leadership to others.
Manage the Hospice at Home South team resources efficiently
and effectively, preparing regular performance management reports for the
Matron.
About us
Founded in 1981, Arthur Rank Hospice supports people living in Cambridgeshire with an advanced serious illness or a life-limiting condition and those in need of end-of-life care.
We care foraround 3,600 patients each yearat our Hospice in Cambridgeshire, the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech and in patients' own homes via the Arthur Rank Community Team. Our outstanding care is providedfree of chargeto patients and their families.
We have a range of benefits available for our staff, these include:
Personal Pension Plan (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a range of training through our on-site education centre
Lease cars (eligibility criteria applies)
Regular team meetings and 1:1's
Access to Occupational Health Services
Flexible working
Maternity and paternity pay
Induction programme and learning and development opportunities
Support with revalidation
Free uniform
Payroll Giving option
Group Life Assurance
Long Service Awards
Social events
Christmas savings scheme
Staff discounts to our in-house Bistro and Salon HD
Free car park
Cavell Nurses Trust to support our clinical professionals
Access to clinical supervision
Team away days
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
lead using a transformational, compassionate leadership approach, in order to
create an environment where all staff reach their potential, encouraging
innovation whilst managing risk.
To
manage and develop high quality, innovative clinical and patient support
services within the Hospice at Home South team, and occasionally supporting the
North team when necessary.
Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and
providing clinical leadership to others.
Manage the Hospice at Home South team resources efficiently
and effectively, preparing regular performance management reports for the
Matron.
Work closely with HR on employment processes and employment
relations issues
To
be responsible for establishing and reviewing effective policies, systems,
processes, procedures and the quality assurance thereof to support effective
delivery of patients and family services in accordance with Hospice ethos and
strategy. Meet the requirements of the
Care Quality Commission and professional, key performance indicators and
statutory authorities.
To
ensure that the needs of the patient and those close to them remain at the
heart of the services work and promote the philosophy of patient centred care.
Provide
and delegate appropriate line management responsibility for those staff in the
South team.
Undertake
responsibility for the recruitment and induction of new staff, ensuring
delegated tasks are completed by the Band 5/6 nurses.
Ensure
the personal development and education needs for the hospice at home team is
achieved through effective performance review and regular 1:1s.
To
develop and sustain strong links with local care providers, so that the hospice
at home team is regarded as an integral part of the local health and social
care economy.
To
use a supportive and devolved management approach, ensuring that staff within
the hospice at home South team are supported to an appropriate level in their
roles.
To
liaise with the Matron and Clinical Services Director and other managers to
ensure sound management systems are in place which promote effective, economic
and efficient management of all resources, which demonstrate achievement of
Care Quality Commission standards.
To
be visible and credible as a clinical lead with the ability to listen and
respond to staff and patients and family issues and insights.
To
maintain a level of clinical competence which enables the post holder to
actively participate in discussions relating to care of patients and families,
and support the development of the team.
Undertake
and receive clinical supervision and ensure staff in the hospice at home team
are receiving regular clinical supervision.
Undertake
responsibility for the coordination or delegation of support and mentorship for
students on placement to the Hospice at Home team.
To undertake practice
supervision/practice assessment of learners or work towards obtaining
competence in the role of practice assessor, in line with NMC standards.
To
deputise for the Matron when required and support the North team when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
lead using a transformational, compassionate leadership approach, in order to
create an environment where all staff reach their potential, encouraging
innovation whilst managing risk.
To
manage and develop high quality, innovative clinical and patient support
services within the Hospice at Home South team, and occasionally supporting the
North team when necessary.
Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and
providing clinical leadership to others.
Manage the Hospice at Home South team resources efficiently
and effectively, preparing regular performance management reports for the
Matron.
Work closely with HR on employment processes and employment
relations issues
To
be responsible for establishing and reviewing effective policies, systems,
processes, procedures and the quality assurance thereof to support effective
delivery of patients and family services in accordance with Hospice ethos and
strategy. Meet the requirements of the
Care Quality Commission and professional, key performance indicators and
statutory authorities.
To
ensure that the needs of the patient and those close to them remain at the
heart of the services work and promote the philosophy of patient centred care.
Provide
and delegate appropriate line management responsibility for those staff in the
South team.
Undertake
responsibility for the recruitment and induction of new staff, ensuring
delegated tasks are completed by the Band 5/6 nurses.
Ensure
the personal development and education needs for the hospice at home team is
achieved through effective performance review and regular 1:1s.
To
develop and sustain strong links with local care providers, so that the hospice
at home team is regarded as an integral part of the local health and social
care economy.
To
use a supportive and devolved management approach, ensuring that staff within
the hospice at home South team are supported to an appropriate level in their
roles.
To
liaise with the Matron and Clinical Services Director and other managers to
ensure sound management systems are in place which promote effective, economic
and efficient management of all resources, which demonstrate achievement of
Care Quality Commission standards.
To
be visible and credible as a clinical lead with the ability to listen and
respond to staff and patients and family issues and insights.
To
maintain a level of clinical competence which enables the post holder to
actively participate in discussions relating to care of patients and families,
and support the development of the team.
Undertake
and receive clinical supervision and ensure staff in the hospice at home team
are receiving regular clinical supervision.
Undertake
responsibility for the coordination or delegation of support and mentorship for
students on placement to the Hospice at Home team.
To undertake practice
supervision/practice assessment of learners or work towards obtaining
competence in the role of practice assessor, in line with NMC standards.
To
deputise for the Matron when required and support the North team when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse First level degree in related subject
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Teaching qualification or evidence of teaching experience
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or evidence of exceptional communication skills
- Post-registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or long-term conditions
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Operational experience in delivery of specialist palliative care.
- Extensive experience of teaching and education and supporting staff
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Ability to lead and influence change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse First level degree in related subject
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Teaching qualification or evidence of teaching experience
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or evidence of exceptional communication skills
- Post-registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or long-term conditions
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Operational experience in delivery of specialist palliative care.
- Extensive experience of teaching and education and supporting staff
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Ability to lead and influence change
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).
