End of Life Care Facilitator | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
To provide specialist advice, support, supervision and continuous professional development activities. To plan, implement and review evidence based improvement programmes in a range of settings to drive continuous quality improvement in the delivery of high quality and safe care for patients and service users
The key responsibilities of this role include a clinical focus on specialist professional end of life advice, education, and guidance to others through the maintenance of personal professional development and evidence-based learning. Continuous development and proficiency to educate and support development of clinical skills, procedures, and interventions to others, plan, deliver and evaluate learning programmes and study days.Take appropriate action to improve quality standards through clinical audit, incident reviews and responding and supporting the management of complaints, whilst also challenging poor practice and take appropriate action making full use of current support systems.
To inspire and demonstrate leadership qualities through delivery of specialist clinical knowledge and skills to ensure safe delivery of care. demonstrating of personal qualities, continuous service improvements, and setting direction. Disseminate evidence-based practice and audit findings through local and/or regional presentation to professional groups.Participate in the process of influencing policy making, procedures, protocols and clinical guidelines, internally and externally, necessary to support the service.
Take responsibility for implementing policies and proposing changes to practices, procedures for own area and those which impact beyond own area. Support the management of change through strategic thinking, negotiating skills, self-awareness and effective communication
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of
ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024