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Palliative Care Support Specialist
2 months ago
Job Overview
Are you dedicated to improving the lives of patients facing intricate, life-limiting health challenges in a hospital environment?
Join our esteemed Specialist Palliative Care Team at a leading regional center known for its oncology, major trauma, vascular, neurosurgery, and renal services.
This position presents an exceptional opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic healthcare professional to become part of the Specialist Palliative Care Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
We seek a seasoned, proactive, and highly skilled band 7 team member with profound knowledge and expertise in specialist palliative care to enhance our existing team and provide support to patients and families referred to our services.
Key Responsibilities
The Hospital Palliative Care Team is committed to collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within the hospital to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients and their loved ones. We maintain close partnerships with local hospices and community palliative care services, as well as other network palliative care teams, to provide seamless care for our patients. Our continuous goal is to enhance our services to meet the diverse needs of those we serve.
You will play a vital role, alongside current team members, in advancing specialist palliative care services and fostering excellence in palliative and end-of-life care throughout the organization. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultants in Palliative Medicine, an End of Life Educator, a Quality Improvement Facilitator, and a Lead Nurse across the organization.
Working with Us
Our organization comprises 10,000 dedicated individuals striving to deliver quality services to our patients. Regardless of your role, you contribute to the care of 370,000 individuals in our local community and provide specialized care to 1.5 million people across the region.
Being part of our team offers you the knowledge and pride that every task you undertake genuinely impacts our patients and staff, ensuring we continue to thrive and provide outstanding healthcare across our local communities.
You will have access to diverse development opportunities, acquire new skills, connect with wonderful colleagues, and engage in experiences you may never have encountered before. You will gain insights into hospital operations, interact with professionals from various roles, and enhance your career trajectory.
You will make a significant impact, be encouraged to think innovatively, be bold, and contribute to ongoing improvements. Every action we take centers around patient care and enhancing their experience, making your role crucial and something to take pride in.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
As a registered nurse or allied health professional with extensive specialist experience in palliative and end-of-life care, you must possess: a Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) qualification (or be willing to pursue it), proficiency in IT, the ability to set your own plans and priorities, and manage your workload to meet objectives and deadlines. You must be an exceptional team player while also having the experience and skills to work independently and make safe, effective decisions in the absence of clinical support. Leadership capabilities are essential for this role, as you will take the lead in various aspects of service development.
You will collaborate with existing nursing and medical staff and will report to the Lead Nurse in Palliative & End of Life Care.
The service operates across multiple sites, and you will be part of our comprehensive seven-day service.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential Criteria
Relevant NMP/ HCPC Registration Mentorship qualification or experience Teaching qualification or experience Post-registration qualifications pertinent to the role Degree-level qualifications Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to complete upon appointment Palliative Care QualificationDesirable Criteria
Master’s Degree in a related fieldKnowledge & Experience
Essential Criteria
Experience and knowledge in specialist palliative care and end-of-life care Significant specialist palliative care experience. Ability to implement changes within nursing practice Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Safeguarding and their relevance to practice Familiarity with relevant policies and procedures Experience in managing challenging situations and ethical dilemmas Knowledge and experience in research and auditDesirable Criteria
Leadership or management experience Experience in delivering education