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Join to apply for theCommunity Unplanned Care Service Leadrole atRennie Grove Peace Hospice Care 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theCommunity Unplanned Care Service Leadrole atRennie Grove Peace Hospice Care Location: Peace Hospice, Watford Salary: Rennie Grove Peace Band 7 - £46,148 to £52809 per annum (pro rata) Interview date: 16 May 2025Job SummaryCommunity Unplanned Care Service LeadHours: 37.5 per week (part time considered) Location: Peace Hospice, Watford Salary: Rennie Grove Peace Band 7 - £46,148 to £52809 per annum (pro rata) Closing date: 2 May 2025 at 12 noon Interview date: 16 May 2025The purpose of the role is to provide leadership and high quality specialist palliative practitioner care, skills, advice and support to patients, carers and those important to the patient. This role will directly manage a team of band 6 nurses, paramedics and an HCA.The role supports the delivery of planned care within a virtual ward model and responsive visits to support patient care across Rennie Grove Peace Hospice (RGP). The virtual ward is based at Peace Building in Watford with a plan to further expand the virtual ward across the RGP NW Herts community locality.Main duties of the jobThis Means You Will Be Responsible ToActively participate in the development of the organisations planned and unplanned community model of care. Offer advice, support and education to the primary health care team as part of an interdisciplinary team. The management of a specialist palliative virtual ward caseload across the RGP Watford, 3 Rivers and Hertsmere locality and support other RGP virtual wards within Hertfordshire as required to maintain our service. To work from an interdisciplinary approach to care. To engage in the full range of activities consistent with the role of a service lead. Demonstrate specialist skills and expertise in palliative care, the post holder will deliver high standards of personalised care. To demonstrate the ability to prioritise and reprioritise is an essential in this role. Improve patient outcomes and experience by providing physical and emotional support to their patients, coordinating their care services, and informing and advising them on clinical and practical issues associated with their illness. Participate activities such as audits and case reviews to improve the Hospice @Home service As required, work across Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care geographical area to support safe and effective service delivery. Act as a Rennie Grove Peace Hospice ambassador within the community, actively demonstrating our values and positively promoting the specialist care we provide.About UsRennie Grove Peace Hospice Care started formally operating in July 2023, through the merger of two successful organisations, Rennie Grove Hospice Care and Peace Hospice Care. We offer exceptional, specialised and highly valued care, serving our local community of people affected by life-limiting illness or bereavement, across Herts and Bucks.Our merger is bringing together the best of both organisations so that we can: Serve our communities with a wider range of services Reach more local people Strengthen our ability to secure more resources To enable every local person to receive the care they need, when they need it, wherever they need it.Date posted17 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£46,148 to £52,809 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberNTX1098052Job locationsPeace HospiceWatfordWD17 3PHJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesDemonstrate clinical excellence and maintain consistently high standards of clinical practice in palliative care. Act as a role model providing clinical leadership for colleagues. Advise and support on patients with complex needs and their families at home, maintainingan approach that incorporates physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care, inaccordance with the organisation mission and values. Manage a caseload/ virtual ward bed based care of complex patients promoting the highest possible standards of individualised care, symptom management and bereavement support through a process ofassessment, planning, coordination and evaluation. Effectively allocate and support team members to implement the care plan, monitoring andevaluating the care provided, delivering practical nursing care when appropriate. Monitor and prioritise team referrals.ResponsibilitiesJob description Job responsibilitiesSee the enclosed job description for full details.Demonstrate clinical excellence and maintain consistently high standards of clinical practice in palliative care. Act as a role model providing clinical leadership for colleagues. Advise and support on patients with complex needs and their families at home, maintainingan approach that incorporates physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care, inaccordance with the organisation mission and values. Manage a caseload/ virtual ward bed based care of complex patients promoting the highest possible standards of individualised care, symptom management and bereavement support through a process ofassessment, planning, coordination and evaluation. Effectively allocate and support team members to implement the care plan, monitoring andevaluating the care provided, delivering practical nursing care when appropriate. Monitor and prioritise team referrals.See The Enclosed Job Description For Full Details.Person SpecificationQualifications EssentialFirst level Registered Nurse or Registered Paramedic Degree Level or modules in Palliative Care or another relevant subject Evidence of continuous personal and academic development Proven palliative care experience Non-medical Prescriber or a commitment to successfully achieve this qualification as agreed with line manager Advanced assessment skills training/commitment to attend this qualification Advanced communication skills training Proven experience of managing people / strong clinical leadership. Proven experience of effective team working IT literate including a good knowledge of Excel, Word, a clinical IT system. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good organisational skills Teaching and presentation skills Advanced assessment skills and specialist symptom control knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care Drive and enthusiasm with a positive approach Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of the team Caring and empathetic approach Commitment to the organisation values Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of your team and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove and Peace Hospice Care services or be bereaved. Be a perfect match with our values: We are caring and compassionate We engage and empower We strive for excellence We develop and innovate We respect and valueDesirableExperience of teaching within a clinical setting Experience of successfully implementing and supporting change Experience of leading and motivating teams of volunteers. Strong problem-solving skills and able to implement new initiatives.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialFirst level Registered Nurse or Registered Paramedic Degree Level or modules in Palliative Care or another relevant subject Evidence of continuous personal and academic development Proven palliative care experience Non-medical Prescriber or a commitment to successfully achieve this qualification as agreed with line manager Advanced assessment skills training/commitment to attend this qualification Advanced communication skills training Proven experience of managing people / strong clinical leadership. Proven experience of effective team working IT literate including a good knowledge of Excel, Word, a clinical IT system. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good organisational skills Teaching and presentation skills Advanced assessment skills and specialist symptom control knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care Drive and enthusiasm with a positive approach Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of the team Caring and empathetic approach Commitment to the organisation values Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of your team and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove and Peace Hospice Care services or be bereaved. Be a perfect match with our values: We are caring and compassionate We engage and empower We strive for excellence We develop and innovate We respect and valueDesirableExperience of teaching within a clinical setting Experience of successfully implementing and supporting change Experience of leading and motivating teams of volunteers. Strong problem-solving skills and able to implement new initiatives.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRennie Grove Peace Hospice CareAddressPeace HospiceWatfordWD17 3PHEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Community Lead” roles.London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Slough, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Haringey, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago School Staff & Community Wellbeing Champion Level 3London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Slough, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Social Media and Community Manager - HELLO! 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