Job summary
As the Community Palliative and End of Life Care Lead, you will support the Trust's end-of-life care portfolio, coordinating and leading all aspects of our end-of-life care programme in the Richmond community. In this influential role, you will bridge connections with healthcare and community partners, ensuring a seamless, compassionate experience for patients and their families. Your leadership will guide the Trust's strategy, policies, and governance framework to ensure our services remain aligned with national standards and deliver care that is safe, effective, and responsive.
Main duties of the job
o Lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Trust's end-of-life care strategy, ensuring alignment with national guidelines and addressing local needs.
o Collaborate with clinical leaders across the Trust and partner organizations to drive a high-quality, coordinated approach to palliative and end-of-life care.
o Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality assurance and performance evaluation.
o Support the governance framework for end-of-life care by coordinating clinical audits and ensuring the risk register is current.
o Facilitate training and professional development for clinical and support staff, fostering best practices in end-of-life care.
o Act as the Trust's clinical leader for end-of-life care, guiding the development of policies, pathways, and initiatives to enhance patient and carer experiences.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with senior clinical leads within the Trust and local health and social care community to ensure delivery and development of the local palliative and end of life programme.
Maintain and develop the Trusts end of life strategy and related policies in line with national guidelines and standards and identified local need.
Ensure best practice is incorporated into end-of-life care plan and work with colleagues to ensure guidance and support for staff is up to date and readily available
Ensure the maintenance of the governance and assurance framework for end of life care
Provide trust wide clinical leadership in end-of-life care and lead the development of the Trusts response to National palliative and end of life care strategies
Support the development of key strategies aligned to end of life care; dementia, long term conditions; frailty in line with national guidelines and local requirements
Develop and review the palliative and end of life care and associated policies within the Trust and ensure awareness in all clinical services
Ensure that a robust and efficient method of clinical activity recording, in line with National guidelines and recommendations, is in place
Work with partner organisations to develop a forum to develop seamless care for patients
Coordinate the reporting of performance for end-of-life care and ensure reports are timely and clear to support decision making
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with senior clinical leads within the Trust and local health and social care community to ensure delivery and development of the local palliative and end of life programme.
Maintain and develop the Trusts end of life strategy and related policies in line with national guidelines and standards and identified local need.
Ensure best practice is incorporated into end-of-life care plan and work with colleagues to ensure guidance and support for staff is up to date and readily available
Ensure the maintenance of the governance and assurance framework for end of life care
Provide trust wide clinical leadership in end-of-life care and lead the development of the Trusts response to National palliative and end of life care strategies
Support the development of key strategies aligned to end of life care; dementia, long term conditions; frailty in line with national guidelines and local requirements
Develop and review the palliative and end of life care and associated policies within the Trust and ensure awareness in all clinical services
Ensure that a robust and efficient method of clinical activity recording, in line with National guidelines and recommendations, is in place
Work with partner organisations to develop a forum to develop seamless care for patients
Coordinate the reporting of performance for end-of-life care and ensure reports are timely and clear to support decision making
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration
- Masters level education/qualification
Desirable
- NMC Teaching qualification
- Specialist palliative/end of life care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of care and treatment in palliative and end of life care
- Evidence of incorportating research and evidence into practice
- Evidence of working in a senior nursing or managerial role
- Experience of managing organisational change
- Evidence of achieving key targets within tight timescales
Desirable
- Experience of working clinically in field of palliative and end of life care
- Experience of working with a Trust Board and external organisations
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop and interpret complex clinical information and national guidance and tailor the information to different audiences
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to lead and motivate others both within and external to the Trust without direct line management responsibility
- Experience of clinical audit and the ability to interpret results and recommend changes to care delivery/processes
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care and treatment interventions for end of life care and application within the care delivery setting
- Knowledge of NHS organisations
Desirable
- Knowledge of national policy for end of life care
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration
- Masters level education/qualification
Desirable
- NMC Teaching qualification
- Specialist palliative/end of life care qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of care and treatment in palliative and end of life care
- Evidence of incorportating research and evidence into practice
- Evidence of working in a senior nursing or managerial role
- Experience of managing organisational change
- Evidence of achieving key targets within tight timescales
Desirable
- Experience of working clinically in field of palliative and end of life care
- Experience of working with a Trust Board and external organisations
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to develop and interpret complex clinical information and national guidance and tailor the information to different audiences
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to lead and motivate others both within and external to the Trust without direct line management responsibility
- Experience of clinical audit and the ability to interpret results and recommend changes to care delivery/processes
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care and treatment interventions for end of life care and application within the care delivery setting
- Knowledge of NHS organisations
Desirable
- Knowledge of national policy for end of life care
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).
