Palliative Care Nurse: Community & Hospice

Southern Hospice Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company/NHS pension

35 days annual leave

Education support and study leave

Bupa access

Free parking

Gym membership discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service

Job summary

Southern Hospice Group provides dedicated palliative and end-of-life care for adults and families, working within Sussex's largest hospice network. The role supports patients across community and hospice services, guided by NMC standards and hospital policies.

You will partner with district nursing teams and CH funded agencies, assess patient needs, manage symptoms, and communicate effectively with carers and professionals to ensure holistic care and dignity at the end of life.

Qualifications

• Adhere to NMC guidance in practice.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams including district nursing and funded agencies.
• Assess and monitor patient condition with symptom control plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Partner with District Nursing teams and Continuing Healthcare funded agencies to support end-of-life care at home.
• Assess changes in patient condition and advise on complex symptom control measures.
• Provide sensitive communication between community and hospice professionals, patients and families.
• Administer medicines within assessed competency and hospice guidelines.

Job description

Southern Hospice Group provides dedicated palliative and end-of-life care for adults and families, working within Sussex's largest hospice network. The role supports patients across community and hospice services, guided by NMC standards and hospital policies.

You will partner with district nursing teams and CH funded agencies, assess patient needs, manage symptoms, and communicate effectively with carers and professionals to ensure holistic care and dignity at the end of life.