End Of Life Specialist Cns; Specialist Palliative Care Team

The post holder will advise and be the point of expert contact regarding palliation of symptoms in the last phase of life, working closely with clinical areas/wards across the Trust. Focussing on the provision of holistic care (delivering/co-delivering/facilitating others practice), the post holder will support 'better deaths' through enhanced communication with patients/families, and advice regarding symptom control; at times there may be the need to provide hands on care to support patients or when joint working with nursing colleagues/the MDT.

There is recognition that an acute hospital may not be a patient's preferred place of death, and therefore this role will also promote and facilitate active discharge in the last phase of life, for those patients where an acute bed is not wanted and/or needed Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues within the Trust (and to external agencies, if required) in relation to EoL care within the Trust. Contributes toward care planning, and where appropriate, leads care planning in relation to symptom control, holistic support and pathways relating to preferred place of care/death. Visits areas/departments within the Trust, including ED and 'hot floors', in order to proactively identify and support EoL patients.

Capable of working 'at pace' in often busy and challenged working environments, prioritising own workload/demands, based on patient priority and service needs; including the support of others in the team, with these aims in mind. Proactively facilitates timely discharge of those in the last phase of life to alternative locations of care (where an acute bed is not wanted/needed). Communicates sensitively with patients and carers/families viable options, taking into account overall healthcare picture in relation to system resources.

Assists, senior colleagues in service improvement and pathway design. Supervises internal and external partner team colleagues, where appropriate. Actively communicates, fostering a relationship of mutual respect and joint working, with external and internal agencies in pursuit of outstanding patient care and choice.

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Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues within the Trust (and to external agencies, if required) in relation to EoL care within the Trust. Contributes toward care planning, and where appropriate, leads care planning in relation to symptom control, holistic support and pathways relating to preferred place of care/death. Visits areas/departments within the Trust, including ED and hot floors, in order to proactively identify and support EoL patients.

Capable of working at pace in often busy and challenged working environments, prioritising own workload/demands, based on…