Senior Staff Nurse - Nights
Douglas Macmillan Hospice
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide leadership and effective operational management of the inpatient unit nursing team at Douglas Macmillan Hospice. You'll ensure timely, responsive and high-quality service is maintained and well organised for patients, their families and visitors to the hospice.
You'll provide clinical expertise, staffing co-ordination and be in charge of the inpatient unit in the absence of the Head of IPS and Team Leaders.
Engendering a positive working environment with an emphasis on professionalism, teamwork and co-operation. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring high quality standards of care are maintained.
Main duties of the job
The right candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a motivation for continual learning and sharing of knowledge, with the drive to ensure our patients receive the highest possible standard of care. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team within the In-Patient Unit, where opportunities exist to develop palliative care expertise and undertake funded degree or masters level study after 6 months.
This role will be full time/part time on nights. Please state your preference on your application. Please read the job description (below) for further details.
If you would you like to be part of our friendly, supportive team delivering high standards of specialist palliative care which endeavours to go the extra mile in supporting our patients and their families, then we would love to hear from you.
About us
Dougie Mac is an open-culture organisation, underpinned by clear strategic aims, vision and values. The Hospices many different services provide patients, their families and carers, with physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual support ensuring that all are supported as they face death, dying and loss.
By joining, youll be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to delivering person-led, responsive and cost effective services of the highest quality. And youll be supported in your role to develop your skills and those of the people you work with. Staff at Dougie Mac are well-motivated, with professional development pathways, and given opportunities to be reflective in their roles through supervision, reflective practice and supportive line management.
The Hospice offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance, funded study, free parking, Paycare and much more.
Date posted
14 September 2021
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,000 to £36,000 a year + Antisocial Pay
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
B0303-21-1516
Job locations
Barlaston Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffs
ST3 3NZ
Employer details
Employer name
Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Address
Barlaston Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffs
ST3 3NZ
Employer's website
https://www.dmhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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