Community Senior Staff Nurse in Palliative Care

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned palliative care organization is seeking a Community Senior Staff Nurse to provide high-quality end-of-life care to patients in their homes. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, assessing and planning care, and supporting junior staff. Candidates must be NMC registered, ideally with experience in palliative care, and should possess strong communication skills. A driving license is essential. Offering a competitive salary from £32,967 to £37,152 annually, this position emphasizes teamwork and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Palliative and End of Life Care.
• UK Driving License and access to a vehicle essential.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Visiting patients to assess and provide care.
• Leading junior staff and offering support.
• Building and leading effective clinical teams.

Skills

Community-based clinical care

Multidisciplinary communication

Case management

Equality and individualised care planning

Ability to travel independently

Education

NMC registered Nurse

Completion of NMC recognised mentor training

Job description

Community Senior Staff Nurse in Palliative care

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.

About us

Sue Ryder St Johns Hospice is in Moggerhanger in Bedfordshire. We provide expert palliative and end-of-life care in the hospice and the community. We are here to help you and your loved ones, with everything from pain and symptom management to emotional and practical help.

Main duties of the job

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced 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 Community Team and involves visiting people in their own homes to assess, plan care and provide support to people when they need it most.

The successful applicants will play an active role within our multidisciplinary team including Specialty Doctors, therapy staff, volunteers, other nurses and other vital members of the MDT. 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.

NMC registered and Experience delivering or managing community-based clinical care

Skilled in implementing care and access adjustments

Strong multidisciplinary communication skills

Ability to travel independently

Understanding of equality and individualised care planning

Experience in case management or community coordination

Non-medical prescribing qualification or interest in developing

About us

About you

Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in Palliative and End of Life Care. This experience may come from a hospice or alternatively, for example, from a high dependency unit, oncology or community service. They will be comfortable with leading junior staff and be able to offer support and advice when needed.

NMC Registered Nurse with post-registration UK experience in the clinical field

UK Driving License and access to a vehicle essential

Completion of NMC recognised accredited mentor training or willing to undertake

Evidence of continued professional development

Proven ability to build, lead and influence an effective team in a clinical setting

Knowledge of current legislation within the independent care sector

Knowledge of best clinical practice for client group

Demonstrable experience of practising in a self-directed and highly motivated way

Sue Ryder provides 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.

Job responsibilities

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, were proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.

If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email [e-mail].

Once in post youll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.

For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered and Experience delivering or managing community-based clinical care
• Skilled in implementing care and access adjustments
• Strong multidisciplinary communication skills
• Ability to travel independently
• Understanding of equality and individualised care planning
• Experience in case management or community coordination
• Non-medical prescribing qualification or interest in developing

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.

£32,967 to £37,152 a year(plus enhancements and competitive benefits)