Specialist Nurse – Hospice at Home

LONGFIELD HOSPICE CARE; Minchinhampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Longfield Hospice Care in Nr Stroud is seeking a Specialist Nurse – Hospice at Home to join our hospice at home team. You will manage a community-based caseload of patients requiring palliative and end-of-life care, undertake assessments and care plan reviews, and work closely with families, GPs and district nurses to deliver high-quality care in patients' homes.

You will provide leadership to nursing and care teams, mentor staff, and contribute to governance and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• A Registered Nurse with a current NMC PIN
• Experienced in community nursing and supporting patients with complex needs
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in mentoring, supervising or managing staff
• Organised, proactive and committed to outstanding patient care
• Passionate about person-centred end-of-life care
• Must have access to a car and a full clean driving licence

Responsibilities

• Managing a community-based caseload of patients requiring palliative and end-of-life care
• Assessing, reviewing and coordinating care plans; liaising with GPs, District Nurses, hospital teams and other healthcare partners
• Supporting and line managing Health Care Assistants
• Contributing to service development, governance and quality improvement initiatives
• Providing clinical guidance and support to colleagues across the Hospice at Home service

Skills

Registered Nurse

Community nursing experience

Mentoring / supervising staff

Interpersonal communication

Organised and proactive

Driving licence

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Specialist Nurse–Hospice at Home

Location – Nr Stroud

Salary –£42,237.00 per annum

Hours – 37.50 hours per week(Including weekends, f lexible rota covering 7 days a week between 7:00am and 10:00pm)

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Hospice at Home team. This rewarding role supports patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs, enabling them to receive high-quality care in the comfort of their own homes.

As a Specialist Nurse, you will manage a caseload of patients, undertake assessments and reviews, work closely with families and carers, and collaborate with healthcare professionals across the community. You will also provide leadership and support to our nursing and care teams, helping to ensure excellent standards of care are maintained

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a community-based caseload of patients requiring palliative and end-of-life care
• Assessing, reviewing and coordinating care plansLiaising with GPs, District Nurses, hospital teams and other healthcare partners
• Supporting and line managing Health Care Assistants
• Contributing to service development, governance and quality improvement initiatives
• Providing clinical guidance and support to colleagues across the Hospice at Home service

About You

You will be a Registered Nurse with:

• A Registered Nurse with a current NMC PIN
• Experienced in community nursing and supporting patients with complex needs
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Experienced in mentoring, supervising or managing staff
• Organised, proactive and committed to delivering outstanding patient care
• Passionate about providing person-centred end-of-life care
• You must have access to a car and have a full clean driving license.

Why Join Longfield?

At Longfield, you’ll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference to patients and families across Gloucestershire. We offer opportunities for professional development, clinical leadership and the chance to contribute to innovative hospice care services.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals