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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
The HPCT aims to provide an accessible and integrated service, delivering safe, effective person-centred palliative care for patients and their families with progressive life limiting conditions.
The HPCT takes an interdisciplinary approach to managing challenging physical symptoms, as well as the complex psychological, social and spiritual issues that can surround progressive life limiting conditions, working closely with colleagues to support them in providing best possible care.
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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This is a permanent post please see bellow for location and hours.
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary working 22.5 hours per week - working 3 over 7.
- Royal Alexandra Hospital working 30 hours per week - 4 over 7.
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Key responsibilities:
You will have a degree of autonomy and decision-making within this role. In collaboration with the wider HPCT, you will facilitate the development of excellence in clinical care and address the psycho-social nursing needs of a defined patient group in a variety of acute care settings, including outpatient departments and wards. You will provide clinical leadership and expert advice to nursing, medical, Allied Health Professionals, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) locally, regionally, and nationally.
You will contribute to service improvements in collaboration with the MDT, and develop and deliver education initiatives to staff, patients, and carers, acting as a professional resource to these groups. In addition, you will support the integration of educational initiatives from NHSGG&C, universities, the voluntary sector, and other external agencies into your area of expertise, providing expert professional guidance.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
First Level Registered Nurse
Honours Degree or equivalent
Undertaking, or willing to undertake, further relevant postgraduate studies in line with Level 6 Advanced Practice
Evidence of palliative care education for CPD
Postgraduate experience of caring for people with life-limiting conditions in line with guidelines and policies for palliative and end-of-life care
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:Claire O’Neill - Lead Nurse/CSM Palliative Care on Claire.oneill5@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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