IPU Nursing Associate

St Clare Hospice; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift enhancement 30%

Sunday/Bank Holiday enhancement 60%

On-site parking

Job summary

St Clare Hospice is seeking a Nursing Associate to join our 8-bed inpatient Unit, working in partnership with Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care.

You must be on the NMC register and hold a Foundation Degree. The role requires motivation, compassion and a proactive approach within a friendly multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be on the NMC register with a Foundation Degree.
• Demonstrates motivation, proactivity and compassion as a Nursing Associate.
• Works in partnership with Registered Nurses to provide high-quality palliative and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care in partnership with Registered Nurses.
• Contribute as part of a Multi-disciplinary team where your voice matters.
• Support development through training and supervision in a palliative care setting.

Skills

NMC registration

Compassionate care

Proactive

Team player

Education

Foundation Degree

Job description

The role

Please note, this role will expire on: 23/10/2026 23:59

Hours

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (part time considered)

Shift Pattern

Days - 07:30 - 20:00 and Nights- 19:30 - 08:00 including weekends and bank holidays

Additional enhancements

• 30% enhancement for nights, unsocial hours and Saturdays
• 60% enhancement for Sundays and Bank Holidays

St Clare Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative care to patients and families in West Essex and the East Hertfordshire borders.

St Clare Hospice have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Nursing Associate to join our team.

We are looking for a highly motivated, pro-active and compassionate Nursing Associate to join our 8 bedded inpatient Unit. You will need to be on the NMC register with a Foundation Degree. You will be working in partnership with our Registered Nurses to provide the highest possible standard in palliative and end of life care.

Here at St Clare Hospice, we are a small, friendly team that provide those extra touches that really makes a difference for those we care for. You would be part of a Multi-disciplinary team where your voice matters. If you have a passion in this speciality and wish to develop in your career, this could be the role you are looking for

Did you know:

• We are an organisation rated by the CQC as delivering outstanding care.
• In our 2022 staff survey, 100% of our staff said that they believed in our aims and 99% said they would be happy with the care provided by St Clare if a friend or relative needed care from us.
• You can transfer your NHS pension across when you join us
• You can transfer your NHS Annual Leave entitlement across when you join us
• We have ample and free on-site parking
• We are committed to developing our workforce and can offer a range of opportunities
• We provide discounted meals prepared by our chef
• We are a friendly and supportive organisation
• You don't have to have palliative care experience to join us as we offer full support and training

Please read the job description for further details.

In return for your commitment, we offer a competitive salary and pension options. We also provide strong development support and learning opportunities.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Rosie Hewer, IPU Manager via email [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Right to Work

Please note St Clare Hospice do not hold a Certificate of Sponsorship, we are therefore unable to sponsor visa applications.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert once we receive sufficient applications, so recommend an early application.

If you require any assistance regarding the application process, please telephone the HR Team, on 01279 773715 or email [e-mail]

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone is different, and we value the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality services. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.