An opportunity has arisen to join the St Elizabeth Hospice team in Ipswich. You will join a dynamic, friendly and established team of medical and nurse consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team
Your post will provide input predominantly to the inpatient services and the wider community of Ipswich and East Suffolk. You will join at a very exciting time in the region as new services are designed and implemented.
St Elizabeth Hospice is playing an active part in neighbourhood health pilots in the new combined Norfolk and Suffolk ICB and worked collaboratively to achieve Compassionate Community accreditation for Suffolk.
St Elizabeth Hospice is rated CQC outstanding and provides services in a large geographical area, offering urban and rural diversity and places of outstanding natural beauty. This coastal area of the country supports a good work-life balance and is easily accessible to London and beyond. There are strong links between local acute and palliative care providers and with the Universities of East Anglia, Suffolk and Cambridge. Teaching opportunities abound.
After 35 years of delivering excellent care, St Elizabeth Hospice continues to drive forward innovation and development of services. The successful candidate will join an established team whose members are involved in research and system wide service development and committed to the continual improvement of clinical care.
You will be employed by St Elizabeth hospice, aligned with Agenda for Change. Full time hours are available but there is flexibility around how the job plan is delivered; interested candidates are strongly encouraged to approach us for discussion.
If you would like to know more about St Elizabeth Hospice, you can read our Quality Account here.
St Elizabeth Hospice is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults and young people that we work with and has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and discrimination of any person. As such, all posts are subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We have a range of robust safeguarding policies in place which promote safeguarding across the hospice and staff are expected to undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding training to equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to potential risks.
Salary £66,582.00 to £77,368.00 – band 8b
Discover St Elizabeth Hospice and what it’s like to work with us
The hospice offers a generous benefit package, including:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement
- Life Cover
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Car Leasing Scheme
- Health Service Discounts
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
For more details aboutthis roleplease read the job description and person specification.
Applicants selected for interview will be contacted, and an invitation to interview will be sent by email. If applying, please keep a check on your emails including your spam/junk folders.
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Nurse Consultant in Palliative Care in Ipswich employer: St Elizabeth Hospice
St Elizabeth Hospice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and patients. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to continuous training and growth opportunities in the field of palliative care. Located in the heart of the community, this role allows for meaningful engagement with patients and families, making a real difference in their lives while working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
