Community Staff Nurse (Maternity Cover)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Community Nurse Maternity Cover (No SPONSORSHIP)

Are you a compassionate, dedicated nurse with a passion for delivering outstanding palliative and end-of-life care?

Oakhaven Hospice is seeking a Community Nurse to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. Youll support patients and families in the comfort of their own homes during this vital time.

Contract Type Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover approx. 912 months)

Hours 30 hours per week

Salary £ 31,527.60pa (FTE £39,409.50pa)

Closing Date: 15th June 2025

About Us

At Oakhaven Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care to people with life-limiting illnesses across the New Forest, Totton, and Waterside areas. We believe in enhancing quality of life and dignity through expert care, empathy, and a deep connection with our community.

About the Role

This maternity cover role offers a unique opportunity to work as part of our experienced Community Team, providing high-quality, patient-centred palliative care in the community. You'll play a key part in ensuring continuity of care and support for patients and their loved ones.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised nursing care for patients with complex needs.

Provide emotional and practical support to families and carers.

Work collaboratively with GPs, district nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Contribute to 24/7 community care by participating in a rota that includes some evenings/weekends.

Maintain accurate records and uphold the highest standards of clinical governance.

What Were Looking For

Registered Nurse (NMC Registered).

Experience in palliative care, oncology, community nursing, (training can be provided).

Experience is required of caring for families and patients facing the challenge of end of life.

Excellent communication skills to enable you to discuss difficult conversations

Compassionate manner and a responsible, mature attitude are also essential

Good organisation skills and be IT literate as well as being a great problem solver with the ability to think creatively.

Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

A full UK driving licence and access to a car.

What We Offer

A supportive and friendly working environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

A chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Holiday 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees)

Long service leave at 5 and 10 years

Auto enrolment company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to work Scheme

Cash Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme - Help@Hands App from Unum

Excellent Education & Development Opportunities

Wellbeing Support

A truly supportive and caring environment

If you are passionate about palliative care and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse.
• First-level degree or demonstrate equivalent experience and skill
• Post-registration qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Communication skills training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience in cancer, palliative care, or another speciality.
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Evidence of good communications skills both face to face and over the phone
• Ability to support and influence change
• Evidence of solid IT skills and knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Oakhaven Hospice values
• Demonstrate advanced clinical expertise
• Experience of being involved with sustainable change
• Evidence of understanding professional issues in nursing
• Highly effective communication and relationship skills both face to face and over the phone
• Evidence of involvement with patient/user groups to develop patient centre care.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of working with electronic record systems, MS Word, email etc

Desirable

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of key indicators of excellent quality care
• Evidence of clinical standard/ guideline setting

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

Oakhaven Hospice

Address

Lower Pennington Lane

Pennington

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8ZZ

Employer's website

https://www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)