About this role
Job summary
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trustis leading a bold transformation inCommunity and Palliative End of Life Careacross the county. Our vision is simple yet powerful: to ensure people nearing the end of life experience apeaceful, dignified death in the place of their choosing.
Currently, Cornwall has one of the highest rates of hospital stays during the last 90 days of life, a clear signal that change is needed. We are creating a morepatient-centred, community-based approachthat brings compassionate care closer to home in the last year of their life or nearing the end of life.
As part of our growing service, we are:
Reducing unnecessary hospital admissions
Deliveringpersonalised care plansto support home-based care
In collaboration with theMacmillan Social Investment Fundand local partners, we're expanding services including:
A 24/7Rapid Community Response and Care Service
A dedicatedEnd of Life Care phone linefor public and professionals
Strengthened voluntary sector partnerships and our Hospital@Home virtual service
We have opportunities available across various localities within the county, offering flexibility in base location depending on service need and candidate preference with a requirement to cover Cornwall and the Isles of Scillys.
Main duties of the job
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
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About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Current professional registration - HCPC, CSP Professional qualification - Physiotherapy Evidence of further formal study in Advanced Clinical Practice eg. Post graduate qualifications(Post Grad Certificate/Diploma/MSc/Non-Medical Prescribing) Perform advanced assessment of patients including those with unpredictable, varied and highly complex presentations.
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Able to work in highly stressful situations including the ability to manage distressing and highly emotive situations successfully (eg. Working with people recently diagnosed with life changing conditions).
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Various - To be confirmed
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PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)