Hospice at Home – Clinical Lead
Leckhampton Court Hospice, GL53 0QJ
37.5 Hours Per Week
£39,137 - £42,822 Per annum, depending on experience
Be there when it matters
There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist
end-of-life care to support patients and their families.
About us
Leckhampton Court Hospice is Gloucestershire’s only inpatient unit for specialist end of life care. Patients can also be cared for in their own home, or they can join in with virtual Day Services whilst still living at home. We help people live the best life they possibly can.
About the Role
As an experienced practitioner, the post holder will be expected to create an environment of continuous quality improvement, developing clinical practice and ensuring that delivery of care is regularly reviewed embedding the CQC agenda. They will be responsible for the overall running of the Hospice at Home teams, managing referral pathways and ensuring the provision of service is efficient and responsive within contracted timeframes.
• To effectively manage the Hospice at Home service working within the community and to ensure the provision of co-ordinated and comprehensive services to patients
• The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively across Health and Social Care boundaries within Gloucestershire, identifying opportunities and driving a culture of local integration with all key stakeholders which puts the patient at the centre of service delivery. This could include some presentations to third parties and commissioners.
• Ensure the provision of specialist palliative care interventions for those individuals referred to the services
• Act as a resource to, and advise and support all those involved in the care and management of the client group
About you
Applicants must:
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Understand role will mean some weekend and Bank Holiday shifts
• Accept Inclusion and management of the service on call rota
We are looking for someone who possesses the following qualifications/qualities:
• Registered Nurse
• Relevant degree / demonstrable experience preferably Masters Level
• Mentors and Assessors award or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Evidence of collaborative working in a multi-professional environment
• Up to date clinical experience
• Experience of managing a team
• Experience of managing resources according to need
• An ability to challenge the traditional boundaries using an evidence base
• Experience of managing a process of change and supporting people through that change
• An awareness of the needs of service users from minority groups
• Effective communication of complex information in a variety of settings
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Negotiation with agencies on highly complex issues regarding contracting arrangements.
• Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external some at a very senior level.
• Strong leadership experience including development planning and budget management.
Benefits
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities to aid career progression and the ability to take on additional responsibilities to aid the fundraising team.
• 25 days holiday - rising to 30 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Online Wellbeing Centre
• Company pension scheme, continuation of NHS pension if leaving the NHS to join us
• Corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services
There are lots of great reasons to join us at Sue Ryder and here are a few more: https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder
If you want more than just a job, We want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.
If we receive a high volume of applicants this role may close before the advertised closing date of 12th July.
Interviews w/c 26th July
For more information or if you are interested in applying for the role please contact Graham Stubbs - Head of Clinical Services, graham.stubbs@suerydercare.org, 07827 936567.
