Clinical Lead Nurse

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Lead Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our inspiring Adults Services Team here at Keech Hospice Care. As a Lead Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be pivotal in managing our 8-bed inpatient unit and outpatient service; this is primarily based in our Wellbeing Centre, but there may be occasions where support is required at our Bedford site.
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic individual with the ability to think creatively in terms of service and staff development, to help us meet the changing demands for palliative and end of life care.
The Lead Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist will collaborate with senior colleagues both within the hospice and with external services, maximising how our resources are used to help care and support as many patients and their loved ones as possible.
If you have outstanding leadership skills as well as a passion for specialist palliative care, we would love to hear from you!
Strong leadership in managing professional nursing issues and an inspirational role model for positive practice
Line manage the integrated Adult Services non-medical clinical team covering both inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring policy compliance in meetings, assessments, and reviews
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the inpatient unit and Wellbeing Centre, managing resources within budget constraints
Provide developmental support to clinical teams adapting to a changing environment
Demonstrate Advanced Nursing Practice, autonomously assessing, prescribing, and evaluating plans of care, recognising when to access the expertise of the wider healthcare team
Strengthen the wider nursing agenda at Keech Hospice Care through education and training
Support career pathways for non-medical clinicians and promote evidence-based practice and nursing research within the multidisciplinary team
Proactively identify personal development needs
Serve as a resource and support for non-medical prescribers, ensuring compliance with updates
Create a culture of continuous learning for all clinicians while ensuring evidence-based service developments
Essential
NMC registration Adult Nursing Level 1
Educated to degree level
Experience of leadership and line management at Band 7 or above
Previous experience in a Hospice, oncology/community, or acute setting caring for patients at the end of life
Experience in specialist palliative care including symptom control management, theory and practice, and experience in prescribing
Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills Qualification
Active Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
Desirable
Possessing or working towards a relevant qualification in palliative care
Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of others in the field
Acquired skills in managing resources and operations effectively
Proven track record of leading or contributing to projects with tangible outcomes
Experience in conducting research or audit activities to enhance care delivery and outcomes
Benefits
Continuity of your NHS pension scheme
Access to specialist internal training and additional external courses
Supported Training through Mentoring and Clinical Coaches
Annually develop and progress through the pay grade banding on a competency-based framework
29 days annual leavePLUSBank Holidays
Free onsite secure parking
Buy & Sell holidays
£500 referral scheme incentive
Onsite subsidised restaurant
Cycle to work Scheme
Health Cash plan
Wellbeing & Employee Assistant Program
Blue Light Discount Card
If you are passionate about specialist palliative care and have outstanding and naturing leadership skills, we would love to hear from you. Not sure or have question please reach out to our recruitment team.
Keech Hospice is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
All prospective employees will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check. The level of check is dependent on the role and designed to ensure safer and more well-informed recruitment decisions.
We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve and will take appropriate measures to safeguard them.
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