Senior Staff Nurse

NHS; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St Catherine's Hospice is seeking a compassionate individual to provide end-of-life care. This rewarding role involves working closely with patients and their families, ensuring high standards of care and support. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in palliative care, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE English & Maths or equivalent required.
• Evidence of professional development in palliative care.
• Post-qualification experience (minimum 3 months) in nursing and palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care and support to patients and families.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
• Supervise nursing assistants, students, and volunteers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Motivational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE English & Maths or equivalent

Diploma in Palliative Care/Oncology/Community or working towards

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Please apply for this vacancy via the St Catherine's Hospice Website, where you can find a detailed Job Description.

Copy and paste the following link into your search engine to be directed to this vacancy on our website:

https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=98d8991c-41b6-468b-840a-46412a174671

Main duties of the job

Are you an enthusiastic, caring, and compassionate individual seeking your next challenge? Are you eager to provide personalized care and support? Are you good at offering comforting words and courageous enough to stand alongside local people and their families facing the end of life? If so, St Catherine's Hospice would love to hear from you.

About us

At St Catherine's, we strive to deliver the best possible care. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive environment and utilize your healthcare experience to support people when they need it most. You'll be encouraged to take the time to really get to know patients and what matters most to them.

Job responsibilities

Whether you've recently qualified, are returning to practice, or seeking a new challenge, this is your chance to join a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding end-of-life care.

Person Specification

Attitude and Behaviours

• Professional, confident, and compassionate approach to work
• Flexible to change, innovation, and progress
• High standards of diplomacy, integrity, and reliability
• Open-minded and adaptable for patient care benefits
• Positive, assertive attitude towards work and development
• Resilient, able to work under pressure
• Willing to undertake further study
• Self-aware of strengths, weaknesses, and professional boundaries
• Committed to patient-centered care within organisational pathways
• Aligned with St Catherine's vision and values

Qualifications

• A good standard of education, minimum GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
• Evidence of professional development in palliative care
• Diploma in Palliative Care/Oncology/Community or working towards

Experience

• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate care
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Drug calculation skills and awareness of NMC Standards of Medicines Management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organizational skills for workload management
• IT skills and willingness to learn SystmOne
• Up-to-date competency in communication, clinical practice, leadership, education, grief, and management; RCN competencies
• Knowledge of hospice and palliative care philosophy
• Ability to supervise nursing assistants, students, and volunteers
• Mentoring and teaching skills
• Motivational skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Awareness of hospice and national practice developments
• Post-qualification experience (minimum 3 months), including general nursing and palliative care experience
• Community and acute medical ward experience
• Oncology knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to assess for any previous criminal convictions.