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Lead Palliative Care Nurse

3 months ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

The Palliative Care division is dedicated to providing expert palliative care and guidance to the residents of Oxfordshire and South Northants, in collaboration with local hospice organizations.

The Community Palliative Care Team operates a comprehensive service throughout the week, necessitating flexibility in working hours.

We seek individuals who exhibit outstanding communication abilities and possess strong leadership skills, capable of functioning as independent practitioners.

Experience in Specialist Palliative Care and familiarity with community health services are crucial.

Proficient history-taking and assessment capabilities are mandatory, and the role may require undertaking non-medical prescribing if not already qualified.

Key Responsibilities

The Community Palliative Care Team is a vibrant multi-disciplinary group that delivers specialized palliative care services across Oxfordshire and South Northants. This encompasses home visits, outpatient consultations, and a dedicated telephone support line. A valid driving license is essential, along with the ability to travel throughout the designated areas.

The team provides end-of-life care, symptom management, and training in communication skills for staff at all levels. A strong commitment to education and professional development is therefore vital.

As a lead nurse within the team, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate expert clinical assessment and judgment focused on patient needs. The role also involves supporting team members in their professional growth and fostering collaborative multi-disciplinary teamwork.

About Our Organization

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust stands as one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK, offering a broad spectrum of general and specialized clinical services while serving as a hub for medical education, training, and research.

The Trust encompasses four hospitals, each contributing to our mission of delivering high-quality healthcare.

Our core values, standards, and behaviors shape the quality of care we provide and the professional relationships we cultivate with patients, colleagues, and the community. We are committed to delivering compassionate excellence, emphasizing our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These principles place patients at the center of our efforts and guide the quality of healthcare we aspire to provide.

Job Responsibilities

Senior Palliative Care Nurses will be expected to:

  • Utilize their specialized knowledge and clinical judgment to determine the need for patient referrals and engage in discussions regarding potential diagnoses with the broader multi-disciplinary team.
  • Implement treatment plans, which may involve advising on medication management or referring patients to appropriate specialists.
  • Where qualified and registered, prescribe medications for symptom management.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals, families, and communities using various methods, including advanced history-taking and specialized health assessments.
  • Ensure continuity of care for patients.
  • Evaluate treatment effectiveness in collaboration with patients and/or caregivers, making necessary adjustments.
  • Work independently within a larger healthcare team and as a solo practitioner.
  • Collaborate across professional and organizational boundaries, actively developing partnerships to enhance health outcomes and healthcare delivery.

Key Result Areas:

Clinical Practice:

Senior Palliative Care Nurses will:

  • Operate at an advanced practice level within their specialty, both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Engage in clinical practice to optimize patient health and well-being, demonstrating independent decision-making based on thorough assessments.
  • Leverage a diverse range of specialized knowledge to inform complex decision-making and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
  • Plan, prioritize, and manage comprehensive care episodes, collaborating with others and delegating tasks as appropriate to enhance health outcomes.
  • Act as a key worker when applicable.
  • Employ professional judgment in navigating complex and unpredictable care scenarios.
  • Utilize a variety of inter-professional resources in their practice.
  • Establish clear boundaries in their professional practice.
  • Promote high standards of advanced specialist nursing by coordinating the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of holistic patient needs through evidence-based practices.
  • Communicate effectively, including conveying sensitive and complex information to foster collaborative relationships with individuals, groups, and agencies.
  • Maintain accurate patient documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and contribute to clinical data collection as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • Registered nurse with first-level registration.
  • Post-registration qualifications or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in teaching and assessing within clinical settings.

Desirable:

  • Master's degree in Nursing.
  • Teaching qualification.
  • Advanced history-taking training.
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification.

Skills & Attributes

Essential:

  • Demonstrated expertise in specialist palliative care nursing.
  • Ability to discuss and apply evidence-based practices.
  • Experience in management roles.
  • Knowledge of change management principles.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and audit processes.
  • Proven ability to work across organizational boundaries.
  • Awareness of national strategies and their implications for service delivery.

Desirable:

  • Experience in leading nurse-led initiatives.
  • Familiarity with research methodologies.
  • Leadership training.

Personal Qualities

Essential:

  • Professional demeanor and role model.
  • Confidence in conflict resolution.
  • Ownership of a vehicle with a valid UK driving license.
  • Patient-centered approach.
  • Commitment to personal and professional development.
  • Effective time management skills.