DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY CLINICAL SPECIALIST

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospice organization in Romford seeks a Development Clinical Specialist. This role involves providing palliative care and support to individuals, their families, and healthcare professionals. Applicants must have medical qualifications and excellent communication skills. The position requires working autonomously while supporting end-of-life patients. The role offers opportunities for professional development and training within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Registered health professional with palliative care experience is essential.
• Experience in supporting end-of-life clients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic end-of-life care in complex situations.
• Manage and document clinical assessments and histories.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Emotional resilience

Holistic assessment

Education

Professional medical qualifications

HCPC/NMC membership

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

IT systems

Job description

DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY CLINICAL SPECIALIST

HOURS OF DUTY 37.5 hours per week Service runs 7 days a week over 24 hours 365 days a year REPORTS TO Community Team Lead KEY RELATIONSHIPS Community Team Leaders Hospice Community Team and Admin Hospice @ Home Team Leader PSPA & Referral Hub Manager Referral Coordinator & Assistant Primary Care Teams/District Nurses Saint Francis Hospice multi-professional team Palliative Care Teams in Acute Hospital Trusts GP Practices on an individual basis and through Gold Standard Framework meetings or similar format Community liaison at planned meetings Individual, loved ones and Carers RESPONSIBLE FOR This role does not have line management responsibility JOB SUMMARY As a development clinical specialist, the role is a learning & achieving organisational competencies to achieve clinical specialist status in palliative care, providing appropriate palliative care & advice to individuals, their loved ones, healthcare professional & social carers, whether face to face, telephone contact, virtual assessments & onsite visits. The role involves management of complex and often distressing and highly emotive situations on a regular basis using advanced communication skills. Positive relationships with GPs, DNs and other external agencies, fostering collaborative & creative working in supportive partnerships to improve positive outcomes for individuals. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To provide appropriate end of life care addressing physical, emotional & spiritual care in agreement with the individual & their loved ones following development of skills to undertake complex, holistic assessment of need Take responsibility for own safety in the community when working autonomously & adhere to lone working policy & procedures as set by the organisation To be responsible for travel to & from individuals home & plan & organise community visits efficiently To communicate effectively and appropriately using advanced communication skills, with individuals, their carers & liaise with other professionals involved in their care on behalf of the Hospice Community team Due to exposure to highly distressing, possibly unpleasant environments in the community to be aware of support mechanisms available within the team & organisation Develop skills in recognition of palliative care emergencies through clinical symptoms and assessment. To take responsibility to recognise & report changes in an individuals condition & respond appropriately to maintain effective symptom control Accurate & timely recording of assessments & clinical history Understand the importance of multi-professional team working & the ability to promote it within the organisation and externally. Have an understanding and awareness of behaviours & interpersonal skills that are vital to effective team always working & practice them Work proactively to maintain effective communication networks of sensitive information with all departments within the hospice & externally to maintain a seamless delivery of services Participate in the service delivery over a 24/7 365-day service as directed by Development Mentor & Community Team Leader with weekend & on call workbeing part of the rota. Take responsibility to develop & establish external relationships with District Nursing teams, GP practices, acute sector & other hospices/specialists. To attend monthly Hospice Community Team meetings & weekly multidisciplinary team meetings. Attendance at Reflective practice sessions will be required during development process & with Clinical Supervisor as arranged. Demonstrate progression from intermediate to advanced clinical knowledge of the principles & practice of palliative care though competency achievements & ongoing self-reflection & setting of objectives. To retain professional membership with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other health professional bodies e.g NMC and to fully comply with the professional standards associated with the status & revalidation requirements. Attend and represent Saint Francis Hospice at internal/external meetings on behalf of the Hospice Community Team, as directed by the Manager To familiarise self with work of Clinical Champion Groups within Saint Francis Hospice & the Widening Access Agenda & participate within the groups to gain further development of service provision & resource, To recognise the impact that a life limiting illness can have on individuals & their loved ones & to support them through this process, respecting the individuality & rights & promoting their independence To participate, plan & present teaching sessions, audits, surveys or other clinical governance activities as requested To participate in own personal development through all mandatory training & suitable internal/external study day To be responsible for the maintenance & development of own CPD. Actively seeking to develop skills & knowledge through reading, reflection & attending both internal & external teaching courses Develop advanced communication skills; Anticipate barriers to communication, & take action to improve the communication skills & strategies of the team Develop skills in managing complex communication issues with individuals & loved ones as a lone worker in the community Develop presentation skills, both oral & written. Write & maintain accurate notes/documentation & input computerised data, keeping all information up to date Demonstrate competent use of Electronic Patient Records or paper notes & IT systems Accurate & timely recording of assessments & clinical history. Use SFH recognised electronic record symptom & use of external system information supporting individuals data gathering with any investigations Develop skills in managing complex situations relating to anticipatory grief or bereavement care Develop skills in networking and influencing to represent the voice of palliative care in the wider community Participate in all learning opportunities offered & expected as part of the development programme, & apply own learning to the future development of practice Share, articulate and reflect palliative care skills, enabling others to learn Develop teaching skills & participate in planned teaching programmes Consistently draw on research & literature to always influence specialist palliative care learning & use of evidence-based practice Develop skills for writing articles for publication, deliver at conferences, & produce posters for presentation. Participate in forums for discussion on research & audit programmes Work towards non-medical prescribing PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Act within the Codes of Professional Conduct, HCPC or NMC Take responsibility for own professional & personal development which will be monitored in supervision sessions & in the annual appraisal system. Following the successful completion of the non-medical prescribing course & approval for practice, the Clinical Specialist may prescribe medications within agreed policies and procedures. To be involved & support the multi-disciplinary team meetings in primary & community care settings with GPs, and in Care Homes To practice & be accountable for own professional actions in accordance with health & safety policies, lone working policy & adheres to fire regulations & maintain own personal safety accordingly. Adhere to the policies & conditions of service of Saint Francis Hospice relating to sickness & absence, conduct, Health & Safety, Data Protection & any others that are relevant. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSTHOLDER SENSITIVITY AND PROFESSIONALISM:As an employee of Saint Francis Hospice, you should expect that it is likely that you will come into contact with individuals and their loved ones and members of the public who are at the end of life or recently bereaved. All employees are expected to respond to people recounting and expressing their emotions about such events with sensitivity and understanding, and to know enough about the services that the Hospice provides to be able to signpost people who may benefit from our services to the relevant contacts. CONFIDENTIALITY: The post holder must maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to individuals and their loved ones, staff and other hospice matter during the course of duty. Any breach of Confidentiality may become a disciplinary issue. DATA PROTECTION: It is the responsibility of all staff to be aware of their obligations in respect of the Data Protection Act 2018. EQUAL OPPORTUNITES:The hospice is committed to the development of positive policies to promote equal opportunity in employment and has a clear commitment to equal opportunities. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that they understand the standards expected and that they promote and adhere to the equal opportunity measures adopted by the hospice. HEALTH AND SAFETY: All staff must be familiar with section 2 of the Health & Safety Policy, Organisation of Health and Safety. This document sets out the responsibilities of all staff for health and safety, whether in a supervisory capacity or not. Policy section 3 (arrangements for Health and Safety) provides an overview of training for competence in Health and Safety matters. HOSPICE IDENTITY BADGES: Hospice ID badges must be worn at all times whilst on duty. SMOKING:The hospice acknowledges its responsibility to provide a safe, smoke free environment, for its employees, service users and visitors. Smoking is therefore not permitted at any point whilst on duty, in accordance with the guidelines set down within the Hospice No Smoking Policy. REGISTRATION COMPLIANCE/CODE OF CONDUCT: All employees who are required to register with a professional body to enable them to practice within their profession are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. WORKING TIME REGULATIONS:The Working Time Regulations 1998 require that you should not work more than an average of 48 hours in each week. For example, in a 26 week period you should work no more than 1248 hours.