Lead Palliative Care Nurse inHigh Wycombe inHigh Wycombe PUBLISHED
THU 3 OCT 2024
South Bucks Hospice rGULefIm
In this role, the Lead Nurse will ensure the delivery of high-quality specialist palliative care, aligning with CQC standards through effective leadership and clinical expertise. Responsibilities include managing nursing team activities, ensuring compliance with ethical practices, leading audits, and maintaining high standards of patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and South Bucks Hospice policies.
South Bucks Hospice is seeking a compassionate and forward-thinking individual to develop and drive our nursing service forward. The position holder will manage a small team of palliative care nurses and deputising for the Head of Clinical Services.
The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with at least 5 years experience. Previous experience and qualifications/training, in palliative care/oncology and management is most desirable.
About us
To lead the provision of specialist palliative care nursing at South Bucks Hospice as a member of the Clinical Leadership Team.
To oversee all aspects of the nursing services, including the management of the nursing team, the department activities and operational requirements in line with CQC standards through effective management, leadership and clinical expertise.
Lead on provision of high standards, audit and ethical practices with patients in line with their care plan.
To act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)Code of Conduct and in line with South Bucks Hospice (SBH) policies and procedures.
To act as deputy, In the absence of the Head of Clinical Services.
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