This post is key in order to continue implementing quality improvements in the provision of Palliative and EOLC for patients and their families, ensuring patient and care experiences are enhanced in order to achieve the best care in the right place.

You will need to demonstrate experience working in a palliative care setting, with proven communication, organisational influence and teaching skills.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for the implementation, dissemination and support of the Personalised Care Plan for the Last Days of Life within the Trust through direct clinical practice and education/audit.

The post-holder will act as a Keyworker for designated palliative / EOLC patients, providing a link between patients and health care professionals across primary, secondary and tertiary care and act as an advocate for patients/families.

The post-holder will work with the Palliative Care Team to improve end of life care for cancer and non cancer patients and the EOLC training programme.

The post-holder will work with the Palliative Care Team regarding the EOLC tools to ensure they are embedded within practice.

The post-holder will work closely with the Acute Oncology Service/EAU Departments, Herts/Beds/Bucks Discharge and In-Reach teams to support the rapid discharge of eolc patients to their PPC.

The post-holder will ensure their role reflects the core components of the specialist nurse which includes: clinical practice, management, education, research and audit, taking into account the national EOLC agenda, quality markers and its impact on service delivery.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be responsible for the implementation, dissemination and support of the Personalised Care Plan for the Last Days of Life within the Trust through direct clinical practice and education/audit.

The post-holder will act as a Keyworker for designated palliative / EOLC patients, providing a link between patients and health care professionals across primary, secondary and tertiary care and act as an advocate for patients/families.

The post-holder will work with the Palliative Care Team to improve end of life care for cancer and non cancer patients and the EOLC training programme.

The post-holder will work with the Palliative Care Team regarding the EOLC tools to ensure they are embedded within practice.

The post-holder will work closely with the Acute Oncology Service/EAU Departments, Herts/Beds/Bucks Discharge and In-Reach teams to support the rapid discharge of eolc patients to their PPC.

The post-holder will ensure their role reflects the core components of the specialist nurse which includes: clinical practice, management, education, research and audit, taking into account the national EOLC agenda, quality markers and its impact on service delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered General Nurse Level 1. oCurrent NMC Registration. oDegree in Nursing study/working towards. oPost registration qualification in Palliative Care or willing to work towards. oEvidence of continuous professional development. oGood computer skills. o Recognised Palliative Care Qualification or willingness to work towards

Desirable

• oOncology qualification oMSc in speciality or willingness to work towards oCounselling/communication qualification oIndependent Nurse prescribing oAdvanced Assessment skills qualification

Experience

Essential

• oRelevant experience in palliative care/use of Personalised Care Plan for the Last Days of Life. oTraining and education of nurses and other health care professionals oMulti-professional working oUtilising research based evidence and recent use of audit oAnalytical and assessment skills

Desirable

• oPalliative Care qualification. oCounselling/ communication qualification. oAdvanced Communications Skills training. oManagement of a team.

Skills

Essential

• oRelevant experience in palliative care/use of Personalised Care Plan for the Last Days of Life. oTraining and education of nurses and other health care professionals oMulti-professional working oUtilising research based evidence and recent use of audit oAnalytical and assessment skills

Desirable

• oReport writing. oProject management.

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

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