Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the established Palliative Care Support Team. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with a passion for palliative care to lead and manage the service. Have you undertaken recent study to support your knowledge and skills in this area? Are you experienced in undertaking projects, education, working autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team? Then we are looking for you.
We are a joint service with social services, caring for patients in the last weeks of life. Our aim is to enable patients to remain in their own homes if they wish to die there, with dignity and respect. The service works closely with District nurses and Specialist Palliative Care Nurses.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is responsible for coordinating the discharge of patients at the end stage of life who meet the continuing health care fast track criteria, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will facilitate care packages with Community Nursing Teams, Social Service Teams, and the Palliative Care Support Team. You will work with patients and their carers to ensure smooth transitions between Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Care Services.
About us
At The Dudley Group, our patients and staff are central to everything we do. We aim to provide a world-class service aligned with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We seek staff who share our values and vision, making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority. We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working options and reasonable adjustments. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or personal interests for work. We are committed to attracting and retaining high-quality staff through our dedication to the NHS People Promise.
We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered. We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offers many development opportunities through our Learning & OD Team, covering topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please visit our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Date posted: 01 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year, pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 253-0425-7141626
Job locations: Stourbridge Health and Social Care Centre, John Corbett Drive, Stourbridge, DY8 4JB
Job description - Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain effective communication networks with healthcare professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, and Social Services.
* Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as required.
* Break bad news to patients and carers.
* Explain complex issues verbally in formal situations such as case conferences.
* Present and discuss ideas and issues pertinent to the Palliative Care Support Team.
* Identify appropriate professionals for patient assessment.
* Assess individuals and groups holistically, identifying their multiple needs.
* Lead the Palliative Care Support Team within the community setting, addressing healthcare needs of the caseload.
* Teach nursing procedures to relatives and carers for continuous end-of-life care, providing guidance on treatments and care.
* Ensure timely identification of changing needs and adjust care plans accordingly.
* Promote health through targeted health promotional activities.
* Support patients and families in difficult decisions about treatment cessation and care priorities.
* Lead and support Palliative Care Support Workers in care delivery.
* Contribute to policy and procedure development for the team, in collaboration with social care partners.
* Develop robust communication methods within the multidisciplinary team, including electronic systems like Somerset Cancer Registry.
* Re-assess patients at key disease points and liaise with Social Services to optimize resource use.
* Work flexibly to ensure seamless discharge from hospital to home for patients on the Rapid Discharge Home to Die pathway.
* Negotiate care plans with all healthcare and social care partners.
* Communicate directly with patients' GPs and local multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
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