Clinical Practitioner in Palliative Care

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Park Central; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Park Central is seeking a Clinical Practitioner in Palliative Care to lead quality improvement initiatives and support community teams in delivering evidence-based, individualized care. The role requires Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification and experience in palliative care. The position offers full NHS terms, extensive holidays, relocation benefits, and a commitment to flexible working.

Benefits

Full NHS terms and conditions

Attractive relocation payment

Discounts for local and national retailers

Dedicated wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Role requires Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (V300).
• Experience delivering palliative care in community settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support community teams to deliver evidence-based, individualised care.
• Identify training needs and facilitate learning within community teams.
• Lead implementation of local quality improvement initiatives.
• Work with system partners to develop discharge pathways.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and build relationships across services.

Skills

Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (V300)

Experience in delivering palliative and end-of-life care

Clinical leadership

Effective communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Practitioner in Palliative Care will act as the generalist "expert" for an identified locality, working collaboratively across community services and supporting teams to deliver the "home first" approach. With a focus on clinical leadership and quality improvement, the post holder will support delivery of evidence-based, pro-active, individualised care and lead local quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support community teams to deliver evidence-based, pro-active individualised care; act as a role model and enable staff to develop confidence and competence in all aspects of generalist palliative and end of life care
• Identify training needs within community teams and facilitate local learning
• Lead on the implementation and ongoing review of local quality improvement initiatives
• Work in collaboration with system partners (e.g., hospices and acute trusts) to support development, implementation and ongoing review of system-wide discharge pathways relating to palliative and end of life care
• Demonstrate effective clinical leadership and communication; work autonomously and build strong relationships across a wide range of services and teams

Essential Requirements

• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing is an essential requirement of this role (V300)
• The role will involve direct clinical care but the post holder will not hold a clinical caseload
• Experience of delivering palliative and end-of-life care in community settings

Additional Information

• Independent work location and contact: for more information contact Lisa Kennedy 07593355308
• UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements: in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship; most non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3-6) with exceptions on a specified list will not meet sponsorship requirements; all non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7-9) meeting skill level and salary threshold will be eligible
• Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme: BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to candidates who are Disabled, Neurodiverse, have a hidden or long-term health condition, provided essential criteria are met
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: BCHC fosters an inclusive and equitable workplace; encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and supports career progression for underrepresented groups
• Promoting Workforce Equality: BCHC is committed to improving representation of protected groups and guarantees interviews for under-represented groups for Band 8a and above, where criteria are met
• Organisation overview: BCHC has 5000+ staff across a range of services and is committed to integrated, personalised care rooted in local communities
• DBS charge information: new employees may incur DBS check costs; deductions apply from salary according to role and timing; mandatory training and DBS clearance required before working
• Flexible Working: BCHC supports flexible working where possible, including hybrid patterns
• Using Artificial Intelligence: BCHC recognises AI tools in the application process; acceptable use information is available on the Trust’s pages

Benefits

• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays and Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
• Attractive relocation payment if relocating to the local area
• Discounts for local and national retailers
• Dedicated wellbeing services for all employees
• Flexible working where possible