Sister/Charge Nurse - Adult Community | Havens Hospices

Havens Hospices; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Southend-on-Sea is looking for senior nurses to join their Adult Community Team. This role involves managing community care, supporting team members, and ensuring patient needs are met. Successful candidates will need a UK driving licence and experience in community nursing. A competitive salary package is offered along with the chance to make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in community care.
• Ability to manage compassionate care for patients and families.
• Experience mentoring students or other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security and safe administration of drugs.
• Advocate for patients and support their families.
• Assist in leading and developing the community team.
• Conduct appraisals and ensure staff welfare.

Skills

UK driving licence

Ability to assess and implement care plans

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for senior nurses to join our Adult Community Team, based out of Fair Havens hospice, located near beautiful Priory Park. This service runs across 7 days, and there is a requirement for some bank holidays, evening, and weekend working. Candidates would need to hold a UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. We have full time (3 x 12.5 shifts per week) and part time (2 x 12.5 hour shifts per week) available.

You will support and manage our community team members during a shift to enable patients’ care needs to be met, being responsible for assessing the needs of patients, implementing and evaluating the care plans provided.

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Responsibilities

• To ensure complete security of drugs and administer them safely in accordance with regulations.
• Act as the advocate for the patient at all times.
• Provide support for families and other carers, prior to and following a death, involving other agencies or disciplines when appropriate.
• Participate in the education of other professional and non-professional staff in conjunction with the education department.
• Be prepared to mentor students from educational establishments on clinical placements in conjunction with the education department.
• Assist the Fair Havens Community Team Manager in leading and developing the staff in the community team, encouraging effective communication, setting objectives and fostering a positive team spirit through regular team meetings.
• In the absence of the Fair Havens Community Team Manager, ensure the caseload is adequately staffed at all times, including days off and holidays, to maintain levels of service and cover for holiday periods.
• In association with the Fair Havens Community Team Manager and Fair Havens Community Team Matron, manage services, recruit, train, support and coordinate the work of the staff in accordance with Havens Hospices policies and procedures.
• Conduct appraisals and performance reviews as required.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day health & safety and welfare of staff, patients and families.
• Ensure that staff are adequately trained to fulfil their duties effectively.

Equality, Safeguarding and How to Apply

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.