Registered Nurse (34.5 hours)

St Peter & St James Hospice; Lewes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Monthly occupational health clinics

20% discount in charity shops

Job summary

St Peter & St James Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care across inpatient, community and hospice services. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, support families, and supervise team members within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

The role requires current NMC registration, strong communication, and the ability to work flexibly across shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in palliative and end-of-life care.
• Ability to lead shifts and supervise staff.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care programmes.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments on admission and review regularly.
• Administer prescribed medications and manage symptoms for patient comfort.
• Support patients and families in care decisions and bereavement support.
• Lead shifts within the Inpatient Unit and supervise junior staff.
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with NMC standards.
• Collaborate with GPs and community teams for coordinated care.
• Participate in governance, audits and quality improvement.

Skills

NMC registration

Palliative care

Clinical leadership

End of life care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

EMR systems

Medication administration

Job description

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding palliative and end of life care?

As our Registered Nurse, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients across our inpatient, community and hospice services. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, supporting patients and those important to them through some of life's most challenging times. If you are a caring, skilled and adaptable nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

• Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4ED
• Hours:34.5
• Shift: Monday to Sunday, including nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Closing Date: We will shortlist and interview as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver high-quality palliative and end of life care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care programmes.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments on admission and ensure these are regularly reviewed in response to changing patient needs.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide effective symptom management to ensure patient comfort and wellbeing.
• Support patients and those important to them to be actively involved in care decisions, acting as an advocate where appropriate.
• Provide emotional support to patients, families and carers throughout illness, at the end of life and during bereavement.
• Lead shifts within the Inpatient Unit when required, ensuring safe and effective allocation of workload.
• Ensure a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment for patients both within the hospice and in their own homes.
• Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants, new starters, bank and agency staff.
• Act as a mentor for students, trainees and work placements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in line with NMC standards and legal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, community nursing teams, therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
• Participate in clinical governance, service improvement, audits and quality initiatives.
• Report and manage incidents, complaints and risks in accordance with organisational policies.
• Ensure clinical areas and equipment are maintained to the highest standards of safety and compliance.

What we’re looking for

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and evidence of recent continuing professional development.
• Knowledge and understanding of current professional nursing issues relating to palliative and end of life care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Strong IT skills and understanding of information governance and data protection principles.
• Ability to work autonomously, use initiative and effectively prioritise workload.
• Experience working under pressure and adapting to changing clinical priorities.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and contribute positively to multidisciplinary team working.
• A compassionate, caring and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Understanding of the importance of dignity, confidentiality and sensitivity when supporting patients and families.
• Flexible approach to working across different clinical settings and shift patterns.

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• Experience in community nursing, palliative care, end of life care, oncology or general medical nursing.
• Experience managing complex patient needs and end of life medicines.
• Knowledge of symptom control and pharmacological management in palliative care.
• Clinical supervision, mentorship or teaching qualifications.
• Degree-level study in a relevant subject (Level 6 or above).
• Experience of audit, research, clinical governance or service improvement activities.
• Experience delivering education or training to healthcare staff.
• Knowledge of the Health & Social Care Act, NMC Code and Care Quality Commission standards.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of patients and their families.
• A rewarding role within an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• The chance to develop specialist skills in palliative and end of life care.
• Ongoing training, supervision and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work across a variety of hospice services and care settings.
• A values-led organisation committed to compassion, respect, excellence and teamwork.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continuous development and improvement of our services.

If you are a compassionate Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering exceptional palliative care and supporting patients to live as well as possible for as long as possible, we would love to hear from you.

Please find the full job description and person specification at the topof the page.

If you have any questions about the role or require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Alice ThomasIPU Ward Manager [e-mail].

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.

People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time.

Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.

Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity.

The Benefits

• 27 days holiday
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Monthly occupational health clinics
• 20% discount in our charity shops

Our people

• Trainee Nursing Associate

"I worked in Housekeeping, then on the In-Patient Unit and am now in the Community Team undertaking a degree supported by the Hospice."

• Dr Rob Kidway
• Speciality Doctor

"It's the people we work with and the community we serve that make it such a special place."

"I've been here for nearly 25 years and continue to enjoy supporting our patients, their loved ones and carers both at home and at the hospice."

• Vrishali Pawar
• People Services Assistant

"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."

• Jon Anderson
• Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

"Being a part of someone's end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."

• Jess Stobbart

"Working here, I've learnt that the smallest actions can create the biggest changes in people's lives."

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on [e-mail].

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).