Job summary
Are you looking to join a dedicated and caring team who support local patients when they need it the most?
We have a great opportunity for a full time Registered Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team who provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients. You don't have to be a RGN or have palliative care experience, we welcome applications from RMNs and RNLDs from all backgrounds.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who would like to extend and develop their palliative and end-of-life care skills. You will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled staff across our In-Patient Unit, working across a full shift rotation pattern (days, nights, weekends and bank holidays).
Main duties of the job
Are you looking to join a dedicated and caring team who support local patients when they need it the most?
We have a great opportunity for a full time Registered Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team who provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients. You don't have to be a RGN or have palliative care experience, we welcome applications from RMNs and RNLDs from all backgrounds.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who would like to extend and develop their palliative and end-of-life care skills. You will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled staff across our In-Patient Unit, working across a full shift rotation pattern (days, nights, weekends and bank holidays).
About us
Are you looking to join a dedicated and caring team who support local patients when they need it the most?
We have a great opportunity for a full time Registered Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team who provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients. You don't have to be a RGN or have palliative care experience, we welcome applications from RMNs and RNLDs from all backgrounds.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who would like to extend and develop their palliative and end-of-life care skills. You will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled staff across our In-Patient Unit, working across a full shift rotation pattern (days, nights, weekends and bank holidays).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking to join a dedicated and caring team who support local patients when they need it the most?
We have a great opportunity for a full time Registered Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team on our Inpatient Unit to provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients. You don’t have to be a RGN or have palliative care experience – we welcome applications from RMNs and RNLDs from all backgrounds.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who would like to extend and develop their palliative and end-of-life care skills. You will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled staff across our IPU, working across a full shift rotation pattern (days, nights, weekends and bank holidays).
This is a rewarding role and our teams go above and beyond with the individualised care they provide to our patients and their families. Therefore, as long as you have a passion for working in Hospice care, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
- salary above NHS pay scales
- shift enhancements
- reimbursement of NMC fees
- up to 41 days Annual Leave
- opportunity to continue NHS pension and length of service based annual leave entitlement
- attractive pension scheme (non-NHS)
- golden Hello of £1,000 (after tax) as a special thank you and welcome to our team
- a modern IPU with great facilities for patients and their families
- high staff to patient ratios
- opportunity to be a supernumerary as part of the induction
- work at a Hospice that has research and campaigning at the forefront of its mission
- free parking
- great CPD opportunities
What we need from you:
- highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic
- excellent communication skills
- be able to respond appropriately to emotionally challenging situations
- excellent nursing skills, record keeping and medicines management
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Hospice’s HR Team at hr@stleonardshospice.org.uk or on 01904 777742.
We do not have sponsorship status and therefore all our offers are made conditional upon our candidates submitting evidence of their right to work in the UK in conjunction with our other pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking to join a dedicated and caring team who support local patients when they need it the most?
We have a great opportunity for a full time Registered Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team on our Inpatient Unit to provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients. You don’t have to be a RGN or have palliative care experience – we welcome applications from RMNs and RNLDs from all backgrounds.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who would like to extend and develop their palliative and end-of-life care skills. You will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled staff across our IPU, working across a full shift rotation pattern (days, nights, weekends and bank holidays).
This is a rewarding role and our teams go above and beyond with the individualised care they provide to our patients and their families. Therefore, as long as you have a passion for working in Hospice care, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
- salary above NHS pay scales
- shift enhancements
- reimbursement of NMC fees
- up to 41 days Annual Leave
- opportunity to continue NHS pension and length of service based annual leave entitlement
- attractive pension scheme (non-NHS)
- golden Hello of £1,000 (after tax) as a special thank you and welcome to our team
- a modern IPU with great facilities for patients and their families
- high staff to patient ratios
- opportunity to be a supernumerary as part of the induction
- work at a Hospice that has research and campaigning at the forefront of its mission
- free parking
- great CPD opportunities
What we need from you:
- highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic
- excellent communication skills
- be able to respond appropriately to emotionally challenging situations
- excellent nursing skills, record keeping and medicines management
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Hospice’s HR Team at hr@stleonardshospice.org.uk or on 01904 777742.
We do not have sponsorship status and therefore all our offers are made conditional upon our candidates submitting evidence of their right to work in the UK in conjunction with our other pre-employment checks.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
- Ability to work unsocial hours
Desirable
- Vehicle owner with full UK driving licence
- Knowledge of local area
Communication
Essential
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate at all levels within the Hospice
Personal
Essential
- Work confidentially and with discretion
- Enthusiasm
- Awareness and ability to cope with pressure
- Ability to work in a challenging environment
- Flexible to the changing needs of the post often at short notice
- Be accurate and methodical
- A commitment to Hospice care and to have a philosophy and concept of Hospice care
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable and punctual
- Approachable, team player
- Committed to providing quality and measurable service
- Ability to accept support from other team members
- Respect for others ethnic and/ or religious/ spiritual beliefs
- Committed to own continuing professional development
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Palliative care qualification
- MIP/ MPP
- Degree
Experience
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Awareness of Department of Health End of Life Strategy
- Organisation skills
Desirable
- Palliative care experience
- Audit and evaluation
IT
Essential
- Digitally literate
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
- Ability to work unsocial hours
Desirable
- Vehicle owner with full UK driving licence
- Knowledge of local area
Communication
Essential
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate at all levels within the Hospice
Personal
Essential
- Work confidentially and with discretion
- Enthusiasm
- Awareness and ability to cope with pressure
- Ability to work in a challenging environment
- Flexible to the changing needs of the post often at short notice
- Be accurate and methodical
- A commitment to Hospice care and to have a philosophy and concept of Hospice care
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable and punctual
- Approachable, team player
- Committed to providing quality and measurable service
- Ability to accept support from other team members
- Respect for others ethnic and/ or religious/ spiritual beliefs
- Committed to own continuing professional development
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Palliative care qualification
- MIP/ MPP
- Degree
Experience
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Awareness of Department of Health End of Life Strategy
- Organisation skills
Desirable
- Palliative care experience
- Audit and evaluation
IT
Essential
- Digitally literate
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne
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.
