Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our team to work flexibly across our In-Patient Unit.
Position: Staff Nurse
Location: Lymington, Hampshire.
Hours: Various hours available, with the flexibility to cover days, late and nights when required.
Salary: Depending on experience (FTE £34,768.50pa - £35,977.50pa) plus, unsociable enhancements between 30% and 75% depending on hours worked.
Main Duties of the Job
If you are a Staff Nurse who wants to spend more time with their patients, who thrives within a supportive multi-disciplinary team and is excited to learn and develop their own skills.
About Us
Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life-limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encouraging everyone to be themselves at work.
Date posted: 11 April 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: B0038-25-1104
Job Responsibilities
* You need to have at least 2 years experience as a qualified Nurse.
* NMC Level 1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs or oncology would be essential as is the experience of caring for families and patients facing the challenge of terminal illness.
* As a Staff Nurse, you will need to have excellent communication skills to enable you to discuss difficult end of life issues and to confidently liaise with other healthcare professionals at all levels.
* A compassionate manner and a responsible, mature attitude are also essential.
Benefits
* Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part-time employees)
* Long service leave at 5 and 10 years
* Auto enrolment company pension scheme (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria)
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to work Scheme.
* Cash Health Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Excellent Education & Development Opportunities
* Wellbeing Support
* A truly supportive and caring environment
Please note that we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* NMC Level 1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs.
Experience Essential
* Demonstrates ability to meet Oakhaven Hospice's values.
* Demonstrate skills in IT systems and use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Relevant post-registration experience in cancer, palliative care, or the specialty.
* Evidence of good communication skills.
* Ability to support and influence change.
Desirable
* Highly effective communication and relationship skills.
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Oakhaven Hospice
Address: Lower Pennington Lane, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8ZZ
Employer's Website: https://www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/
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