Job summary The purpose of the Senior Community Nurse / Paramedic role is to provide high quality specialist palliative nursing care, skills, advice and support to patients, carers and those important to the patient. This role will support the delivery of planned and unplanned care across Rennie Grove Peace Hospice. Main duties of the job You'll be responsible for: Actively participate in the development of the organisations planned and unplanned community Hospice at Home model of care. To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of individualised patient / family care and support. To be responsible for those patients allocated daily. To ensure that excellent standards of support and clinical practice and care are achieved. Deliver specialist palliative nursing care to patients requiring planned and unplanned care. This will include a multi-disciplinary approach for our higher acuity patients with daily virtual and in person reviews in their own homes. To work with wider Hospice team as well as system partners to support delivery of care and enable patients to remain in their preferred place of care. Improve patient outcomes and experience by providing physical and emotional support to patients, coordinating their care services. Participate in activities such as audits and case reviews to improve the Hospice at Home service. Act as a Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care ambassador within the community, actively demonstrating our values and positively promoting the specialist care we provide. Work across Rennie Grove and Peace Hospice Care geographical area (as required) to support safe and effective service delivery. About us Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care started formally operating in July 2023, through the merger of two successful organisations, Rennie Grove Hospice Care and Peace Hospice Care. We offer exceptional, specialised and highly valued care, serving our local community of people affected by life-limiting illness or bereavement, across Herts and Bucks. Our merger is bringing together the best of both organisations so that we can: Serve our communities with a wider range of services. Reach more local people Strengthen our ability to secure more resources. To enable every local person to receive the care they need, when they need it, wherever they need it. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number NTX1089123 Job locations Peace Hospice Watford WD17 3PH Job description Job responsibilities Be competent to work alone with patients and their families in the home environment, under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including the daily management of patients. Supporting those patients allocated from day to day in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team and wider system partners and under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist. Ability to work autonomously with designated patients alongside a degree of flexibility due to the unpredictable nature of the role. Deputise for Clinical Nurse Specialist as required in times of absence. Be responsible for looking after an allocated group of patients each day. Through practice, role modelling, teaching, and mentorship, provide staff support and training, to enhance the teams and own development. Carry out regular 1 to 1s and individual performance review process (annual and midyear reviews) for direct reports and complete personal development plans. To demonstrate leadership by means of effecting change within own sphere of practice when and where indicated. Implementing health and safety, infection control, safe moving. Act as a skilled educator who can advise patients, families, and multi-professional colleagues appropriately under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and wider MDT. Act as clinical supervisor for designated clinical staff. Participate in the orientation / mentorship of new staff and volunteers under guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist. Maintain quality in own work and contribute to the development of others. Comply with all Rennie Grove and Peace policies and procedures. Maintain required organisational standards for all mandatory training. Keep up to date with current legislation relevant to role. Job description Job responsibilities Be competent to work alone with patients and their families in the home environment, under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including the daily management of patients. Supporting those patients allocated from day to day in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team and wider system partners and under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist. Ability to work autonomously with designated patients alongside a degree of flexibility due to the unpredictable nature of the role. Deputise for Clinical Nurse Specialist as required in times of absence. Be responsible for looking after an allocated group of patients each day. Through practice, role modelling, teaching, and mentorship, provide staff support and training, to enhance the teams and own development. Carry out regular 1 to 1s and individual performance review process (annual and midyear reviews) for direct reports and complete personal development plans. To demonstrate leadership by means of effecting change within own sphere of practice when and where indicated. Implementing health and safety, infection control, safe moving. Act as a skilled educator who can advise patients, families, and multi-professional colleagues appropriately under the guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and wider MDT. Act as clinical supervisor for designated clinical staff. Participate in the orientation / mentorship of new staff and volunteers under guidance of the Clinical Nurse Specialist. Maintain quality in own work and contribute to the development of others. Comply with all Rennie Grove and Peace policies and procedures. Maintain required organisational standards for all mandatory training. Keep up to date with current legislation relevant to role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level Registered Nurse or Paramedic. Willing to or working towards of have completed further study in Palliative Care or relevant area. Commitment to follow the organisations education pathway. Desirable Advanced communication skills training or commitment to achieve this. Experience Essential Evidence of continuous personal and academic development. Proven palliative care experience or related speciality. Proven experience of effective team working. IT literate including a good knowledge of Excel, Word, a clinical IT system. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good organisational skills. Able to prioritise clinical duties. Drive and enthusiasm with a positive approach. Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of the team. Caring and empathetic approach. Commitment to the organisation mission and values. Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of your team and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care services or be bereaved. Be a perfect match with our values: oCompassionate oSupportive oCollaborative oInclusive Desirable Evidence of extended roles within their practice. Experience working with volunteers. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level Registered Nurse or Paramedic. Willing to or working towards of have completed further study in Palliative Care or relevant area. Commitment to follow the organisations education pathway. Desirable Advanced communication skills training or commitment to achieve this. Experience Essential Evidence of continuous personal and academic development. Proven palliative care experience or related speciality. Proven experience of effective team working. IT literate including a good knowledge of Excel, Word, a clinical IT system. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good organisational skills. Able to prioritise clinical duties. Drive and enthusiasm with a positive approach. Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of the team. Caring and empathetic approach. Commitment to the organisation mission and values. Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of your team and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care services or be bereaved. Be a perfect match with our values: oCompassionate oSupportive oCollaborative oInclusive Desirable Evidence of extended roles within their practice. Experience working with volunteers. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care Address Peace Hospice Watford WD17 3PH Employer's website https://renniegrovepeace.org/ (Opens in a new tab)