Clinical Lead, Palliative Care - Hospice Gloucestershire
Location
Gloucestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job title: Clinical Lead
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000
Location: Gloucestershire
Pulse Nursing is working with a renowned provider of compassionate hospice care dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families during end-of-life journeys based in Gloucestershire. You would be joining a multidisciplinary team that is committed to providing exceptional support, comfort, and dignity to individuals facing terminal illness.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Lead in Gloucestershire to join their dedicated team. As the Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the clinical aspects of the hospice care program, ensuring the highest standards of care delivery while supporting and guiding the interdisciplinary team.
The hospice is a registered charity and takes pride in providing services that they offer, provided by experienced staff, supported by trained volunteers.
Benefits
- Earning potentials from £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
- Full time position, coupled with the ability to flex (37.5 hours or 30 hours per week as suits you)
- Generous holiday allowance
- Opportunity to remain in the NHS Pension Scheme as relevant
- Blue Light eligibility
- Free onsite parking
Responsibilities
- To be the CQC Registered Manager
- To be the Caldicott Guardian
- Provide an environment of continuous quality improvement
- Manage the implementation of key areas of clinical governance arrangements, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place to provide appropriate Board assurance
- Liaise with external specialist providers
- Attend relevant training and cascade as appropriate
- Assume the role of Infection Control Lead for the hospice
- Follow policies and guidelines as per the Staff Employees Handbook and ensure the team also work within this guidance
- Be aware of risk to self and others under Health and Safety Regulations
- Verbally report any accident or untoward incident as soon as possible followed by written report
- Respect people’s personal choices for lifestyle and living arrangements.
- Ensure we are evidencing compliance with CQC Requirements.
- Oversee Caseload reviews with Clinical Teams including Hospice at Home, Wellbeing Service, Complimentary Therapies, Befriending, Family Support and the Community Service.
Essential Requirements
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Registered Health/Social Care Professional such as Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist etc. with experience in relevant specialty.
- Educated to degree or equivalent level of experience.
- Proven experience of a senior position within a health/social care environment.
- Proven experience of working with people with palliative or End of Life care needs.
- Team and individual management.
- Good understanding of clinical governance.
- Sound knowledge of audit.
- Sound knowledge of infection control
How to Apply
If you are passionate about providing exceptional hospice care and possess the qualifications and qualities outlined above, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume or you can call me directly on 0208 138 0968
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Salary
£50k - £55k per annum
