Sister/Charge Nurse - Adult Community | Havens Hospices

Havens Hospices; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea seeks experienced senior nurses for full-time roles in their Adult Community Team. Responsibilities include patient care management, team mentorship, and ensuring drug security. Ideal candidates will have experience in community nursing, a UK driving licence, and strong advocacy skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a meaningful impact. Commitment to safeguarding and diversity is paramount.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior nurse in a community setting.
• Ability to support and manage a team effectively.
• Competence in drug administration and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the complete security of drugs and administer them safely.
• Act as the patient advocate at all times.
• Provide support for families and carers before and after death.
• Educate other professional and non-professional staff.
• Mentor students during clinical placements.
• Assist in leading and developing the community team.
• Ensure adequate staffing of the caseload.
• Manage services and support staff according to policies.

Skills

UK driving licence

Patient advocacy

Team leadership

Mentoring

Job description

We have an opportunity for experienced 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.

At present, this role does not involve any night working, however, candidates should be aware that there may be a requirement for this at some time in the future.

Candidates would need to hold a UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

We have 2 full time (3 x 12.5 shifts per week) roles available.

You will support and manage our community team members during a shift to enable patients care needs are 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.
• At all times to act as the advocate for the patient.
• To 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.
• To assist the Fair Havens Community Team Manager in leading and developing the staff in the community team, encouraging effective communication, setting objectives and helping to foster a positive team spirit through regular team meetings.
• In the absence of the Fair Havens Community Team Manager to ensure that the caseload is adequately staffed at all times, including days off, and holidays in order to maintain levels of service and ensure cover for own holiday periods.
• In association with the Fair Havens Community Team Manager and Fair Havens Community Team Matron to 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 and when required.
• To be responsible for the day to day health & safety and welfare of staff, patients and families.
• To ensure that staff are adequately trained to enable them to fulfil their duties effectively.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025