Job responsibilities
Salary:Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND 5 (£28,407- £34,581 per annum + enhancement) pro rata
Hours/Contract:Full Time (37.5 hours per week) 10 months fixed term
Based:Liverpool Hospice/Community
Closing date: 3rd March 2024
Interview date: TBC
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our STARS team working across Liverpool. The role of the STARS Registered Nurse involves collaborative working with District Nurses, Community Nurse Specialists and other members of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team. This facilitates maximum support of those individuals deemed to be in the last 12 weeks of their life, whilst supporting their family/carer
Marie Curie Benefits Package
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme - defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T&C's apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
What's in it for you
- Annual leave allowance from 27 days+ 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS
- Free Uniform
- Generous enhancements
- 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
- Mileage allowance of 45p per milepaid for whole training and travelling between patients home
What we are looking for:
- Hold a licence allowing you to drive in the UK with access to a car with business insuranceis essential
- Relevant community experience
- 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
- IT experience Microsoft Office, EMIS would be an advantage
- Ability to use your own initiative as well as being a team player
- Ability to work flexibly as this role will include weekends as well as weekday working (from your own home). We must emphasise that the role will involve working 1 weekend in
Please note that this role involves minimal clinical duties, the you will be an active participant in team working and peer support are paramount to this role
You will perform an initial assessment and reviews at 4 weeks and 8 weeks for each patient on their caseload. The RN will also be responsible for the DST process for any stable patients at 8 weeks. Additional reviews can take place for patients whose needs change inbetween the allocated review periods
You will have a caseload of patients and will be responsible for their care planning and review. All clinical input is undertaken by the District Nurse in the community
Other responsibilities include incident reporting, liaising with Safeguarding and attending collaborative working meetings to help optimise patient safety and comfort. Sign-posting for bereavement support is also an integral part of the role
Please contact our STARS Operational Lead, Patricia Rowland on 07851 385105 to gain a full insight into what the role involves.
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 believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support viarecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory, enhanced criminal record check
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
