Location: Lymington, Hampshire.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £37,498.50 per annum, increasing after successfully completing probation.
Closing Date: 12th February 2025
Interview will be held on: 21st February 2025
About the role
Following investment into our nursing workforce we have expanded our existing senior nursing team within the IPU. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic nurse with a genuine interest in the development and delivery of palliative and end of life care. We are looking for someone 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 and provide effective leadership.
Your day will involve
You will deliver a senior nursing role supporting the Ward Manager of IPU to manage, lead and develop the In-patient Nursing Service and to ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with strategy and Hospice policies and procedures. You will be responsible with the current senior nursing team for not only supporting, but co-ordinating and leading the IPU team in the absence of the Ward Manager.
About you
* You will need to be a qualified RGN with at least 2 years’ Palliative care experience.
* Excellent communication skills to enable you to discuss difficult end of life issues and to confidently liaise with other healthcare professionals at all levels as well as family and carers.
* You'll supervise the professional work of nursing staff and be expected to deliver good leadership skills. You'll act as a role model to our staff, encouraging effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team.
* A compassionate manner and a responsible, mature attitude are also essential.
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.
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 encourage everyone to be themselves at work.
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
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to work Scheme.
* Cash Health Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Excellent Education & Development Opportunities
* Wellbeing Support
* A truly supportive and caring environment
Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £37,498.50 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lymington SO41 8ZZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NMC (preferred)
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/02/2025
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