Staff Nurse

Springhill Hospice; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice provider in the United Kingdom is looking for an enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing compassionate care for patients with life-limiting illnesses in both inpatient and home care settings. Ideal candidates will have nursing qualifications, experience in palliative care, and strong communication skills. Support for continuous professional development is offered, alongside a commitment to ensuring patient dignity and independence. The position is flexible and part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with appropriate nursing qualifications.
• Previous experience in caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the inpatient unit and home care.
• Support patient dignity, independence, and choice.
• Ensure compliance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Skills

Experience in palliative care

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Springhill Hospice is a 16 bedded adult hospice providing the highest standard of physical, psychological and emotional care to our patients with life limiting illnesses and also to their loved ones, in a safe, caring and holistic environment.

Where possible, patients are encouraged to maintain independence and to make informed choices whilst protecting their privacy and dignity. We offer advice and support from the time of referral throughout the illness and into the bereavement period.

We respect all cultural religious and personal beliefs placing the emphasis of care on an individual need basis.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurse, preferably with previous experience of caring for patients with palliative care needs, to work as part of an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team in the Hospices Inpatient Unit and Hospice at Home service.

We encourage all our staff to develop their knowledge and gain new skills in order to enhance the care of and support given to patients.

The posts are subject to flexible rostering (annualised hours) and internal rotation to meet the needs of the service, To ensure that the highest possible standards of nursing care are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of Springhill Hospice and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and within the Nursing team.

This role is based at Springhill Hospice, Rochdale.

Springhill Hospice providesthe following palliative care services to the local adult population who are suffering from the effects of life-limiting and terminal illnesses:

• 16-bed Inpatient unit providing 24-hour medical and nursing care.
• Hospice at Home Service – supports people who want to end their days in their own home by providing the support and symptom management they need to be able to do so.
• Day Therapies Centre for up to 16 patients, 4-days-a-week, offering complementary therapies (e.g. reflexology, aromatherapy and massage); creative and beauty therapies, social activities and clinical support.
• Community Service – provides specialist palliative care and support to patients and families in their own homes.
• 24-hour Palliative Care Advice Line for patients, families, carers and health professionals.