Staff Nurse

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospice is a registered charity, founded in 1984. We support and care for patients with a life limiting illness, their families and others close to them.

We have a wonderful opportunity for a forward thinking, enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to join our friendly and supportive Inpatient Unit Team. The successful Staff Nurse will be responsible for the assessment planning and evaluation of effective programmes of care and the subsequent delivery of care patients, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice at all times. You will be required to maintain clear accurate documentation, attend meetings as appropriate and liaise with external healthcare professionals. Due to the nature of care we provide, you will be expected to prioritise your own workload and direct as appropriate the work load of others based upon patient need ensuring patients and their loved ones receive the highest standards of care at all times.

This role may be closed early applications dependent, as recruitment is ongoing so please apply as soon as possible.

Unfortunately at present we are unable to support Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a face to face interview on Wednesday 22nd May 2024

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate excellent standards of assessment, care planning and evaluation of interventions to ensure the needs and choices of people accessing hospice services are met.

You will have substantial experience of working within a caring role and have supported patients with life limiting illness. With good communication skill you will be able to work as part of a team and relate with understanding and sensitivity to those experiencing life changing illness.

Supporting patients at the end of life is a privilege, and at East Lancashire Hospice we do all we can do ensure patients make the most of life whilst in our care. This makes working as a Staff Nurse at East Lancashire Hospice rewarding in a very unique way. Whilst you are supporting patients and their loved ones at a very difficult time, you do it knowing you're providing the best care possible. The clinical team all work together with great pride in the care they provide, and you will be joining a high performing team with a supportive culture.

About us

In-line with Aprils' pay increase, as a Staff Nurse, your salary is £34,167 - £35,603 dependant on experience inclusive of enhancements from commencement in post. You will work on a roster basis, which will include weekends, Bank Holidays and rotation to nights. You can continue to pay into the NHS pension if you already do so and/or have made contributions in the last 12 months or you have the option to join the private employee / employer contributory pension scheme.

Aside from the terms and conditions detailed above, you will joining a very special and unique organisation, where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Equality and Diversity - We support an inclusive and holistic working environment and aim to empower our people to bring their authentic self to work. We are committed to this and so encourage applications from all individuals with the required skills for the role inclusive of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race,colour, caste, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, socio-economic background, trade union membership status, marriage, and civil partnerships. ELH is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and volunteers."