Job summary We are looking for a full time or part time Staff Nurse. We are looking for nurses with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to join our team. You will work closely with the Clinical Leads to ensure more people achieve a peaceful and comfortable death in their preferred place of care. We offer a flexible approach to rostering and we will consider part-time applications; early, late, twilight shifts are available, however please note that night shifts are currently a mandatory requirement of the position (usually 2-3 per month pro rata). Main duties of the job Understand the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of patients requiring specialist palliative care and their families/carers. Complete the first level assessment of the patient's needs and documents these on the care plan. Using the information obtained from nursing history assessments and from subsequent observations, identifies the patient's individual nursing problems and needs, and plans and implements care. Sets goals for the resolution of each of the identified nursing problems, and helps the patient achieve these goals through appropriate care planning. Documents and evaluates care given and discusses progress, condition and treatment with the multi-disciplinary team, alerting the Team Leader and/or Senior Staff Nurse of the patients changing health care needs. Assist with teaching patients and their family/carers in preparation for changes in treatment and expectations, and discharge for home care. Assists more senior members of the nursing staff in the organisation and management of the clinical area ensuring that the principles of individualised nursing care are maintained. About us Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £31,000 to £38,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number B0024-25-0002-PAH91 Job locations West End Lane Esher Surrey KT10 8NA Job description Job responsibilities You will be a true team player, with excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to care. You will be motivated to provide outstanding patient care using your holistic assessment skills, whilst liaising closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Perhaps you have similar experience in palliative or end of life care, or you have transferrable skills gained in intensive or elderly care and youre looking to join a caring organisation which will fully support you as a person and professional to grow and progress in your career. If you are enthusiastic, flexible and share our values and care about making a difference in the last years of someones life, we would love to hear from you Job description Job responsibilities You will be a true team player, with excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to care. You will be motivated to provide outstanding patient care using your holistic assessment skills, whilst liaising closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Perhaps you have similar experience in palliative or end of life care, or you have transferrable skills gained in intensive or elderly care and youre looking to join a caring organisation which will fully support you as a person and professional to grow and progress in your career. If you are enthusiastic, flexible and share our values and care about making a difference in the last years of someones life, we would love to hear from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified in Nursing Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified in Nursing Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Princess Alice Hospice Address West End Lane Esher Surrey KT10 8NA Employer's website https://www.pah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)