Job overview

North London Hospice is an outstanding beacon of care and empathy for the communities of North London. Having provided incredible palliative and end of life care to patients for nearly four decades, we pride ourselves on the dedication and quality that we can bring to any situation. We’re passionate, caring and focused on ensuring that everyone who uses our services are cared for and supported at one of the most important moments of their lives.

The Outpatient & Wellbeing Service delivers holistic multi professional non-pharmacological symptom management to those living with a life limiting illness. Focus is on supporting, encouraging and empowering people to work towards what is important to them alongside encouraging local community action.

Main duties of the job

The AHP Lead for Clinical Outreach  will combine Professional practice and management skills in providing leadership and direction for the Outpatients and Wellbeing services and will include the following duties:

• You will lead and support the team in managing referrals from triage, monitor referral patterns and address any issues in a timely manner.
• You will provide direct clinical care, demonstrating specialist palliative practice in holistic assessment by planning, implementing and evaluating the physical, psychosocial and spiritual components of all patients and their carers and ensure the care is patient centred.
• You will  provide the infrastructure including governance, to enable planned and unplanned clinic-based care to operate effectively and safely in a range of settings.
• You will lead the integration of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services into Community Palliative Care East, enhancing outreach and accessibility for all service users
• You will  work collaboratively with the Head of Community Palliative Care East, and senior Clinical Leaders to deliver clinics internally and within the community effectively i.e.  symptom management interventions, Living Well partnership groups and peer support groups
• Work  with the Head of Community Palliative Care East and professional/clinical leaders to deliver clinics, symptom management intervention and the Living Well partnership Groups within the community and onsite as well as managing Compassionate Neighbours. 

Working for our organisation

This is an exceptionally rewarding opportunity for an individual with experience of managing service and change to join us as we strive to provide the best of life, at the end of life, for those who need us most.

Alongside our passionate multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll have the chance to make a priceless, positive impact on the lives of those with life limiting illnesses and empower them to live life to the full despite their illness.

Not only will you be making a real difference to countless lives, but you’ll be joining an organisation committed to supporting its staff through a fantastic range of health and wellbeing benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.