Deputy Head of Nursing Specialist Palliative Care

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Specialist Palliative Care Nurse to oversee the operational management and development of clinical services, while maintaining expert practice to support teams and other clinicians. The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership, implement innovative practice, and ensure governance and quality targets are met.

The role includes supporting policy implementation, staff development, and 7-day leadership during periods of

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership and senior nursing expertise in palliative care
• Operational management experience in specialist healthcare settings
• Ability to drive quality improvement and governance in a complex service

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical care and act as expert resource for palliative and end-of-life care teams
• Lead development of clinical expertise and decision-making within specialist palliative care nursing
• Offer leadership across a 7-day period during operational needs
• Oversee staff appraisal, development and recruitment within the service

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for the operational management and development of the clinical services across Specialist Palliative Care. The post holders' own practice will be at an advanced level to act as an expert resource for the above teams and other health care professionals on issues relating to Palliative & End of Life Care and provide clinical and managerial leadership of highly specialist nurses providing Palliative & End of Life Care of the highest quality.

To lead as a visible clinical role model that can provide direction and provide professional advice. Implement or introduce innovative practice and develop effective problem-solving skills.

Together with the Head of Nursing for Specialist Care, take responsibility for the quality management of the service. Tol participate in activity to ensure the Trust's quality, performance and finance targets are met and divisional objectives are delivered. To will act in such a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the MDT ensuring that service delivered contributes to principles of clinical governance.

To provideappropriate support and advice in relation to the application in practice of the Trust's policies and procedures in particular discipline and grievance, sickness absence monitoring, recruitment, and selection of staff.

The post holder will provide cover forthe Head of Nursing in Specialist Palliative Care in their absence.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical - Provide and facilitate an expert level of advanced care to patients with palliative & end of life care needs, acting as an accountable role model through the demonstration of evidence-based practice.
• Participate in the development of clinical expertise to develop advanced assessment and decision-making skills for the specialist palliative care nursing teams.
• Provide strong clinical leadership, be a visible member of the team undertaking clinical shifts whereappropriate and support to clinical team.
• Provide leadership over a 7-day period in times of operational nee

Managerial Responsibilities

• To operationally manage and support the Acute, Community Specialist Palliative Care CNS Teams and the Palliative Care Support Team including responsibility for staff appraisal, professional development review and recruitment & retention.
• To provide clinical and managerial leadership within their areas of responsibility, developing and strengthening and supporting the role of Team Leaders and CNS's.
• To investigate accidents, incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary, in consultation with the divisional management team in accordance with trust policies.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.