St Wilfrid's Hospice

Registered Nurse - Clinical Services

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Job summary

Are you a dedicated, passionate, and caring Registered Nurse ready to make an impact on the lives of patients and their families? We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of our exceptional nursing team, delivering palliative care that transforms lives.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multi-professional team providing palliative nursing care interventions for patients and their families in the Inpatient Unit, Community, which will include our telephone advice and visiting and outpatient services. To provide the highest standard of palliative care nursing to people living with advanced, serious, life-limiting illness to support their personal priorities and preferences enabling them and their families live as well as possible and to experience compassionate end of life care.

About us

St Wilfrid's Hospice provides end of life support to the population of Eastbourne and the surrounding parts of East Sussex, from our stunning hospice building and through our highly skilled community teams. We are rated an 'outstanding' provider by the Care Quality Commission and have a clear vision of reaching increasing numbers of local patients and their families, in close collaboration with our community. We provide a supportive working environment, which is demonstrated through our values: compassionate, professional, progressive, and respectful and these are embedded in our culture. We have a dynamic learning environment that actively promotes and facilitates opportunities for career progression through our competency framework. We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates, candidates from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates and those who have experienced mental health issues.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

RNCS1

Job locations

St Wilfrid's Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way

Eastbourne

BN22 9PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role: Our people are vital to the future of St Wilfrid's Hospice and it is essential that we recruit and retain the very best individuals and offer a supportive, engaging, and rewarding working environment. Are you a dedicated, passionate, and caring Registered Nurse ready to make an impact on the lives of patients and their families? We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of our exceptional nursing team, delivering palliative care that transforms lives. As a Registered Nurse with us, you will be the unwavering support, offering not only clinical expertise but also demonstrating compassion, a listening ear, and a comforting presence to those in need. You will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. What We Offer You: We believe that the key to providing exceptional care is to support our healthcare professionals. That's why we offer a nurturing and supportive working environment, where you can thrive and grow as a nurse. Career Advancement: Your journey with us is not just a job, but a calling. We're committed to helping you develop in your career through our competency framework. You will have access to dynamic learning opportunities, workshops, and a network of inspiring colleagues who share your passion for palliative care. Benefits included:

  • We offer a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days per year plus bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership
  • Discounted cinema tickets
  • Employee assistance programmes
  • Additional training opportunities
  • Supportive working environment
  • We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role including; various shift patterns and part time hours.
    • If you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources team on 01323 434209 or email Please note that CV's will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete our application form due to a disability. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    The Role: Our people are vital to the future of St Wilfrid's Hospice and it is essential that we recruit and retain the very best individuals and offer a supportive, engaging, and rewarding working environment. Are you a dedicated, passionate, and caring Registered Nurse ready to make an impact on the lives of patients and their families? We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of our exceptional nursing team, delivering palliative care that transforms lives. As a Registered Nurse with us, you will be the unwavering support, offering not only clinical expertise but also demonstrating compassion, a listening ear, and a comforting presence to those in need. You will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. What We Offer You: We believe that the key to providing exceptional care is to support our healthcare professionals. That's why we offer a nurturing and supportive working environment, where you can thrive and grow as a nurse. Career Advancement: Your journey with us is not just a job, but a calling. We're committed to helping you develop in your career through our competency framework. You will have access to dynamic learning opportunities, workshops, and a network of inspiring colleagues who share your passion for palliative care. Benefits included:

  • We offer a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days per year plus bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership
  • Discounted cinema tickets
  • Employee assistance programmes
  • Additional training opportunities
  • Supportive working environment
  • We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role including; various shift patterns and part time hours.
    • If you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources team on 01323 434209 or email Please note that CV's will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete our application form due to a disability. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Current NMC registration.

    Desirable

    • Evidence of recent CPD.
    • Mentorship qualification.
    • Working towards a degree in professional practice or Palliative Care or willingness to undertake.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Previous experience of working in a clinical setting.
    • Experience of working with vulnerable adults.

    Desirable

    • Previous hospice palliative care / oncology experience in palliative care.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Current NMC registration.

    Desirable

    • Evidence of recent CPD.
    • Mentorship qualification.
    • Working towards a degree in professional practice or Palliative Care or willingness to undertake.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Previous experience of working in a clinical setting.
    • Experience of working with vulnerable adults.

    Desirable

    • Previous hospice palliative care / oncology experience in palliative care.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    St Wilfrid's Hospice

    Address

    St Wilfrid's Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way

    Eastbourne

    BN22 9PZ


    Employer's website

    https://www.stwhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    St Wilfrid's Hospice

    Address

    St Wilfrid's Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way

    Eastbourne

    BN22 9PZ


    Employer's website

    https://www.stwhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    HR

    Stephanie Watson

    recruitment@stwhospice.org

    01323434292

    Details

    Date posted

    08 April 2024

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 5

    Salary

    £28,407 to £34,581 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    RNCS1

    Job locations

    St Wilfrid's Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way

    Eastbourne

    BN22 9PZ


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