Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased to announce the following position:
Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist – Community Specialist Palliative Care (Development Post)
An exciting developmental opportunity has arisen at Woking and Sam Beare Hospice for a Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our friendly community specialist palliative care team. The team deliver and continue to develop palliative care services for people facing progressive and life limiting conditions across our catchment area in Northwest Surrey.
Our community team consists of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Associate Clinical Nurse Specialists, Paramedics, Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Specialist Doctors. We work closely
alongside out therapy team which includes Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy assistants. All our patients and carers have access to Counselling services and the Wellbeing unit. The hospice also has a 20 bed Inpatient Unit. The ability to travel in your own car to visit patients at home is essential.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Nurse who is patient focused and passionate about palliative care. Ideally you will have some experience in oncology, respiratory or palliative care or
other transferrable skills that can be utilised. Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with patients and staff at all levels are essential.
The hospice is dedicated to development and progression and this post will enable internal
development pathways to progress from a Band 6 Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist to a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist through a clear developmental path. The team will mentor, invest, develop, teach, and help the candidate to achieve all goals along their development journey.
In return for your skills, you can expect to join a caring multidisciplinary team working in a beautiful Hospice in the heart of Northwest Surrey. Our vision is to enable all of those with life-limiting illnesses to live life to the full and to equip them to die with choice and dignity.
Full Time (37.5 hours) or Part time (22.5 hours or more) will be considered. The role requires participation in a rota covering a 7 day per week service.
“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.”
Clinical Colleague
A successful candidate will have:
1. Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
2. UK Registration
3. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
4. Supporting Statement for the role
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.
This role requires a to right to work in the UK.
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: 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service, rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service.
Flexible Working: We fully support flexible working opportunities including working part time depending on the role.
Free Parking: Free parking is available.
Discounted Complementary Therapies: Our Wellbeing Team offer discounted therapies to all members of staff including massages and reflexology and Staff Wellbeing Days.
Blue Light Discount Card: Staff can apply for a Blue Light card that offers discounts across 15, retailers.
On Site Café: Our Garden Café based at the Hospice in Goldsworth Park offers a range of hot and cold food options including sandwiches and jacket potatoes. Hot and cold drinks and snacks with a discount offered to all members of staff.