Registered Staff Nurse - Hospice at Home

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a committed Registered Staff Nurse for their Hospice at Home service in Kidderminster. The role involves providing holistic assessments and care, supporting patients and families in end-of-life discussions, and collaborating with a multi-professional team. Candidates must have a nursing qualification and be dedicated to professional development and maintaining high care standards. This full-time position offers a salary of £32,500 per year and requires involvement in service improvements and audits.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification.
• Experience in palliative or hospice care is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient assessments and care planning.
• Support end-of-life care discussions and management.
• Collaborate with multi-professional teams for care delivery.
• Engage in service development and audits to improve care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold care standards.

Job description

Registered Staff Nurse - Hospice at Home

Employer:

NHS Jobs

Location:

Pay:

£32,500.00 per year, £32500.00 a year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

28/01/2026

About this job

Main Duties and Responsibilities Patient Care: Carry out holistic assessments, considering physical, psychological, social, spiritual and ethical needs Support advance care planning, including ReSPECT discussions Plan, deliver, and coordinate care in collaboration with the multi-professional team, ensuring patient preferences and dignity are upheld Provide nursing, personal care, and symptom management, administering medications as prescribed and in line with clinical guidance Provide symptom management support and recognise when needs escalated Educate and support patients and families on disease progression, care options, and end-of-life care Ensure effective and sensitive communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team to maintain coordinated care Service Development: Engage in service development, participate in audits, and contribute to any research projects to improve patient care, following relevant guidelines and best practices.

Take part in audits, reflective practice, and any research activity that improves care Contribute to shaping and refining the Hospice at Home model as it grows Communication and Collaboration: Foster communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, carers, and agencies to provide holistic care and support.

Ensure coordinated care through effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders, following KEMPs policies and procedures.

Work collaboratively with GPs, District Nurses, the wider MDT, voluntary organisations, and carers Ensure information is accurately handed over and recorded Professional Development: Maintain and promote personal and professional development, participating in relevant training, and supporting staff and volunteers in line with KEMPs training guidelines.

Supervise and mentor students, volunteers, and healthcare assistants within the hospice and community.

Clinical Governance: Ensure accurate clinical record-keeping, reporting incidents and complaints in line with KEMPs policies, and support audits and infection control activities.

Assist the Care Services Manager in maintaining Care Quality Commission standards and ensuring safe drug administration according to KEMPs policies and guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities: Lead shifts, prepare for handovers/MDT meetings, and participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision, following KEMPs policies and guidelines.

Flexible to work across a 7-day service working shifts as the Hospice at Home Service is developed.

Uphold the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and maintain patient confidentiality, ensuring safe and effective practice in line with KEMP's procedures.

All KEMP Hospice employees are expected to: Demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence.

Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships.

Make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice.

Provide support and advice to colleagues within KEMP within your area of expertise by working closely with the Multi-disciplinary Team within KEMP Always behave in a professional manner, reflecting and maintaining KEMP values as set out in the KEMP way.