Job responsibilities
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement.
Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:
- Growing and transforming our direct care and support
- Delivering more practical information and support
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
As a Senior Nurse at Marie Curie, you'll play a key part in making a difference to those in need. In this role you'll be part of a supportive team that truly cares about you and your development.
Using a patient-centered approach and evidenced based practice, assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and co-ordinate care from admission to discharge.
Previous experience in End-of -Life or palliative care, as well as previous experience in managing a team is required.
As a Senior Nurse, you'll have the freedom to work autonomously, you'll be responsible for managing a caseload of patients, and managing a team of health care assistants and registered nurses.
You will also contribute and manage project work across the region, to help address ways to grow the service and respond to the needs of those we support Relationship building in this role is also key, with the ability to establish and engage various stakeholders throughout the business as well as lead a team through positive change.
What we are looking for:
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Strong time management skills and the ability to proactively plan and schedule your own workload, to meet patient care requirements
- Evidence of research-based practice
- Up to date knowledge of current palliative care issues
- Understanding and support of the benefits of clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Experience in observation and assessment of clinical practice, to determine standards of care
- Understanding of steps involved in introducing change
- An understanding of specific needs of patients approaching end of life and in the terminal phase
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance - 27days plus 10 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)
- Marie Curie Contributory Pension Scheme - Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Life Assurance
- Free DBS/PVG/Access NI
- Free Uniform
- Generous enhancements. - 30% x your basic salary per hour for Saturday or weekday nights (8pm 6am) - 60% x your basic salary for Sundays and Bank Holidays
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.
Closing date: 9th October 2024
For more information please contact the recruitment team on recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
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 everyone's 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 via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
