Senior Staff Nurses - Hospice at Home

Job summary

Spring is a time of change and new beginnings which, for St Richards, is reflected in the transformation of our care.

We have redesigned and restructured our clinical services, and are introducing new and innovative ways of working to meet the increasing need for our support.

At St Richards, were all united in a common goal: providing the very best care for patients, the people close to them, and carers.

Job title: Senior Staff Nurses Hospice at Home

Hours: Full and part time hours are available, working on a rota basis.

Salary: £34,342 - £37,196 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT

Main duties of the job

We are seeking caring and professional registered nurses to join our Integrated Community Service. The role will provide a responsive, flexible and high-quality community specialist palliative care service to patients and those important to them.

Working autonomously in the community you will provide assessment of patients with complex palliative care needs and to develop management options, advising others involved with patients care and evaluate the plan as needs change.

The role will involve working collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues across a number of teams which will include; Advice & Guidance, Rapid Response or in a cluster if required to contribute to the continual development of services and quality of care delivered.

This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

You will be a registered nurse with 3 years post registration experience with experience of working within palliative care or experience of working within a community setting.

A nursing degree or study at level 6 is required and you will have the ability to provide peer support and mentoring of others, demonstration of leadership qualities would be desirable but not essential.

Due to the nature of the community role and working throughout Worcestershire, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Mileage allowance is claimable and travel time is factored into your work patterns.

About us

Apply to join our caring and compassionate team today.

We would encourage visits to the Hospice to find out more and to speak to members of the team.

If you are interested, or would like further information please contact People Services, phone 01905 958096, email recruitment@strichards.org.uk

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;

• Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
• Supportive management keen to develop you
• Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
• Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe
• Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
• Free Will writing service