Senior Nurse

We are advertising a full-time, permanent opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Nurse. This opportunity is for someone who would like to step into a more managerial role, with opportunity to get involved in new and exciting projects. If you would be interested, please apply!

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Nurse for our overnight service, you will oversee and coordinate the provision of overnight care in the community, ensuring high standards of care and addressing safeguarding incidents. This predominantly managerial role involves managing a team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates, and Healthcare Assistants, ensuring their development through supervision and quality review of clinical services. You will also participate in clinical governance activities, including audits and quality improvement initiatives, while maintaining effective communication with patients, families, carers, and the wider community. Additionally, you will be involved in the development and implementation of new initiatives and projects, contributing to a forward-thinking charity dedicated to innovative approaches to palliative care.

Job responsibilities

Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life care, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they are likely to die from.

We are recruiting for a Senior Nurse to join our overnight care services across Somerset, Bristol, Northern Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Home working, but may require some travel across Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

As a Senior Nurse for our overnight service, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating the overnight care provided in the community. Your primary responsibilities will include managing care standards and investigating safeguarding incidents.

This position is predominantly managerial rather than clinical, offering significant scope for professional development. We are looking for someone who is passionate about innovative approaches to palliative care and eager to contribute to new and exciting projects within a forward-thinking charity.

What we're looking for:

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register
• Experience caring for patients with palliative care needs (hospice/hospital/community)
• Understands benefits of working with a patient-centred philosophy of multidisciplinary team working.
• Up to date knowledge of current palliative care issues
• Ability to manage time, self and own workload and prioritise effectively
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Understanding and support of the benefits of clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Understands the importance of developing and following policies and protocols.

What's in it for you:

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
• Industry leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eye care costs
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cancer/Palliative Care or relevant subject
• Working towards a Master of Nursing/MSc. in Cancer/Palliative Care (or equivalent)

Experience

• Experience caring for patients with palliative care needs
• Understanding of steps involved in introducing change
• Understanding of steps involved in audit and research
• Experience in caring for non-cancer patients requiring palliative care
• Experience of standard setting and audit
• Experience in leading a team of nurses
• Experience of delivering care in a community setting