Senior Staff Nurse

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a motivated Senior Registered Nurse to join the Bolton Hospice Inpatient Unit, providing high-quality palliative care. The role includes varied shifts, responsibilities in patient care, and becoming part of a dedicated team. Comprehensive training and a supportive environment will enhance your professional growth.

Benefits

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Generous enhanced maternity package

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Free parking

Healthcare cash plan

Subsidised meals

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Significant experience in specialty palliative care required.
• ENB998 or Mentorship/Preceptors certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards of nursing and clinical care.
• Support patients with complex clinical needs.
• Advise and support staff through training and mentorship.

Skills

Effective risk management

Time management

Teaching skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Education

Registered General Nurse

Diploma/degree in relevant field

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highlymotivated Senior Registered Nurse to join our supportive, professional teamwithin the Inpatient Unit at Bolton Hospice.This will be a challenging and rewarding opportunity for anyone wishingto further develop their nursing skills and knowledge within specialistpalliative care. Team Bolton Hospice is friendly, motivated and committed toproviding high quality, expert specialist palliative and end of life care tothe people of Bolton.

(Dependent upon experience, unsocial hours enhancements paidin addition to basic salary)

The role covers a 24 hour, 7 day service andwill therefore include weekends and rotation to night duty.

Long day shifts and night shiftswould be expected.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Staff Nurse working as part of the widermulti-disciplinary team, you will support patients with complex clinical needsand provide hands-on, person-centred care.Our staff strive to provide the highest quality of service for ourpatients and their families and carers, through a collaborative team approach.

To apply, you must be a Registered General Nurse, who isenthusiastic and flexible with a passion for specialist palliative and end oflife care. A recognised post-registration palliative care qualification isdesirable, although you will be fully supported in the role if you have limitedor no experience with the specialty. You will have access to a range oftraining and development opportunities and be welcomed as a valued member of anexperienced and supportive team.

About us

Our purpose is caring for all our patients and those most important to themreally well, together with creating a great place to work for all our people. We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with longservice (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternity package,contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cashplan, subsidised meals, option to apply for Blue Light Card and excellent trainingopportunities. We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect topension and holiday allowance.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 29thJune 2025

Interview date to be confirmed

(Pleasenote, this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received)

Job responsibilities

Towork with others to ensure the highest standards of nursing and clinical careto patients and carers.

To advise and support staff, demonstrate a high levelof competence in the speciality and broaden remit in line with current evidencebased knowledge and training.

Person Specification

Skills

• Ability to manage risk effectively
• Ability to plan personal and professional development of self and others
• Clinical credibility within the sphere of palliative care
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Punctual, reliable and flexible
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to manage poor performance
• Teaching skills

Experience

• Significant experience in specialty
• Proven experience of managing change
• Experience or training in carrying out appraisals
• Application of evidence to practice
• Evidence of multi-professional working
• Experience of audit
• Experience of supporting junior staff
• Understanding and evidence of application of the NMC and other professional codes of conduct

Personal Attributes

• Able to work proactively, independently and on own initiative
• Adaptable and able to work in a team environment
• Able to work under pressure
• Assertive and confident
• Ability to inspire trust and respect
• A commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice
• Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle for business use subject to the Equality Act 2010.

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge base of specialty

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Diploma/degree or relevant experience
• ENB998 or Mentorship/Preceptors
• Enhanced Communication Skills
• EOLC Module

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£32,324 to £36,483 a yeardependent upon experience. Pro rata for part time.