Job summary Would you like to become part of our compassionate team to provide care and support to our patients and their families in the In patient unit at St Lukes Hospice. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Staff Nurse to join our friendly In-Patient Unit team in Basildon to gain knowledge and experience within Palliative Care. This opportunity is to work rotational long days and night shifts. Main duties of the job As a Registered Nurse in our In-Patient Unit at Basildon, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of excellent,high-quality care, coordinating with other healthcare professionals, assisting with patient admissions and discharges, and adhering to nursing standards and best practices. You should have a current nursing registration and previous experience in a healthcare setting. Key traits for success in this role are excellent communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work well as part of a team. About us We are a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are nolonger curable. We promote dignity in dying and empower people to make thechoices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed.Our care considers peoples medical, spiritual and emotional needs, includingsupport for loved ones and carers. Anyone living in Basildon and Thurrock can call onus 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Working alongside other healthcare providers, our specialist services are available atthe hospice, out in the community or in a persons place of residence. Together, we fulfilpeoples choices at the end of their life.We are a charity and the services we provide are free. We rely on voluntary incomefrom local people to deliver the care they deserve. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £29,997 to £35,841 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0487-24-0037 Job locations St. Lukes Hospice Farriers Way Bulphan Upminster Essex RM14 3EB Job description Job responsibilities Main responsibilities include: Providing excellent high-quality patient care Coordinating with doctors and other healthcare professionals Managing patient admissions and discharges Caring for patients at end of life Maintaining nursing documentation and patient records (SystmOne) Participating in staff meetings and continuous education opportunities Job description Job responsibilities Main responsibilities include: Providing excellent high-quality patient care Coordinating with doctors and other healthcare professionals Managing patient admissions and discharges Caring for patients at end of life Maintaining nursing documentation and patient records (SystmOne) Participating in staff meetings and continuous education opportunities Person Specification Experience Essential Proven experience within a healthcare setting Excellent communication skills Ability to work well in a team An understanding and empathetic approach to patient care Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse Person Specification Experience Essential Proven experience within a healthcare setting Excellent communication skills Ability to work well in a team An understanding and empathetic approach to patient care Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name St Luke's Hospice Address St. Lukes Hospice Farriers Way Bulphan Upminster Essex RM14 3EB Employer's website https://stlukeshospice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)