Job Description

Co-ordinate timely and comprehensive assessment of specialist palliative and end of life care needs for the patient and the supportive needs of their loved ones. Plan, implement and evaluate in collaboration with the patient, their loved ones and indicated health and social care professionals, the specialist care of the patient in the community setting. Provide appropriate symptom management, psychological and spiritual support for patients complex palliative and end of life care needs to promote physical and emotional wellbeing. Act as an advocate for the patient and their loved ones, providing essential specialist knowledge and advice, appropriate information regarding specialist palliative and end of life care.



Recognise a deteriorating patient and those where symptoms are not controlled based on the understanding of the disease process, including current evidence and practice standards and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Provide specialist palliative care rapid response intervention to support patients and carers, across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland as required Work on a rotational basis providing triage and co-ordination within the co-ordination centre, providing telephone advice service to patients, their loved ones and professionals as appropriate. Ensure legible, contemporaneous and accurate records in accordance with organisational policy and legal requirements. Develop and maintain effective communication with patients, their loved ones and a range of statutory and voluntary care professionals on complex palliative and end of care issues whilst meeting the integrated care needs of the patient in complex situations. Participate in individual caseload review regularly with line manager to ensure caseload size and complexity is appropriate Contribute as appropriate to daily MDT discussions and integrated locality neighbourhood board rounds Comply with the NMC Code of Professional Practice, legislation for Health and Safety at Work and Clinical Governance.



Adhering to all organisational policies and procedures to ensure quality and standard of clinical skill and practice. Ensure own compliance with regard to mandatory training and NMC/Professional re-registration and revalidation requirements. If the post holder is a qualified Non-Medical Prescriber, practice within their scope of practice and in accordance with the organisational Non-Medical Prescribing Policy.