Palliative Care Nurse — Hospice-at-Home Lead (Community)

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

NHS hospice pension

Life assurance

30 days annual leave pro rata

Study leave allowance

Discounts with local suppliers

CPD training

Employee counselling service

Job summary

St Michael's Hospice is seeking a registered nurse to lead Hospice-at-Home care, delivering palliative and end-of-life support to patients in their homes or care homes. You will supervise senior healthcare assistants, liaise with GPs and paramedics, and contribute to clinical governance and service development.

The role requires live nursing registration, a full UK driving licence, and a willingness to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Live registered nurse registration
• Enhanced DBS check
• Full UK driving licence
• Aged over 21

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver palliative and end-of-life care to patients and families at home or in care homes.
• Manage the Hospice at Home caseload on shift, reviewing and delivering care in a timely way.
• Provide clinical oversight of senior community healthcare assistants, including joint visits and assurance visits.
• Advise, explain and advocate for patients in discussions with GPs, paramedics and other healthcare providers.
• Undertake risk assessments, put risk-reducing measures in place and escalate concerns.
• Take part in initial assessments after Continuing Healthcare Fast Track approval.
• Identify pre and post bereavement needs and refer to the supportive care team.
• Give expert telephone advice and support to professionals, patients and families.
• Communicate highly sensitive information and respond to complaints in line with hospice policy.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and training to senior healthcare assistants and other staff, and deputise for senior nursing colleagues.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and service development, and record clinical incidents and near misses.
• Act as link nurse for a selected specialism, such as diabetes

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Handling sensitive information

Adaptability

Self-organisation

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

St Michael's Hospice is seeking a registered nurse to lead Hospice-at-Home care, delivering palliative and end-of-life support to patients in their homes or care homes. You will supervise senior healthcare assistants, liaise with GPs and paramedics, and contribute to clinical governance and service development.

The role requires live nursing registration, a full UK driving licence, and a willingness to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.