About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Macmillan End of Life Care Facilitator to join the Specialist Palliative Care Team within Powys Teaching Board. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a deep sense of empathy, and experience in palliative care.
The post holder will work within national and local End of Life guidance, ensuring best practice in End-of-Life care for all conditions and across Health and Social Care settings.
The post holder will develop and facilitate an end-of-life education programme for professionals in Powys Teaching Health Board to ensure staff have the right skills and knowledge to deliver the best end of life care.
The post holder will work with the Powys Macmillan End of Life GP facilitators to support teams with Advance Care Planning to ensure that people are enabled to make plans and choices about their care.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.
Main duties of the job
Play a key leadership role within the Health Board to promote and support best practice in end-of-life care.
Interpret national priorities into local plans for continuous improvement.
Working with the Macmillan GP End of Life Facilitators and the Specialist Palliative Care Team actively promote and support all teams with advance care planning to support people to be cared for in their preferred place of care.
Contribute to the development of plans and strategies for palliative care, based on national direction and clinical need. Develop learning resources to support staff with advance care planning.
Develop learning resources to support staff with advance care planning.
Working with the nursing homes identify reasons for admission at end of life and pro-actively support the homes to make changes to address these.
Lead the development of patient pathways to support end of life care linking with a range of professionals internal and external to the organisation, maintaining a collaborative and integrated approach.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential
Live registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse Post Registration specialist training / supplementary qualifications to Masters level in related subject or equivalent experience Teaching qualification/ Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or evidence of teaching skills/ clinical educator High level of knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance Knowledge of the end-of-life Quality Statement
Desirable
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or working towards Management/ Leadership Qualification or equivalent preparation
Experience Essential
Experience at management level demonstrating ability to deliver improvements to service users and staff Significant experience of developing and implementing education programmes
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Use computer systems to a well-developed level( email, word processing, spreadsheets) Highly developed verbal and written communication skills Effective multi agency team player, including the ability to engage positively with key stakeholders Knowledge and skills to implement and evaluate service developments Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing multi agency partners Develop work and deliver on a project plan
Desirable
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn. Ability to analyse information to evidence effectiveness and impact of the role
Values Essential
Demonstrate PTHB Values Demonstrable ability and track record of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling the highest standard of professionalism Motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation through effective communication skills Empathy
Other Essential
Ability to travel within geographical area Able to work hours flexibly
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Powys Teaching Health Board
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Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)