Job summary
Are you a senior nurse ready for your next career step or challenge? We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team in our state-of-the-art newly redeveloped Inpatient Unit. This would suit someone who is motivated, compassionate, flexible and who has an interest in palliative care.
There will be opportunities to participate in education and audit, as well as deliver excellent care to patients and their loved ones accessing hospice services.
Your role will be to work with the medical team and palliative care consultants to deliver specialist palliative care to patients in our Inpatient Unit and wellbeing centre, in a holistic manor, considering social, emotional and spiritual health as well as physical symptoms. Our aim is to provide individualised care, seeing the patient behind the diagnosis, so they can achieve their best possible quality of life.
In return Nightingale House offers
A positive and friendly working environment in our state of the art newly redeveloped inpatient unit.
The opportunity to make a real difference.
Excellent training and development opportunities for those that want them.
Generous holiday allowance that increases with length of service.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Staff lunch menu
Retail Discount Scheme.
Staff Discount in Caffi Cwtch
NHS pension if eligible
Main duties of the job
Working as an independent practitioner and non-medical prescriber the ANP is accountable and responsible for their own actions or omissions in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code and current guidance on advanced nursing practice. You will always work within the scope of professional practice and guidance on advanced practice, adhering to all relevant professional, legal and regulatory guidelines.
You will assume responsibility for own professional development and updates and maintain your own clinical skills as appropriate with support and guidance from the medical director and director of clinical and patient services as required for the role. You will work within the boundaries of the role as it develops within Nightingale House and as agreed by the Medical Director and Director of Clinical and Patient Services in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer.
There are opportunities for career development and progression to a nurse consultant depending on interest and experience.
About us
Nightingale House Hospice is an Independent Hospice providing care and support for patients and families living with a life limiting illness. We provide care across a wide area, stretching from Wrexham, Flintshire and East Denbighshire to Barmouth and the border towns including Oswestry and Whitchurch. Our ambitious plans mean we need to raise over £4 million each year: something we do with the huge support from of our local community.
Nightingale House is an equal opportunities employer. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check which will be taken into consideration when confirming any offer of employment.
Nightingale House Hospice is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. Registered Charity No: 1035600
Date posted
12 September 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£43,549 to £47,707 a year Additional payment for weekend on call 1:4 weekends
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0080-24-0015
Job locations
Chester Road
Wrexham
Clwyd
LL11 2SJ
Employer details
Employer name
Nightingale House Hospice
Address
Chester Road
Wrexham
Clwyd
LL11 2SJ
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