Specialist Palliative Care - Team Lead - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting secondment/fixed term opportunity has arisen for an operational Team Lead to support the Integrated ( Community and Hospital) Specialist Palliative care service across North West Anglia Foundation Trust. In a unique model of Specialist Palliative care Community provision is provided by the same Trust as the Acute Hospital provision .

A committed, compassionate professional looking to develop their Leadership and line management skills whilst maintaining a strong clinical presence .

Working and travelling cross the region and working closely with Palliative and End of Life Lead Nurse meeting the challenges on a daily basis of caring for patients with complex needs.

It is an exciting and challenging time for palliative care provision across our region with the transformation of End of life care in Cambridge and Peterborough.

Ideally an experienced professional with palliative care knowledge and skills , and operational service management and quality improvement and service development experience.

With a strong clinical governance back ground, a flexible and enthusiastic approach you will work closely with the Palliative Lead Nurse to support and develop specialist provision; using the principles of compassionate leadership to support a Team of skilled and dedicated compassionate professionals working in both the delivery of Hospital, and Community Specialist care across the region.

This role will include significant cross site working.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Lead Nurse for Palliative Care :

Operational management of the Specialist Palliative Care Team across the Trust hospital sites and community provision including yearly performance appraisal of Clinical Nurse Specialist , Absence and Rota management.

Support the specialist palliative care MDT , and monitor quality and performance across the provision.

Oversee and deliver Teaching to colleagues across the Trust.

Support audit , service quality review, data collection

Support the delivery of highly complex palliative care across the Trust, including support for complex ethical decision .

Contribute to the financial management of resourcing . Collect and analyse data to support service.

Deputise for the Lead Nurse for Palliative Care at Trust and Regional meeting when required.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-F-6743387

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital/ Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Management of the specialist Team, including staff appraisals , absence management and roster oversight.

Travel across sites and localities

Deliver specialist palliative care teaching and education across the Trust .

Actively participate in the Specialist Palliative Care MDT

Identify service improvements

Support service delivery , quality improvement and governance.

Deputise for the Lead Nurse for Palliative Care when required at regional and board meetings .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Management of the specialist Team, including staff appraisals , absence management and roster oversight.

Travel across sites and localities

Deliver specialist palliative care teaching and education across the Trust .

Actively participate in the Specialist Palliative Care MDT

Identify service improvements

Support service delivery , quality improvement and governance.

Deputise for the Lead Nurse for Palliative Care when required at regional and board meetings .

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

NMC or AHP Registered

Desirable

Masters level qualification or unit in specialist field.
Advanced Communication Skills

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate nurse leadership through extended roles
Managing people
Multi-disciplinary Team working

Desirable

Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

NMC or AHP Registered

Desirable

Masters level qualification or unit in specialist field.
Advanced Communication Skills

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate nurse leadership through extended roles
Managing people
Multi-disciplinary Team working

Desirable

Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice

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

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