This fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to lead the Specialist Palliative Care Team across Eastern services. The post, based in RD& E Wonford, will work alongside a Nurse Consultant and Consultant in Palliative Medicine to lead the delivery of high-quality specialist palliative care to patients in our care. This is an exciting time to join the team as the Trust reviews its End of Life Strategy and expands on the existing specialist workforce.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
This role is responsible for the day-to-day operational running of the Clinical Nurse Specialists working across the RD& E Wonford. The postholder will work closely with a specialist MDT to plan and deliver specialist care for patients at the end of their lives. The postholder will use advanced communication skills to problem-solve complex decision-making with patients, relatives and other clinicians across the Trust.
The post holder will have the benefit of being involved in delivering high-quality specialist care for individual patients as well as improving care across all Care Groups. The strategic, operational, and clinical responsibilities make the post suitable for someone who is ambitious for improving standards across different specialties. The postholder will take a lead alongside other clinicians in developing and delivering education programmes to improve the overall delivery of palliative and End of Life care across the Trust.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: Thursday 24th October 2024
For further information please contact: Ned Brown, Care Group Manager at ned.brown@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barrack Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
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