Community Overnight Service Lead Band 7

TN United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Overnight Service Lead to provide leadership and high-quality palliative care. This role involves managing a dedicated team while ensuring that patients receive holistic support during their most challenging times. With a commitment to community engagement and collaboration, you'll play a vital role in shaping service development and enhancing patient care. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical excellence in providing palliative care.
• Strong leadership and mentorship qualities to guide the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and specialist palliative care to patients and families.
• Manage a team of nurses and paramedics, ensuring high-quality service.

Skills

Clinical excellence in palliative care

Leadership and mentorship

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Risk management

Holistic needs assessment

Community engagement

Job description

Community Overnight Service Lead - Band 7, Watford

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Location: Peace Hospice, Watford

Interview date: 28 May 2025

The role of Community Overnight Service Lead involves providing leadership and high-quality specialist palliative care, skills, advice, and support to patients, carers, and their families. The post will manage a team of band 6 nurses, paramedics, and HCAs, and requires prioritization skills.

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care services operate 24/7. The post requires working shifts from 9:15 pm to 7:15 am as part of an extended community team, including working in patients' homes and possibly in care homes. Occasionally, work in other hospice settings may be required to ensure staffing and experience diversity.

The candidate should demonstrate:

• Clinical excellence in palliative care.
• Support for service development and collaboration with external organizations.
• Leadership and mentorship qualities.
• Ability to support patients with complex needs holistically.
• Effective communication skills adhering to NMC and hospice policies.
• Ability to build relationships with community professionals and support services.
• Participation in research and evidence-based practice.
• Risk management skills, especially concerning lone working.
• Responsiveness to emergency calls and providing end-of-life care.
• Organizational skills for shift coordination.
• Alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Community engagement and ambassadorial roles.
• Adherence to Lone Worker policies for safety.
• Holistic needs assessment and care planning skills.
• Handling service inquiries, calls, and referrals.
• Signposting patients and families to available resources.

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Requirements: Right to work in the UK. No sponsorship available for this role.

Successful candidates will join on the first Monday of the month with a structured induction. For more information, contact Sharon Parkins, Head of SW Herts Community Services.

Applications are reviewed upon receipt; early application is encouraged as the advert may close early.

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