Senior Palliative Care Nurse - Mentor & Educator (IPU)

Princess Alice Hospice; Esher; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Plan + Auto-en/

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card access

Educational and professional develop.—

Job summary

Princess Alice Hospice in Esher seeks a compassionate Senior Staff Nurse for our In-Patient Unit to lead and mentor junior staff in providing high-quality palliative care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supervising and guiding students and new nurses, ensuring evidence-based care and clinical supervision.

The role emphasizes mentoring, patient-focused care, and education opportunities within a supportive, emotionally demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the NMC
• Palliative care qualification (ECEPC)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in specialist palliative care
• Assessors training
• Evidence of post-registration courses undertaken
• Diploma or Degree level study
• A commitment to person-centred, evidence-based care, clinical supervision, professional development, audit and education

Responsibilities

• Mentor, supervise and assess junior staff within the In-Patient Unit
• Provide support and a positive learning environment for new and junior staff
• Liaise closely with the multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality end-of-life care

Skills

NMC registration

Palliative care mindset

Mentoring ability

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Compassionate and calm

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (R.N.)

Palliative care qualification (ECEPC)

Diploma or Degree level study

Job description

Princess Alice Hospice in Esher seeks a compassionate Senior Staff Nurse for our In-Patient Unit to lead and mentor junior staff in providing high-quality palliative care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supervising and guiding students and new nurses, ensuring evidence-based care and clinical supervision.

The role emphasizes mentoring, patient-focused care, and education opportunities within a supportive, emotionally demanding environment.