Job summary
The purpose of the role is to provide high quality specialist palliative practitioner care, skills, advice and support to patients, carers and those important to the patient. This role will support the delivery of planned and unplanned care across Rennie Grove Peace Hospice.
Main duties of the job
ctively participate in the development of the organisations planned and unplanned community model of care.
Offer advice, support and education to the primary health care team as part of aninterdisciplinary team.
The management of a specialist palliative planned care caseload within a set Primary Care Network (PCN) and cross cover other surgeries as required to maintain our service.
To work from an interdisciplinary approach to care.
To engage in the full range of activities consistent with the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Clinical Paramedic Specialist.
Demonstrate specialist skills and expertise in palliative care, the post holder will deliver high standards of personalised care.
Improve patient outcomes and experience by providing physical and emotional support to their patients, coordinating their care services, and informing and advising them on clinical and practical issues associated with their illness.
Participate activities such as audits and case reviews to improve the Hospice @Home service
Act as a Rennie Grove Peace Hospice ambassador within the community, actively demonstrating our values and positively promoting the specialist care we provide.
As required, work across Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care geographical area to support safe and effective service delivery.
About us
If your application is successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
For an informal chat about this role please contact Amanda Hudson,Head of Community Services, at amanda.hudson@renniegrovepeace.org
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment to equality and diversity.
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate leadership by means of effecting change within own sphere of practice when and where indicated. Making recommendations to improve services and act as a specialist resource for other professionals - Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the organisation.
Participate in service reviews and the development, implementation and evaluation of Rennie Grove Peace Hospice policies, as required to drive service improvement.
Maintain record of equipment borrowed and returned
Effectively allocate, support and monitor the work of the team, including Bank Nurses, in collaboration with other team Clinical Nurse Specialists/ Clinical Paramedic Specialists.
In collaboration with the Head of Community Services for the locality, manage performance and professional development of the Hospice at Home team to support planned and unplanned care.
Act as a co-mentor for new staff and oversee successful completion and timely sign off of their baseline competencies.
Carry out individual 1 to 1 and performance review process (annual and mid year reviews) as instructed and complete personal development plans.
Receive and disseminate information through appropriate channels.
Support the organisation by utilising effective financial and resource management.
Assist in maintaining patient statistics by keeping up to date patient notes and administrative records.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate leadership by means of effecting change within own sphere of practice when and where indicated. Making recommendations to improve services and act as a specialist resource for other professionals - Influencing, motivating, supporting and enabling others to contribute towards the effectiveness and success of the organisation.
Participate in service reviews and the development, implementation and evaluation of Rennie Grove Peace Hospice policies, as required to drive service improvement.
Maintain record of equipment borrowed and returned
Effectively allocate, support and monitor the work of the team, including Bank Nurses, in collaboration with other team Clinical Nurse Specialists/ Clinical Paramedic Specialists.
In collaboration with the Head of Community Services for the locality, manage performance and professional development of the Hospice at Home team to support planned and unplanned care.
Act as a co-mentor for new staff and oversee successful completion and timely sign off of their baseline competencies.
Carry out individual 1 to 1 and performance review process (annual and mid year reviews) as instructed and complete personal development plans.
Receive and disseminate information through appropriate channels.
Support the organisation by utilising effective financial and resource management.
Assist in maintaining patient statistics by keeping up to date patient notes and administrative records.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills training
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse or Registered Paramedic
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal and academic development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced assessment skills training/commitment to attend this qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven palliative care experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Non-medical Prescriber or a commitment to successfully achieve this qualification as agreed with line manager
Experience
Essential
- Degree Level or modules in Palliative Care or another relevant subject
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced communication skills training
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse or Registered Paramedic
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal and academic development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced assessment skills training/commitment to attend this qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven palliative care experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Non-medical Prescriber or a commitment to successfully achieve this qualification as agreed with line manager
Experience
Essential
- Degree Level or modules in Palliative Care or another relevant subject
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).
