Job Description

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Whittington/Sutton

Hours

Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Annual salary

G1 54,886.81 to G3 61,632.79

(plus enhancements where applicable)

Last day to apply

31/08/2025

This post will encompass both strategic service development and operational service delivery.

This post will encompass the four pillars of advanced practice, clinical practice, leadership, education and research.

The post holders' own practice will be at an advanced level, ensuring that their own contribution can both directly and indirectly influence all aspects of care and the management of patients within the hospice and the community setting.

The post holder will be a non-medical prescriber, utilising these skills for the benefit of his/her patient/client group.

The post holder will provide a corporate function in advising executive leadership team with professional nursing advice on palliative care services and service-related issues.

The post holder will be able to articulate and demonstrate a vision of areas of practice that can be developed beyond the current scope of nursing practice and demonstrate a commitment to the development of these areas both at a strategic level and at the bedside and community setting.

Qualifications

Essential

First level registration with NMC (Degree level)

Master's Degree in advanced clinical practice

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Desirable

Recognised palliative care nursing qualification

Teaching qualification

Advanced communication course

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience of working in multi-agency/professional working

A successful track record of change management and practice development

To have inspired recognition as an expert and innovator in the field

Evidence of leadership training

Experience of managing staff and difficult and sensitive people issues

Teaching experience

Published papers and presentations

Experience of research, study, design and implementation

Proven experience and work within deadlines

Evidence of participation in clinical audit

Commitment to continuing improvement of service delivery and care

Team Working

Working across professional boundaries and organisations.

Working with academic institutions

Clinical Governance

In-depth knowledge of research methodologies and application of theory to practice

Initiating and facilitating change and service redesign

Familiar with concepts of clinical supervision and learning sets

Experience of eliciting feedback from patients and carers and of incorporating this in the planning, delivery and evaluation of services

Values

Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

Proven leadership skills at a senior level

Ability to write for publications

Ability to think strategically

Developed political awareness

Developed patient care skills

Time management skills

Professional role model as an advanced practitioner within the specialty of palliative care

Ability to write clear, concise and relevant reports, communicate orally, and in writing with clarity and precision

Computer literate

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Personal Attributes

Empathetic

Team Player

Able to work under pressure

Collaborative

Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

Valid driving licence

Eligibility to work in the UK

Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 54,886.81-61,632.79 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lichfield, WS14 9LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 456