STAFF NURSE in Romford

Brought into the hospice team as a Staff Nurse, you will provide holistic, person‑centred care to individuals and their loved ones, managing complex symptoms, and contributing to a culture of compassion, collaboration and creativity.

Job Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Working: participate in the organisation of the nursing team and the ward in the absence of the Band 5B and/or Ward Sister/Charge Nurse; ensure adequate staffing of the ward; participate in change and development of practice; maintain effective communication networks throughout the hospice.
• Clinical Practice: provide appropriate physical, emotional and spiritual care in agreement with individuals and their loved ones; consult and liaise with the nursing and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of holistic care; use evidence‑based practice when planning individual care; participate in the hospice quality assurance programme; recognise and report changes in an individual’s condition and respond appropriately to maintain effective symptom control; document care within NMC guidelines; maintain all clinical records and associated documentation.
• Communication: ensure effective communication with individuals, carers and other visitors; participate in discussion and communication with the clinical team when planning and evaluating care; use IT systems to keep patient records updated.
• Education of Self and Others: maintain awareness of professional developments in nursing and palliative care; mentor students and new staff; participate in the reflective practice programme.
• Professional Responsibilities: take responsibility for own professional development; maintain current registration with the NMC and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Additional Requirements: demonstrate sensitivity and professionalism, maintain confidentiality, respect data protection duties, and comply with equal opportunity measures.
• Health and Safety: comply with the hospice health and safety policy, including smoking regulation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Level 1.
• ENB 998 or equivalent.
• ENB 931 or equivalent.
• ENB 285 or Diploma in Palliative Care.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Team player committed to multidisciplinary working.
• Understanding of the importance of multi‑professional team working.
• Experience working autonomously and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to team working and awareness of team dynamics.
• Ability to organise the team and the ward in the absence of a senior nurse.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing patterns.
• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Compassionate, sensitive and non‑judgemental.
• Demonstrates insight into own stressors and coping mechanisms.

Experience

• Awareness of the needs of individuals and their loved ones.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes.
• Awareness of current research in palliative care.
• IT skills and ability to use a clinical database.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective communication with people in our care, colleagues and others involved in care.
• Awareness of current issues within the nursing profession and palliative care.
• Previous palliative care experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and teaching skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Compensation

£30,575 to £33,455 per year, with enhancements for overnight, weekend and bank holiday shifts.

We are not a licensed sponsor and cannot provide sponsorship to applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

This position offers a full‑time (or part‑time) permanent role, with pro‑rata salary for part‑time hours. Enhancements are paid for shifts worked overnight, weekend and on bank holidays.

For any queries, please refer to the hospice contact details in the official job posting.

Apply today and help us make every moment count.