Position: Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Equivalent to NHS Band) Salary: £53,754 per annum Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week About Us At Saint Catherine’s, we are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and innovation as we approach our 40th Anniversary – a milestone that celebrates four decades of providing compassionate care to our community. This period of expansion creates a range of opportunities for dedicated individuals to join our team. As we respond to the evolving needs of our community, we are expanding our services while remaining committed to delivering specialist care in our Palliative and End of Life Care Unit. We are delighted to introduce new services, including Respite, Convalescent Rehabilitation, and Symptom Management, which reflect the increasing demand for these much-needed offerings, such as the much-valued return of Respite Care. Additionally, our Wellbeing services will be enhanced to provide a comprehensive programme of activities and therapies, supporting clients across all areas of our care. To help us achieve this vision and mark this pivotal chapter in our history, we are recruiting for a number of exciting new roles. If you are passionate about making a real difference, explore these opportunities and join us on this transformative journey. About the Role Are you an experienced healthcare professional with a commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care? Do you have advanced clinical skills and a deep understanding of palliative care, or a desire to develop them? Then join us as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, a brand-new role within the Hospice. At Saint Catherines, our team is dedicated to providing dignified, holistic support for patients with complex health needs at the end of life. As an ACP, you will be a vital part of our interdisciplinary team, managing personalised care plans, assessing and treating symptoms and disease, and guiding patients and their families through their care journey. As a qualified ACP you will be expected to contribute to the out of hours medical 1st on call rota. For candidates joining as trainees, we offer a structured development program with clinical supervision to support you in achieving your ACP qualification. Key Responsibilities include: Conduct advanced clinical assessments, develop and implement comprehensive care plans, and provide direct patient care to manage symptoms effectively. Offer compassionate support, guidance, and information to patients and families regarding palliative care options and symptom management. Collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals, to ensure holistic, coordinated care. Contribute to clinical research, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to continuously enhance the care we provide. About You Essential Qualifications: Registered healthcare professional (Nurse or AHP) with current registration and experience in a relevant clinical setting and a master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or willingness to work towards. Experience: You have experience with complex care management, ideally within palliative, end-of-life care or frailty and demonstrate advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills. Attributes: Compassionate, resilient, and adaptable, you’re committed to providing dignified, respectful, and empathetic care. You’re a strong team player with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to patients and their families. Knowledge and skills: You are competent within the capabilities for advanced clinical practice in England and the four pillars of advanced practice. For candidates without the ACP qualification, we welcome applications from those who meet the essential experience requirements and are willing to undertake the masters level training to reach ACP level. Why Join Us? We offer: A chance to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families during a critical time. Collaborative and supportive work environment that values your expertise and dedication. Competency based development programme. NHS pension (subject to eligibility). Employee assistance programme. Free onsite parking. Subsidised meals in Flavours Bistro. On site gym. Discount in our charity shops. Ready to Apply? If you are driven to deliver the highest standards of palliative care and are looking for a meaningful role with the opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you. For further details, please contact HR Services on 01723 351421 to arrange an informal discussion. To apply, please submit your application highlighting your relevant experience and outlining why you are the perfect fit for this role. The closing date for the role is 24th January 2025. Saint Catherine’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and work in accordance with our safeguarding policies and procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.