Job summary St Teresas Hospice, Darlington is seeking Staff Nurses to join our Inpatient Unit team. If you are passionate about palliative care and want to be part of an effective team that makes a real difference within the community, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 68.75hrs, 5.5shifts per week available; possible working patterns include 2 or 3 x 12.5hr full day and night shifts per week or 3 or 5 x 12.5 hours full day and night shifts per fortnight on a rota basis. Day shifts are 07:30-20:00 and nights shifts 19:30-08:00 St Teresas Hospice Band 5, WTE £29,862.00 - £34,281.00 per annum (pro rata to hours contracted), plus enhanced rates for unsociable hours. Employer: St Teresas Hospice (independent registered charity) Important application info: Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure with a check of the adult barred list. Disclosure expense will be met by St Teresas Hospice. All posts are subject to a six-month probationary period. Please be aware that we do not have a sponsor licence, and are therefore only able to appoint candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. Main duties of the job We are a forward thinking, inclusive registered Charity with Inpatient, Outpatient and Hospice at Home services, providing care and support to palliative patients and their families in their own homes and at St Teresas Hospice. In this post, you will provide high quality holistic nursing care to palliative patients within the Inpatient Unit and create appropriate plans of care to enable and recognize individual wishes and preferences. You will develop and demonstrate a sound knowledge of palliative care and contribute to the future development of this nurse-led unit through further expansion of specialist knowledge and skills as required. Essential qualifications and skills include: First level Registered Nurse (General/Adult Nursing) with current NMC registration Understanding of the Hospice setting and ethos Professional experience in the field of palliative care would be an advantage Please see the job description and person specification for further details. An induction and ongoing training will be provided. About us Benefits of working for St T's include: Training and development opportunities Flexible working schemes Generous company annual leave, sick pay, and maternity/paternity/adoption pay entitlements Continuation of existing NHS pension scheme at Band 5, and other pension schemes available Opportunities to attend and participate in fun and exciting fundraising and awareness events Workforce events, including long service awards Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling/CBT Discounted complementary therapies including acupuncture & massage Onsite Bistro Free eye tests for computer users Hospice-based staff are eligible for free annual flu jabs Please contact HR for further details. St Teresas Hospice complies with GDPR during the recruitment and selection process. For information on how we process your data, please see the NHS Jobs Privacy Notice and St Teresas Hospice Recruitment Privacy Notice. St Teresas Hospice is a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to employing and retaining disabled people, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £29,862 to £34,281 a year WTE - Pro rata dependant on hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0481-25-0000 Job locations The Woodlands Woodland Road Darlington County Durham DL3 7UA Job description Job responsibilities To provide high quality holistic nursing care to palliative patients within the in-patient unit and create appropriate plans of care to enable and recognize individual wishes and preferences. To develop and demonstrate a sound knowledge of palliative care and contribute to the future development of this nurse-led unit through further expansion of specialist knowledge and skills as required. To be willing to demonstrate own skills to new or junior members of staff and provide mentorship and act as a role model at all times. To be active in the promotion of effective communication between all disciplines involved in the welfare of the patients both within the Hospice and with external agencies. This is a summary of the key duties - for further info please see the full Job Description & Person Spec documents which are available to download. Job description Job responsibilities To provide high quality holistic nursing care to palliative patients within the in-patient unit and create appropriate plans of care to enable and recognize individual wishes and preferences. To develop and demonstrate a sound knowledge of palliative care and contribute to the future development of this nurse-led unit through further expansion of specialist knowledge and skills as required. To be willing to demonstrate own skills to new or junior members of staff and provide mentorship and act as a role model at all times. To be active in the promotion of effective communication between all disciplines involved in the welfare of the patients both within the Hospice and with external agencies. This is a summary of the key duties - for further info please see the full Job Description & Person Spec documents which are available to download. Person Specification Experience Essential Clear understanding of and experience of multidisciplinary team working Desirable Post qualification experience working at NHS Agenda for Change band 5 (or equivalent) or above (desirable for IPU candidates, essential for Community candidates) Professional experience in the field of palliative care in any setting, including as a student Experience of community nursing Experience of public engagement Experience of using SystmOne patient record database Qualifications Essential First level Registered Nurse (General/Adult Nursing) with current NMC registration Understanding of the Hospice setting and ethos Desirable Evidence of teaching or mentorship in practice Palliative care qualification, i.e. An introduction to patients with cancer and long term conditions at Diploma level or BSc (hons) Practice Innovation (Palliative and End of Life Care) Non-medical Prescribing Qualification Willingness to undertake Nurse Prescribing qualification and Palliative Care Qualification if not already held Knowledge and understanding of the palliative care agenda including local and national guidelines and documents. Knowledge and/or experience of audit Skills and Motivation Essential Ability to work autonomously Good clinical skills Willing to work across all Hospice services as required Strong interest in palliative care Innovative team player Flexible approach to working Passion for delivering high quality patient care Strong interest in palliative care Passion for ethos of the hospice and demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation Committed to learning and undertaking ongoing CPD Desirable Clinical skills in phlebotomy Clinical skills in IV cannulation and administration of medicines Able to travel for work using own transport, including carrying a passenger and small equipment Person Specification Experience Essential Clear understanding of and experience of multidisciplinary team working Desirable Post qualification experience working at NHS Agenda for Change band 5 (or equivalent) or above (desirable for IPU candidates, essential for Community candidates) Professional experience in the field of palliative care in any setting, including as a student Experience of community nursing Experience of public engagement Experience of using SystmOne patient record database Qualifications Essential First level Registered Nurse (General/Adult Nursing) with current NMC registration Understanding of the Hospice setting and ethos Desirable Evidence of teaching or mentorship in practice Palliative care qualification, i.e. An introduction to patients with cancer and long term conditions at Diploma level or BSc (hons) Practice Innovation (Palliative and End of Life Care) Non-medical Prescribing Qualification Willingness to undertake Nurse Prescribing qualification and Palliative Care Qualification if not already held Knowledge and understanding of the palliative care agenda including local and national guidelines and documents. Knowledge and/or experience of audit Skills and Motivation Essential Ability to work autonomously Good clinical skills Willing to work across all Hospice services as required Strong interest in palliative care Innovative team player Flexible approach to working Passion for delivering high quality patient care Strong interest in palliative care Passion for ethos of the hospice and demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation Committed to learning and undertaking ongoing CPD Desirable Clinical skills in phlebotomy Clinical skills in IV cannulation and administration of medicines Able to travel for work using own transport, including carrying a passenger and small equipment 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 Darlington & District Hospice Movement Address The Woodlands Woodland Road Darlington County Durham DL3 7UA Employer's website https://www.darlingtonhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)