Details of the role:
Location: St David’s Hospice, Holyhead/Llandudno (Inpatients. IPU)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. To include weekend, day, and night shifts.
Salary: £27,055 – £32,934 per annum, depending on experience
Reportable to: Director of Care/Matron / Sister
Contract: Permanent
Job reference: 2024-027.1
Closing date: Friday 28th February 2025, 1pm.
St David’s Hospice is a local charity providing specialist care for adults with life-limiting illnesses or in need of end-of-life care, as well as support for their families. Each year, we impact the lives of over 1,000 people across Conwy, Gwynedd, and Anglesey.
Our services include 24/7 care, Day Therapy Centres offering patient care and bereavement support, and Inpatient Units in Llandudno and Holyhead providing symptom control, respite, and end-of-life care.
People are at the heart of everything we do, with integrity and care shaping our culture.
Description: As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and / or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients. In the absence of the Inpatient Unit Sister the post holder will provide cover to ensure effective operation of the ward. They will be expected to supervise junior staff and be able to participate in the teaching of qualified and unqualified staff including students from various disciplines. This is a rotational role working across both IPU sites.
We are looking for someone who will:
Provide high quality nursing care
Ensure patients, relatives and carers are involved in the planning & delivery of care
Have excellent team working skills, whilst also having the ability to work independently
Be a great listener and have effective communication and interpersonal skills
Develop and maintain knowledge and skills relevant to the role
Always maintain patient confidentiality
Someone who wants to go the extra mile for our patients.
To do the role you'll need:
First Level Registered Nurse – RGN
Experience within relevant clinical area
Evidence of further education, or willingness to undertake relevant Diploma / Degree level education in Palliative Care; attainment of Diploma in Palliative Care is desirable in maintaining this role
Time management skills
IT literate or working towards
Empathy for the Hospice, and alignment with the charity’s values.
What you'll get in return:
Job satisfaction and value in making a difference to the local community
Be part of a friendly and collaborative team
Free on-site parking
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with annual leave purchasing available.
Discounts from charity partners
Wisdom (Health Assured) membership covering you and your spouse or partner
Training and education opportunities
Opportunity to be involved in fundraising for the charity.
If you believe you’re suited for this role, we’d love to hear from you – please apply!