The Senior Staff Nurse post sits on the inpatient unit at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, where the holder leads a small nursing team. The work centres on pain and symptom control, psychological support and end of life care, including planning care and leading shifts. The role is 30 hours a week on a variable pattern across seven days, with line management of health care assistants. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must show right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Oversee planning and delivery of care for an identified group of patients
- Assess nursing needs, develop and evaluate care plans, and deliver patient care daily
- Act as nurse in charge, leading a coordinated shift and handling emergencies and unforeseen situations
- Contribute to integrated MDT meetings, including assessing referrals into Specialist Palliative Care Services across West Cheshire and Deeside
- Line manage a group of health care assistants
- Respond to Out of Hours queries via the Hospice Advice Line once assessed as competent
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Skills & knowledge
- Organisational and time management skills
- Personal and professional resilience
- Leadership skills
- Use of own initiative and ability to work well under pressure
- Passion for promoting comfort, dignity, independence and patient choice
- Knowledge, skills and abilities needed for holistic specialist palliative care
Checks & eligibility
- Evidence of right to work in the UK
Other
- Values aligned with those of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd
What’s offered
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme for existing members, or hospice pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Dedicated induction programme in caring for patients with advanced life-limiting illness
- Staff support programme with clinical supervision, confidential counselling and occupational health
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Senior Staff Nurse employer: Hospice of the Good Shepherd
The Hospice of the Good Shepherd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and values-driven work environment in Backford, Chester. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, employees benefit from generous holiday entitlements, flexible working options, and access to a range of wellbeing initiatives. Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Contact Details:
Hospice of the Good Shepherd Recruitment Team
