We are looking for a forward-thinking Advanced Clinical Practitioner or a Practitioner who can evidence working at this level, who is experienced and passionate in Palliative Care to provide high-quality, patient centred, evidence-based care. Requirements include the ability to work at MSc Advanced Practice level. You need to have skills in physical assessment as well as advanced communication, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and decisions making skills within a variety of general and palliative diagnoses. You must be able to provide the highest possible quality of specialist palliative care as an independent practitioner and non-medical prescriber.
Eden Valley Hospice has a 10 bed specialist palliative care inpatient unit and a 5 bed children’s hospice. We are looking to recruit someone self-motivated, with a proven track record of progressive leadership and development. We are looking for an effective role model who is adaptable and innovative, with a passion for teaching and the ability to support and inspire students.
If you would like to further develop your palliative medical skills, teaching and leadership within an experienced and caring team and are ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment, apply now!
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner is an experienced registered professional with specialist skills to assess and treat patients and to manage their workload within a clinical environment, in liaison with the management and medical team.
The practitioner will work closely alongside other members of the hospice multidisciplinary team, acting as an autonomous practitioner and nonmedical prescriber to form clinical decisions and complex management plans in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of patients.
The ACP will work with senior nursing and medical staff to review and develop clinical guidance for all aspects of clinical practice within the specialty.
The post holder will develop new areas of practice and will actively lead on wider research engagement, alongside nursing and medical staff, ensuring quality standards are met.
The postholder will support in the supervision of clinicians in training; including medical students, trainee advanced clinical practitioner, foundation doctors and GP registrars.
About us
As well as joining an enthusiastic and friendly team committed to providing high quality clinical care, our location is hard to beat nestled on the border of the picturesque Lake District National Park. Eden Valley Hospice is purpose built and has recently undergone significant investment. There is free on-site parking and delicious homemade meals, snacks and drinks provided by the catering team. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including a transferable NHS or Hospice pension, discounts with local and national suppliers, generous study leave and support for ongoing personal development.
The hospice clinical team provide supportive and specialist care to people facing serious illness, including symptom assessment and management and advance care planning. We recognise that emotional, spiritual, psychological, family and financial worries can be just as important as physical problems and support with these aspects of care as well. The hospice MDT includes specialist nurses and doctors, pharmacists, social workers, psychological support staff and administrative staff.
Vacancy close date: Friday 27th December, 10.00am
Interview date: Tuesday 7th January