Advance Care Planning Facilitator For Frailty

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust. Ability to train and monitor advance care planning facilitators required. Experience related to medical ethics, Respecting Choices ACP and Most/Post Education preferred. Content knowledge of advance directives and other advance care planning mechanisms To work in conjunction with the Acute frailty Lead Nurse in the provision of a service to meet the demands of patients Demonstrated commitment to improving care for patients, including the seriously ill and those nearing the end of life. Knowledge of principles, concepts and methods of health care ethics. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and advocacy skills required. Ability to work well with all disciplines on the health care team Act as a clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced The post will have the skills and knowledge of frailty and end of life care They will be competent to prescribe or working towards undertaking the non-medical prescribing course. To clearly present the patients point of view to others, including promoting and protecting the interest and dignity of patientsProfessional Duties To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture. To manage verbal complaints and refer on when unable to resolve, encouraging junior staff to be proactive in the management of verbal / potential complaints. To participate in investigation of incidents / complaints required, including preparing detailed report/ letters to complainants. To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written and relationships with Multi-disciplinary team To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict, reporting to department co-ordinator/matron if unable to resolve Act as an innovative and enthusiastic role model, providing leadership, guidance and advice to staff on operational & professional issues Monitor and ensure standards of care are maintained and that policies/procedures and protocols are adhered to and updated where appropriate Ensure own practice is evidenced based and contribute to the development of nursing practice in own area, i.e. through essence of care Contribute to and participate in programmes of Audit, including utilisation of results in practice. Support the department co-ordinator/matron in aspects of Patient & Public Involvement

Participate in research programmes utilising agreed research findings to enhance patient care/ experienceManagerial Duties To be aware of team members skills / capabilities and be able to delegate tasks appropriately To provide mentorship and preceptorship as required To support the Acute frailty team in providing a suitable & effective learning environment To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements To support the development of other team members, acute, community and private sector in Advance care planning

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• First level registration in Nursing, therapy and social care.
• Evidence of teaching and mentoring
• Candidate will have a keen interest in working with frail patients who require an Advance care plan.
• Evidence of working with frail people in the last year of life and have a good understanding of advance care planning
• Experience related to medical ethics, Respecting Choices ACP and Most/Post Education preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Demonstrate post registration experience working with frail people
• Knowledge of future provision of services
• Change management experience

Desirable

• Experience working across different organisations
• Experience of leading projects

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Self motivated and able to communicate well across different teams
• Ability to apply problem solving approach
• Positive attitude
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Approachable and supportive to others

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HUDDERSFIELD

acre street

huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)