Job summary
Community Registered Nurse
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
Church Rd, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ
Full or Part Time Hours available
£15.57 - 17.28 per hour (plus enhancements and competitive benefits) Dependent on experience
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We are there when it matters.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
In palliative care no day is the same. Working in our community team provides a unique opportunity because we care for patients with such a variety of conditions and symptoms. If youd like to develop your knowledge of many different conditions and the impact this has on patients and their families a role in palliative care with Sue Ryder is for you.
Our nurses play an indispensable role in providing compassionate, holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Their work extends far beyond medical tasks, encompassing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support for both patients and their families.
This is a really exciting time to be joining the Community Team at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice. It is a great opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse who wants to work in a supportive environment where care of the patients comes first. This role is based within our friendly and supportive Hospice at Home (community team) and involves visiting people in their own homes to provide support to people when they need it most.
About us
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham is Gloucestershires only inpatient unit for specialist palliative care.
We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.
We are able to provide care on our inpatient unit, virtually and in person though our community hub and in peoples home though our Hospice at Home service.
Benefits
Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
Company pension scheme
Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Enhanced sick pay
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
Death in Service benefit
Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with our patients and their families in the community requires a holistic approach to ensure the best possible outcomes. Whether in the last months, weeks, or days of life, or living with grief, we help people live the best life they possibly can.
All of our staff work rotational shifts consisting of earlies, lates and nights.
Shift times:
07:30 15:30
14:00 22:00
20:00 07:00
You will also have use of the EV Pool Cars (subject to availability)
Duties include but are not limited to:
Providing support, leadership, recognition and supervision to junior members of staff
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised clinical care for service users
Using evidence-based practice to develop and maintain high-quality care
Ensuring that the team provide all care in line with the care plan.
Helping to organise the admission and discharge of service users
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working with our patients and their families in the community requires a holistic approach to ensure the best possible outcomes. Whether in the last months, weeks, or days of life, or living with grief, we help people live the best life they possibly can.
All of our staff work rotational shifts consisting of earlies, lates and nights.
Shift times:
07:30 15:30
14:00 22:00
20:00 07:00
You will also have use of the EV Pool Cars (subject to availability)
Duties include but are not limited to:
Providing support, leadership, recognition and supervision to junior members of staff
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised clinical care for service users
Using evidence-based practice to develop and maintain high-quality care
Ensuring that the team provide all care in line with the care plan.
Helping to organise the admission and discharge of service users
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Minimum Criteria:
- NMC registration and experience delivering inclusive patient care
- Ability to assess, plan, and deliver care with appropriate adjustments
- Skilled in accessible documentation and patient communication
- Commitment to upholding patients dignity, rights, and autonomy
- Full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in palliative or hospice care
- Mentorship qualification or experience supporting learners
- We will provide a thorough induction with supernumerary time to settle into the role and full training/competency assessment will be provided.
- There is plenty of scope to further develop your own skills in specialist palliative care, and planned career progression through our education programme and development framework is encouraged.
- If you would like to arrange an informal visit to our hospice, please let us know.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Minimum Criteria:
- NMC registration and experience delivering inclusive patient care
- Ability to assess, plan, and deliver care with appropriate adjustments
- Skilled in accessible documentation and patient communication
- Commitment to upholding patients dignity, rights, and autonomy
- Full UK Driving License and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in palliative or hospice care
- Mentorship qualification or experience supporting learners
- We will provide a thorough induction with supernumerary time to settle into the role and full training/competency assessment will be provided.
- There is plenty of scope to further develop your own skills in specialist palliative care, and planned career progression through our education programme and development framework is encouraged.
- If you would like to arrange an informal visit to our hospice, please let us know.
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).
Additional information
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).
