Community Nurse Band 6

The Hospice; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospice of St Francis is seeking a compassionate Community Nurse to join our friendly multidisciplinary team in West Hertfordshire and South Buckinghamshire.

In this senior clinical role you will lead expert nursing assessments and contribute to palliative care in the IPU and across community settings, advancing practice, education and quality improvement. You will work closely with nursing, medical and wider teams to improve patient outcomes and support families through challenging times.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing assessment, care planning and symptom management for patients living with life-limiting conditions.
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care in patients' own homes, at the Spring Centre and in other community settings.
• Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, helping them navigate challenging times.
• Empower patients and families through advice, guidance and support with future planning.
• Work closely with GPs, hospital teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless, joined-up care.
• Respond confidently to changing patient needs and clinical situations, using your initiative and professional judgement.
• Support colleagues, students and junior team members, sharing your knowledge and experience.

Job description

We’re looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Community Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team., Every day will bring the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. You will:

• Provide expert nursing assessment, care planning and symptom management for patients living with life-limiting conditions.
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care in patients' own homes, at the Spring Centre and in other community settings.
• Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, helping them navigate challenging times.
• Empower patients and families through advice, guidance and support with future planning.
• Work closely with GPs, hospital teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless, joined-up care.
• Respond confidently to changing patient needs and clinical situations, using your initiative and professional judgement.
• Support colleagues, students and junior team members, sharing your knowledge and experience.

You’ll work both independently and as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to develop your expertise and contribute to the continued improvement of our services.

The Hospice of St Francis provides free specialist care across West Hertfordshire and South Buckinghamshire. This senior clinical role combines advanced nurse-led palliative care with practice development, innovation, education, quality assurance and service improvement within the Inpatient Unit (IPU). The post holder will work collaboratively with nursing, medical and wider multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and experience for patients and those important to them.