Advance Care Planning Facilitator
2 days ago
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Be certified and trained in skills as an ACP Facilitator and ACP Trainer.
Facilitate ACP discussions with patie..
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be certified and trained in skills as an ACP Facilitator and ACP Trainer.
- Facilitate ACP discussions with patients/individuals, families and NHS.
- Document these discussions and the wishes of the patient/individual in the appropriate forms (these may be hard copies or electronic forms).
- Update and liaise with primary care physicians on patient’s advance care plan.
- Coordinate between patients/individuals, relatives, and healthcare team for ACP facilitation and to follow-up with the necessary appointments for them.
- Mentor, train and guide junior ACP Facilitators in ACP case management, documentation and communication skills.
- Develop and improve ACP training curriculum and programmes e.g. Advocacy, General ACP and Preferred Plan of Care (PPC) Facilitation courses.
- Be involved in grief bereavement work and provide psychosocial support to patients and where appropriate, follow up with referrals to spiritual and/or psychiatric support.
- Develop and be involved in the spiritual care work and support for ACP patients and their family members.
GENERAL
- Support or conduct ACP awareness talks, road shows and training.
- Work in collaboration with key stakeholders in the evaluation and quality improvement processes for the ACP program.
- Participate in conducting audits, research and surveys related to ACP. Where necessary, staff will be nominated as co-investigators of research projects and are expected to be involved in data collection, abstract and paper writing etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- A Basic Diploma with 5 to 6 years of working experience
- Strong communication skills, motivated, resourceful and a good team player
- Experience in ACP facilitations for 2 to 3 years in any setting
PROFESSIONAL LICENCE
- Nursing or allied health (social work etc.) background preferred.
ABNORMAL PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITION
- Staff may be required to travel to patients’ homes, other step-down care units or other locations as needed to conduct ACP discussions.
- Staff may be exposed to patients and their family members of various psychological and emotional states and who possess varying personality traits.
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