Staff Nurse – In-patient Unit in Woking

Palliative Care Staff Nurse Band 5 Part time and full time considered (applications for nights only will be considered and discussed at interview). We are looking for a caring, passionate and enthusiastic experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our amazing team. At our hospice, we provide exceptional care to patients and their families through some of the most challenging times of their lives. We support our patients in our In Patient Unit, at home plus in our Wellbeing Centre. Our charity specialises in palliative and end of life care for patients with complex and life limiting illnesses who live in North-West Surrey. We ensure high quality care with great staff to patient ratios, making sure everyone feels cared for and valued. Our warm, clean and homely environment helps patients and families using our services feel safe and comfortable.

In addition to the wonderful environment, we have a keen focus on education and development. Our education team support excellent training sessions taught by our in‑house experts. Furthermore, our staff are encouraged and supported to increase their professional skills through courses and university modules. Recent examples of our commitment to developing our team include:

• Staff Nurse to Senior Staff Nurse
• Senior Staff Nurse into Clinical Nurse Specialist positions in our community team.

Clinical Colleague Testimonial: "In the short time I have worked at the Hospice, I have been really supported by the team I work within. It is a challenging environment to work in, and I am continually learning. However, it is made easier by working in a supportive and caring team. I love my job."

Key responsibilities:

• Key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.
• To utilise your advanced nursing skills and knowledge.
• Have a can-do, enthusiastic attitude.
• Experience of palliative care is desirable; it is not essential as we can offer support through our training and development programme.
• A compassionate nurse who will play a key role in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence based individualised nursing care.
• You will also possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and be able to lead and motivate others.
• An ability to teach and support junior members of the team.
• Supporting complex patients with their medical, social and psychological needs.
• Engage in the development of the ward.
• Focus on improving care and ensuring best practice at all times.

Candidate qualifications:

• A legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship.
• Relevant experience; unfortunately at this time we are not accepting applications from newly qualified Registered Nurses.
• Current NMC Registration RN educated to Diploma or Degree level.
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.
• Palliative care qualification (or willingness to complete).
• Mentorship qualification (or willingness to complete).
• UK Registration.
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Clinical Staff Benefits:

We are passionate about our colleagues’ careers. Along with our commitment to provide every colleague with a personal development plan to achieve their vocational goals, we provide the following industry leading benefits:

• Annual Leave: All staff start with 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service, and 33 days after 10 years’ service. NHS staff who join our hospice can have their NHS service recognised to start their holiday entitlement at the corresponding level, with proof of service.
• Bike2Work Scheme: Supports staff to cycle to work through purchasing bikes and accessories with tax savings.
• Blue Light Discount Card: Staff can apply for a Blue Light card that offers discounts across 15 retailers.
• Death in Service: A payment for your family or beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death whilst employed at the hospice.
• Discounted Complementary Therapies: Our Wellbeing Team offer discounted therapies to all members of staff including massages and reflexology and Staff Wellbeing Days.
• Employee Assistance Programme: This encompasses comprehensive support for employees’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing, offering a range of services for employees and their families.
• Enhanced Schemes: including occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Specsavers vouchers for annual eye tests and contribution towards glasses if required for screen work.
• Flexible Working: We offer flexible working opportunities including working part time depending on the role.
• Free Parking: Available in the car park opposite the hospice.
• On Site Café and Wellbeing Gardens: At the hospice, there’s an onsite café serving fresh, affordable meals, and you can enjoy our beautifully landscaped gardens lovingly maintained by our volunteer gardeners.
• Pension Scheme: Hospice staff can join Royal London with a 4% employer contribution or colleagues joining from the NHS can remain in the NHS pension scheme, subject to eligibility.
• Training & Development: We have a dedicated education and training team to support development opportunities across the hospice including apprenticeships, professional qualifications and more.

The closing date is 12th December. However, we will be interviewing during the advertising period and reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.