About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to support people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), their families and carers. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide holistic support, care coordination, information, advice and practical assistance, helping patients navigate their journey and access the services they need.
The successful candidate will work closely with specialist clinicians, community services and partner organisations to ensure patients receive responsive, person-centred care whilst maintaining independence, dignity and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
To provide compassionate, person-centered therapeutic, rehabilitation and practical support to people living with Motor Neuron Disease (MND), their families and carers. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the MND Practitioner will promote independence, safety, wellbeing and quality of life through assessment, rehabilitation, equipment provision, care coordination and education.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of Farleigh Hospice's Living Well model by supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals, maintain function for as long as possible and access coordinated, timely support throughout the progression of their illness. The role will exercise professional judgement within agreed competencies, recognising deterioration, escalating concerns appropriately and contributing to high-quality, integrated care.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical assessment, rehabilitation and patient support
- Care coordination and multidisciplinary working
- Equipment provision and independence promotion
- Safeguarding, professional practice and governance
- Service development and continuous improvement
About us
Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing palliative and end of life care for people in the Mid Essex region. In order to continue to coordinate and deliver high-quality care, Farleigh has undergone significant clinical re-organisation to move to a locality-based model of community care. The localities will be multidisciplinary and consist of a range of disciplines including nursing, therapy, medical and psychosocial staff.
The three localities are supported by the core team, which includes the Inpatient Unit (IPU), Psychological and Well-being and the Hospice Rapid Access Service Team (plus other disciplines). Education,and Medical Team will provide internal support for Farleigh teams and external support for the wider region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As professionals in the field of palliative and end of life care, our aim is to work collaboratively for patients and their families facing death and bereavement. The role of MND Practitioner is instrumental in ensuring that Farleigh Hospice meets the increasing demand from its community. Based in the locality of Mid Essex, the extensive multidisciplinary team (MDT) will coordinate and deliver holistic care to patients at all stages of end of life from stable to unstable, deteriorating and dying in line with the national palliative care classification. The team will also provide essential support to carers and family members.
You will be an empathetic with excellent communication skills and have a passion for service improvement within healthcare. You will participate in building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders in your locality to deliver the best possible coordinated care for patients and ensure Farleigh Hospice is as an integral part of the local health and care economy.
At the heart of our strategic vision, our One Team approach aims to support creative and flexible responses from every member of our workforce in order to benefit each and every person using our services, from clinical care, retail, fundraising, education and the support services. There is an expectation for everyone to support colleagues beyond their own team.
You will be supported by the Community Team Managers and Head of Community Services and will have the opportunity to develop and improve your skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree/NVQ level 5 or equivalent in Therapy or related health or social care or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience supporting people with progressive neurological conditions.
- Experience within rehabilitation or therapy services.
- Experience of equipment provision and mobility support.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience working within hospice, palliative care or end-of-life services.
- Experience supporting patients, carers and families.
- Knowledge of Motor Neurone Disease and its impact.
- Understanding of rehabilitation and palliative rehabilitation principles.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to recognise deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work independently within delegated responsibilities.
- Competent IT and electronic patient record skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate and patient-centred approach.
- Excellent team-working skills.
- Professional and accountable attitude.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Commitment to the values of Farleigh Hospice
- To be a car driver and have use of a car for business use including a full UK license
Desirable
- Assistant Practitioner qualification.
- Additional rehabilitation, neurological or palliative care training
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Experience contributing to service development and quality improvement projects
- Knowledge of local health and social care services
- Understanding of quality improvement methodologies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Farleigh Hospice
Address
Farleigh Hospice
North Court Road
Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7FH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.farleighhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)