Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen to join the Specialist palliative care Education team in
the role of an End-of-Life Care Facilitator.
This posts key responsibilities
are to lead and coordinate the development and delivery of End-of-Life Care
using effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards
across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
The role will support with End-of-Life care education, planning and
delivering of end-of-life care initiatives as well as supporting with local and
national audits and the delivery of strategic as well as local agendas.
Main duties of the job
The role will
predominantly be within Sunderland Community and predominantly based at St
Benedicts Hospice but will form part of a Team of End-of-life Care
Facilitators in Directorate 4 of the Community Division.
The hours are
Mon- Fri 9-5 but need to be flexible for needs of the service.
We are looking for a forward thinking, well
organised and motivated individual a positive attitude who has experience
within Palliative care and has worked at a senior level in this field
To lead and support
a continuously improving service, by working to support clinical governance,
quality monitoring and ongoing research and audit of practice to provide
evidence-based Palliative and end of life care education.
There will be
considerable opportunity for innovation and job satisfaction.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and coordinate the development and delivery of End-of-Life Care using effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, predominantly Sunderland Community setting.
- Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of End-of-Life Care using effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient care, safety and clinical practice
- Develop, deliver and influence End of Life care education and practice
- To use a range of teaching, learning, mentoring and coaching methods to enable staff development
- Facilitate the development of knowledge and practice across all staff.
- Provide clinical leadership, expertise and support to clinical staff regarding the management and care of patients at the end of life.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals/relevant agencies, to promote a seamless service and if appropriate a coordinated discharge to ensure continuity of care for patients at the end of life.
- Plan and lead audits to monitor progress of initiatives relating to end of life care and provide regular reports on request (including the Annual National Care of the Dying Audit for Hospitals).
- Project manage and lead the implementation of initiatives in end-of-life care.
- Support local implementation plans to deliver strategic initiatives such as Deciding right.
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to inform Trust, regional and national end of life care policy and practice.
- Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective and evidence based
- Support the development, delivery and monitoring of quality improvement targets, relating to End-of-Life Care
- Work collaboratively with the Specialist Palliative Care Team to deliver the end-of-life care agenda
14. Represent the Trust at local, regional and national level.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead and coordinate the development and delivery of End-of-Life Care using effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards across South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, predominantly Sunderland Community setting.
- Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of End-of-Life Care using effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient care, safety and clinical practice
- Develop, deliver and influence End of Life care education and practice
- To use a range of teaching, learning, mentoring and coaching methods to enable staff development
- Facilitate the development of knowledge and practice across all staff.
- Provide clinical leadership, expertise and support to clinical staff regarding the management and care of patients at the end of life.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals/relevant agencies, to promote a seamless service and if appropriate a coordinated discharge to ensure continuity of care for patients at the end of life.
- Plan and lead audits to monitor progress of initiatives relating to end of life care and provide regular reports on request (including the Annual National Care of the Dying Audit for Hospitals).
- Project manage and lead the implementation of initiatives in end-of-life care.
- Support local implementation plans to deliver strategic initiatives such as Deciding right.
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to inform Trust, regional and national end of life care policy and practice.
- Work collaboratively with multi professional teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective and evidence based
- Support the development, delivery and monitoring of quality improvement targets, relating to End-of-Life Care
- Work collaboratively with the Specialist Palliative Care Team to deliver the end-of-life care agenda
14. Represent the Trust at local, regional and national level.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of planning and delivering audit
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Able to work autonomously and within a team.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines
Desirable
- Specialist palliative care knowledge and skills
- Facilitation skills in communication skills training and education
- Research skills
- Clinical skills
- Non - Medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration senior nursing experience in palliative care
- Managing change, leading projects nursing initiatives
- Significant teaching experience
- Leading audit
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Specialist palliative care/Hospice experience at senior nurse level
- Significant experience in undertaking holistic assessment of palliative care patients
- Participation in research
- Project management
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies
- Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7.
- Advanced communications skills course/ equivalent experience
- Clinical knowledge and experience in Palliative Care and End of Life Care
Desirable
- Teaching certificate or significant teaching experience and the ability to facilitate learning to others
- Masters level study
- Clinical skills
- Non- medical prescribing
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to manage demanding a challenging workload
- Able to prioritise
- Team player
- Motivated and positive
- Engaging and inspiring of others
- Patient and action focused
- Resilient
- Adaptable and flexible
- Holder of valid UK driving license and access to car for occasional travel
Desirable
- Experience of developing, and reviewing policies, guidelines and protocols
Person Specification
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of planning and delivering audit
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Able to work autonomously and within a team.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines
Desirable
- Specialist palliative care knowledge and skills
- Facilitation skills in communication skills training and education
- Research skills
- Clinical skills
- Non - Medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration senior nursing experience in palliative care
- Managing change, leading projects nursing initiatives
- Significant teaching experience
- Leading audit
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Specialist palliative care/Hospice experience at senior nurse level
- Significant experience in undertaking holistic assessment of palliative care patients
- Participation in research
- Project management
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies
- Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7.
- Advanced communications skills course/ equivalent experience
- Clinical knowledge and experience in Palliative Care and End of Life Care
Desirable
- Teaching certificate or significant teaching experience and the ability to facilitate learning to others
- Masters level study
- Clinical skills
- Non- medical prescribing
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Ability to manage demanding a challenging workload
- Able to prioritise
- Team player
- Motivated and positive
- Engaging and inspiring of others
- Patient and action focused
- Resilient
- Adaptable and flexible
- Holder of valid UK driving license and access to car for occasional travel
Desirable
- Experience of developing, and reviewing policies, guidelines and protocols
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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