Nursing Associate - Specialist Palliative Care Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Full Time Nursing Associate to join their Specialist Palliative Care Service in Watford. The role involves working with a dedicated team to provide compassionate care to patients in various settings. The ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, and possess a good sense of humor. The position offers various benefits including flexible working options and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Good understanding of patient and team needs.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Join the Specialist Palliative Care Service in home and care home settings.
• Provide compassionate care to patients with long-term conditions.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Organization

Flexibility

Job description

Full Time Nursing Associate, Specialist Palliative Care, Hertfordshire Division

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Specialist Palliative Care Service based at BRE Science Park, Watford. This is a new role within the service, working alongside a well-established team of nurses and doctors who operate in home and care home settings across West Hertfordshire.

Our ideal candidate will be well-organized, flexible, approachable, professional, and above all, compassionate, with a good understanding of the needs of both patients and team members, as well as other health professionals. You should have a good sense of humor to blend well within the team and maintain a calm, considered approach to your work.

Your skills should include having a car driver’s license with access to your own vehicle, along with knowledge, compassion, and empathy for patients with long-term conditions who may be rapidly deteriorating. An understanding of the support needed by carers and the ability to work autonomously, prioritizing your daily tasks, are essential.

The service provides a 7-day operation, currently from 9 am to 5 pm. We anticipate this role to be Monday to Friday, though this may be subject to change.

In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a fringe Cost Area Supplement.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We offer:

1. A comprehensive induction into the community service, followed by a local induction to familiarize you with the role.
2. Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply (Band 5 roles and above).
3. Flexible working options.
4. Annual travel card loan.
5. Training, support, and career development opportunities.

For more details on our benefits and working environment, please visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

This advert closes on Thursday, 15 May 2025.