Registered Nurse - South Powys

Job description

Job responsibilities

Title:Registered Nurse

Salary:Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned to AFC Band 5 up to £17.95per hour depending on experience (plus enhancements)

Hours:As and When

Contract Type:Permanent

Based:South Powys

Closing date:17th August 2023

Interview date:TBC

You will work alongside a Clinical Nurse Manager and Clinical Nurse specialist as well as other healthcare professionals to provide an integrated and co-ordinated service that delivers care and support to people with terminal illnesses in their homes, whilst also offering vital emotional support for their families.

Using evidence-based practice to develop and maintain high quality, you will work collaboratively in the assessment and evaluation of patient care. You will ensure appropriate clinical care is delivered to enable palliative care patients to stay in their own home.

We are passionate about continuous improvement and are looking for nurses who share this passion to work with us to ensure the people we serve, and our staff are treated with respect and as individuals.

The Marie Curie Nursing Service is deployed in geographical regions which contain a series of smaller teams that are designed to provide a supportive staffing network.

Enhancements for Band 5:

30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)

60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

What we are looking for:

• RN Registration Level 1
• Experience in NHS or another relevant care setting in palliative care
• Ability to work in a complex and stressful environment and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms
• Be a licensed driver with access to a car and a willingness to travel is essential
• Welsh speaking is desirable

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working
• Generous enhancements

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in NHS or other relevant care setting in palliative care
• Experience of working in a palliative care environment e.g. hospice
• Experience of working in the community

Qualifications

Essential

• RN Registration Level 1, with relevant post registration qualification, e.g. ENB 931 or Diploma in Palliative care or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake necessary Diploma level modules and/ or any additional education & training as required by the role

Desirable

• Degree in Palliative/cancer care or equivalent

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Community Based

South Powys

CF44 9JB

Employer's website

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