Palliative and End of Life Care Lead

As the Community Palliative and End of Life Care Lead, you will support the Trust's end-of-life care portfolio, coordinating and leading all aspects of our end-of-life care programme in the Richmond community. In this influential role, you will bridge connections with healthcare and community partners, ensuring a seamless, compassionate experience for patients and their families. Your leadership will guide the Trust's strategy, policies, and governance framework to ensure our services remain aligned with national standards and deliver care that is safe, effective, and responsive., o Lead the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Trust's end-of-life care strategy, ensuring alignment with national guidelines and addressing local needs.

o Collaborate with clinical leaders across the Trust and partner organizations to drive a high-quality, coordinated approach to palliative and end-of-life care.

o Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality assurance and performance evaluation.

o Support the governance framework for end-of-life care by coordinating clinical audits and ensuring the risk register is current.

o Facilitate training and professional development for clinical and support staff, fostering best practices in end-of-life care.

o Act as the Trust's clinical leader for end-of-life care, guiding the development of policies, pathways, and initiatives to enhance patient and carer experiences.

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.