An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our Willen at Home team on a 12-month fixed term basis. The Willen at Home service operates between 8am to 8pm,7 days a week We are welcoming candidates looking for a truly rewarding position, who want to deliver the highest quality of care and demonstrate our Hospice Values, and are keen to join a caring, compassionate and diverse multi-disciplinary team delivering care of the highest quality.
The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse, with a least 6 months post registration experience; you will have the responsibility for the assessment of patient needs, planning, delivering and evaluating care in the patients own environment. It's all about giving our patients the best possible quality of life, the support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs. The ideal candidate should ideally demonstrate knowledge and experience working in the community and/or in palliative care and should participate in education and training activities. As the role is community based you should be confident working alone, must hold a driving licence and own your own car.
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care within the Milton Keynes area. We offer 24 hour / seven days a week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community. Our person centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for peoples wishes.We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Complementary Therapy.
In return for your skills and experience, you can expect:-
* To join a supportive and caring team
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days pro rata (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays)
* Free onsite parking at the Hospice
* Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme or continued membership of the NHS pension scheme for clinically registered staff
* Enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay provision
* Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
* Blue Light Card discounts (with membership)
* Excellent on-site subsidised catering facilities
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including Barred lists., £27,534 to £31,665 a year per annum, per rata plus 10% shift allowance