End of Life Urgent Care Service Registered Nurse

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Plymouth is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its End-of-Life Urgent Care Service. The role involves supporting patients in their preferred place of care, conducting holistic assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and able to work autonomously. The position offers a competitive salary and generous annual leave.

Benefits

7 weeks of annual leave

Membership to a cash-back health plan

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 5 Nurse in End-of-Life care.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage care plans.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and plan care for EOL patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and Hospice colleagues.
• Support community-based end-of-life patients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Holistic assessments

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated professional to specialise in end-of-life care.

St Luke's is delivering on its vision of a Hospice without Walls with the support of its End-of-Life Urgent Care Team. As a Registered Nurse for the End-of-Life Urgent Care Service, you will assist in supporting community-based end-of-life (EOL) patients in meeting their preferred place of care/death and prevent inappropriate admission to secondary care.

Main duties

• Work autonomously as a Band 5 Nurse and be responsible for ongoing holistic assessments and planning of care to meet patients’ practical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs.
• Collaborate with primary and secondary care health professionals and other Hospice colleagues; strong communication skills are essential.
• Join a friendly, dynamic, and progressive organisation where innovation and a can-do ethos are championed; contribute to the specialist End-of-Life Urgent Care service.
• Enjoy an attractive employment package, including 7 weeks of annual leave (rising with service, including bank holidays) and membership to a cash-back health plan.
• Informal discussions about the post are encouraged with the Clinical Lead, Sarah Earl, on 01752 964 200.

About us

We’re an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications, not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won’t necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately, St Luke's Hospice Plymouth isn’t able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Please see the job description and person specification attached.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience, £28,921 - £35,206 (FTE) per annum, depending on experience.