Head of Nursing Specialist Palliative Care Team
Job Description
Job summary
The post holder will lead on the development of Specialist level palliative care services across the Dudley Group NHS FT which includes the acute hospital and Dudley community. This role will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, practice development and care delivery ensuring strategic service development and operational service delivery.
The post holder's own practice will be at an advanced level, ensuring that their own contribution can both directly and indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients within the Specialist Palliative Care services.
The post holder will lead, manage and co-ordinate the Specialist Palliative Care services provided for the Trust and will form part of the 7 day working rota, contributing to direct clinical interventions providing specialist knowledge and expertise.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will develop and facilitate the provision of educational training and development for staff, promoting the implementation of evidence based holistic patient care.
The post holder will provide a corporate function in translating the significance and potential impact of government policies as they relate to Specialist and core level palliative and end of life care. The post holder will be a key member and attend Trust and Network meetings feeding back all Specialist level palliative and End of Life care related issues to the Clinical Director, Medical Head of Service and general manager.
The post holder will recognise and develop opportunities to work in new ways across organisational boundaries, professional and structural boundaries to improve Specialist Level palliative care for patients.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Current NMC Registration
- Masters in health related field and/ or relevant experience to Masters level
- Degree in Palliative care/Oncology
- Management qualification or relevant experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Relevant post registration Palliative care qualification
- V300 Independent Non Medical Prescribing
Communication Skills
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
- Ability to work closely and openly with team members
- Excellent teaching and presentation skills
- Proficient IT Skills
Desirable
- Advanced counselling skills
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Experience of working as a senior nurse
- Knowledge of clinical governance and the relevance to practice
- Experience in the management of human and financial resources
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post registration experience with demonstrable experience in Palliative Care /Oncology or Long-Term Conditions
- Experience of leading and managing a team or department
- Demonstrable change management experience
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of relevant nursing research and its application to practice including current NHS policies, National frameworks, NICE guidelines and the service improvement
- Demonstrates an understanding of risk management including health and safety, clinical risk management and quality issues and can contribute to the integrated governance agenda
- Evidence of analysis, interpretation and facilitation of highly complex data or information relating to the role
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Russells Hall Hospital
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
