Job summary
Take responsibility for identified areas of delivery under the overall direction of the Lead Nurse for Palliative Care and Acute Oncology, Specialty Clinical Director and Deputy Director of Operations in the development and delivery of the Integrated Mersey Palliative Care Team (IMPaCT) service, in collaboration with external partners. Specifically, this will include leading and co-ordinating workforce, workload and service development projects within the ambulatory specialist palliative care team (specifically ambulatory nursing and therapy teams and hospice at home service) and to oversee the daily operation of the North IMPaCT hub .
Main duties of the job
To provide professional nursing leadership as a member of the senior management team within the specialist palliative care department2. To work as a senior nurse with professionalism, authority and expertise, acting as a role model for other nursing staff3. To facilitate the efficient and effective management of resources within the ambulatory specialist palliative care team, as part of the wider integrated services4. In conjunction with other members of the senior management team and external partners, ensure that the standards of the service meet the strategic aims and development of the Trust5. Ensure the efficient and effective operation of the ambulatory specialist palliative care service and north IMPaCT hub on a day to day basis
6. To undertake responsibility for the clinical supervision and day to day operational management of the ambulatory specialist palliative care nursing and therapy teams in collaboration with the Lead Nurse where appropriate7. In collaboration other members of the senior management team, contribute to the strategic development for the specialist palliative care department, including the utilisation of resources which impact on the budget, such as staffing, equipment and consumables8. To provide leadership and oversight of quality and service improvement projects to support development of the integrated palliative care services.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To influence the care of patients and carers with palliative and specialist palliative care needs, either directly or indirectly using advanced clinical knowledge and research evidence based practices, firmly rooted in nursing and specialist palliative care.
To provide specialist education and training that empowers the generic ward staff.To provide education and training for pre-registration nurses. To be a lead specialist in a defined area of nursing.
To have an active lead role in the AHSPCT Research and Service Innovation Strategy. To have an active lead role in the Merseyside and Cheshire Palliative Care Audit Group and AHSPCT Audit Programme. To achieve 20% of role in Expert Clinical Practice and 80% Education / Research and Audit and Leadership.
To act as a positive role model for the team and wider organisation. To give clear direction and take a leadership role in turning the teams strategic vision into a workable agenda that the team is motivated to follow
Job description
Job responsibilities
To influence the care of patients and carers with palliative and specialist palliative care needs, either directly or indirectly using advanced clinical knowledge and research evidence based practices, firmly rooted in nursing and specialist palliative care.
To provide specialist education and training that empowers the generic ward staff.To provide education and training for pre-registration nurses. To be a lead specialist in a defined area of nursing.
To have an active lead role in the AHSPCT Research and Service Innovation Strategy. To have an active lead role in the Merseyside and Cheshire Palliative Care Audit Group and AHSPCT Audit Programme. To achieve 20% of role in Expert Clinical Practice and 80% Education / Research and Audit and Leadership.
To act as a positive role model for the team and wider organisation. To give clear direction and take a leadership role in turning the teams strategic vision into a workable agenda that the team is motivated to follow
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered nurse on parts 1 or 12 of the NMC register
- Recordable qualification in palliative care or oncology at Diploma level
- ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730/7 or equivalent - Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent in relevant area
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post reg - relevant experience including a position of responsibility
- Demonstrable experience within a relevant speciality
- Extensive clinical management experience within an acute setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of national policies influencing cancer and palliative care
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge across a range of work practices related to Education, Research and Audit within Specialist Palliative Care
Desirable
- To have published in a peer reviewed journal
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Presentation skills previous experience at presenting at large meeting & or Conference
- Excellent demonstrable leadership skills
- Demonstrate highly advanced communication skills
- Excellent persuasive, motivational, negotiating skills.
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent Change Manager / innovator
- Demonstrate project management skills
- Demonstrate flexible working patterns.
- Excellent ability to retain focus
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel in support of national Projects linked with the Directorate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered nurse on parts 1 or 12 of the NMC register
- Recordable qualification in palliative care or oncology at Diploma level
- ENB 998 or City & Guilds 730/7 or equivalent - Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent in relevant area
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post reg - relevant experience including a position of responsibility
- Demonstrable experience within a relevant speciality
- Extensive clinical management experience within an acute setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of national policies influencing cancer and palliative care
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge across a range of work practices related to Education, Research and Audit within Specialist Palliative Care
Desirable
- To have published in a peer reviewed journal
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Presentation skills previous experience at presenting at large meeting & or Conference
- Excellent demonstrable leadership skills
- Demonstrate highly advanced communication skills
- Excellent persuasive, motivational, negotiating skills.
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent Change Manager / innovator
- Demonstrate project management skills
- Demonstrate flexible working patterns.
- Excellent ability to retain focus
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel in support of national Projects linked with the Directorate
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).
