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Greenwich & Bexley Community HospiceJob DescriptionJob Title:Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Team LeadEstablishment:Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice185 Bostall HillAbbey WoodLondon, SE2 0GBResponsible to:Modern Matron Inpatient ServicesAccountable to:Director of Care and Service TransformationSalary:Band 7Contract:Full Time: 37.5 hours per weekJOB SUMMARY:Lead the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Team in delivering high quality palliative rehabilitation topatients, which will include improving /maintaining quality of life through therapeutic actions.Work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Hospice on the inpatientunit, outpatient and community services, advising the hospital based team as the servicedemands. Foster strong links with colleagues working in external rehabilitative, wellbeing andpalliative care services.Key Responsibilities:Clinical Practice & LeadershipProvide a high standard of holistic and individualised patient care to patients with palliative careneeds. As the Lead for the Rehabilitation service, the post holder will be a key provider ofevidenced based clinical expertise and leadership and will: Be a champion for the Hospice’s Rehabilitation service while working in partnership withother organisations, establishing and developing working relationships with thoseinvolved in delivering rehabilitation services in all settings Provide line management to the Rehabilitation Team, supervising their work, ensuringcompetence and providing 1-1 support and development including annual objectivesetting and performance appraisal Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary palliative care team with Hospicecolleagues and others involved in patient care Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans for patients with a view to empowering,maintaining and/or improving their present level of function and independence Act as a role model for others, exhibiting high standards of professional behaviour andcompetence and providing leadership, support, advice and education to colleagues Be a reflective practitioner, applying evidence based practice and critical thinking to allpractices and processes of careET 04/22 Draft 21

Provide support to and assist the Modern Matron (MM) and Director of Care and ServiceTransformation (DCST), with the development of the service.Ensure that appropriate data is collected, audited and shared to support servicemonitoring, development and quality assuranceMaintain effective relationships with external professionals and relevant organisationsliaising about patient care issues as appropriateMaintain an ethos of palliative rehabilitation and wellbeing which incorporatesphysiological, social and spiritual components in accordance with Hospice philosophy.Delegate appropriate tasks and provide guidance in the management of these tasksTake an active role in the recruitment of rehabilitation and wellbeing staffUndertake home assessments, supporting colleagues to do this where necessary.Liaising with the multi-disciplinary team, making recommendations about support andtreatmentOversee the triage and allocation process of referrals for rehabilitation and wellbeingSupport the rehabilitation and wellbeing team to set goals and to discharge patients,identifying other services that can best support the patient following completion of theirsupport by the HospiceIn collaboration with other Hospice services, review patients who require specialisttherapy input, referring on for generic advice and support where necessaryParticipate in developing guidelines and protocols to deliver a high qualitycomprehensive, evidence-based and patient-focused service for patients and familiesAssist patients in adjusting to their physical losses as their condition deterioratesAssist patients and their carers to ensure that their home environment is appropriate forthe patient’s current and future needsParticipate in locality and network forums as required, disseminating and sharing goodpractice and ensuring the service develops.Attend and actively participate in clinical and multidisciplinary meetings, nominating adeputy when unable to attendMaintain clear, concurrent and concise electronic patient records which comply with therelevant hospice policy and professional standards of record-keepingAct within any legal and statutory rules relating to occupational therapy or physiotherapypractices in the field of palliative care as set by the appropriate registering bodyWork within a budget to identify any equipment that may need to be purchasedInvestigate incidents, concerns and complaints when required by the HospiceActively contribute to the development and delivery of the Hospice strategic plan byworking with the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Team, the Modern Matron and/or theDCSTCommunication Create a working environment within the team that is flexible and adaptable and whichfosters an approach in line with the Hospice’s Values, Mission and Vision Act as a link between the Hospice and partner rehabilitation teams and local equipmentservices, fostering positive working relations among all members of Hospital, Hospice,Social Care and Community Teams. Fully exploit the potential of SystmOne to improve the integrity of the patient’s carepathway and the mutual understanding by all GBCH teams of each other’s roles andsituations Participate in multidisciplinary meetings relating to the care of patients and theirfamilies/carers as required in the hospice/ hospital/ community setting.ET 04/22 Draft 22

Promote and practise excellent communication skills with patients, family and membersof the multi-disciplinary team.Support the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Team to be more visible to the multidisciplinaryteam, including encouraging the use of hot-desking within these teamsIdentify, assess and help to meet the information needs of the patient and theirfamily/carersDelegate responsibilities effectively when on planned leaveContribute positively to the development of Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice asan anti discriminatory organisation, actively promoting equality and diversity.Quality Maintain standards of care and report concerns back through Hospice clinicalgovernance structures and/or any external services as appropriate. Contribute to thedesign and management of practice based audit and regularly attend Clinical QualityGroup meetings. Challenge poor practice wherever it is encountered Initiate and participate in clinical reviews of patient and family care as appropriate Within the multidisciplinary team, working to ensure that patient dignity is respected at alltimes both before and after death, including acting as the patient’s advocate Provide mentoring and coaching to staff and volunteers where required and supervisestudents on placement Be responsible for ensuring the maintenance, cleaning and safekeeping of rehabequipment. Identifying and reporting any issues in line with Hospice Policy andProceduresGrief & Loss Support staff, volunteers, students, patients and their families in managing loss Identify those who are at risk in bereavement or as they anticipate loss, where requiredrefer them on to appropriate services both within the Hospice and externally.Education & Training Identify own and others learning and professional development needs with the support ofthe Modern Matron and attend training (seminars, courses and study days), asappropriate according to individual performance review objectives Submit a departmental training plan annually in advance of the year end, to theEducation Department Create a learning environment and culture of learning within the rehabilitation team Complete mandatory training and ensure staff/volunteers complete same Participate in GBCH’s external and internal training programmes, sharing expertise/ownlearning/skills Ensure relevant clinical placements are effectively facilitated.Further informationThe Post holder will be registered with the Health Professions CouncilSupport the ethos of the Hospice, supporting events and promotional activities as requestedBe familiar with and adhere to, all Hospice, (and relevant Care Homes, Trust and Community)policies and procedures.ET 04/22 Draft 23

The post holder must at all times respect confidentiality and in particular the confidentiality of allpersonal data stored, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection ActThe post holder must be aware of and adhere to individual responsibilities under the Health andSafety at Work Act and identify and report, as necessary, any untoward accident, incident orpotentially hazardous environment.The post holder may be required to work in and from any Hospice or associated Companypremises.This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will beamended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. It will then bereviewed in association with the jobholder(s)ET 04/22 Draft 24

Person Specification – Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Team LeadEducation andQualificationsExperienceEssential HCPC Registration Recognised qualificationin Occupational Therapyor Physiotherapy Diploma/Degree inrelevant area. Evidence of continuedprofessional developmentrelevant to palliative careDesirable Masters level study inappropriate area AdvancedCommunications Skillscourse (MacGuire orsimilar) Teaching qualification Moving and Handlingtrainer qualification Skills, Knowledge andabilitiesEvidence of havingworked in a variety ofdifferent settings andspecialities including withlong term conditionsand/or oncologyExperience of workingwith patients withcomplex multipathologiesExperience of deliveringteaching/ training Evidence of contributingto policy making andstandard setting. Awareness of health andsafety procedures andhow they affect people inthe workplace. Understanding of lossand grief and its impacton individuals andfamilies and their socialnetworks Awareness of relevantstatutory and voluntaryagencies andorganisational structures A knowledge of theissues related toprovision of specialistpalliative care in thecommunity and anunderstanding of some ofthe challenges that mayET 04/22 Draft 25 Specialist palliative careexperienceExperience of workingwith multiplestakeholdersIn depth experience oflegislation and policysurrounding disability,housing, buildingadaptation and fundingstreams Research skills Participation in audit orresearch. A valid UK drivinglicence/ access to ownroad transportation

Aptitude, PersonalCharacteristics arise.A knowledge of currentlegislation and policyrelevant to end of lifecare.Excellent communicationand presentation skillsComputer literacy withknowledge of Windowsbased applicationsAble to demonstrateeffective working withmembers of a variety ofprofessional groups atvarying levels of seniorityacross a number ofdifferent organisationsCommitment to providinghigh quality,individualised holisticcare to patients and theirrelatives/ carersAble to workindependently and as amember of the multidisciplinary teamAble to manage time andmeet deadlinesAssertive and developedinfluencing or persuasiveskills.Negotiation skillsExcellent problem–solving skillsApproachable andadaptable.Motivated andenthusiastic.Able to manage theemotional impact ofworking with the dyingand bereavedDemonstrablecommitment to antidiscriminatory practiceand equal opportunitiesAble to undertake trainingand direct own learning.ET 04/22 Draft 26

Contribute positively to the development of Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice as an anti discriminatory organisation, actively promoting equality and diversity. Quality Maintain standards of care and report concerns back through Hospice clinical governance structures and/or any external services as appropriate.