We are seeking a committed and experienced Senior Staff Nurse or Paramedic to join the Community Palliative Care team based out of our client's Hospice in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
This is a full-time post, but we are open to hearing from candidates seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity. The team works 7 days a week from 9:00 - 5:00.
As this role delivers services in the community, it is essential that you are a car driver and have access to a vehicle.
You will:
1. Deliver high quality Palliative and End of Life nursing care as part of the Community MDT; coordinating assessment, planning, and evaluation of individualised patient-centred care.
2. Provide advice, psychological support, and symptom control for patients with an associated life-limiting condition and support their families.
3. Work autonomously and as part of a team providing care and support to patients in their home, in outpatient clinics, and Wellbeing groups.
4. Make referrals to appropriate services to ensure patients have the support they require.
5. Participate in evaluation, clinical audit, team meetings, awaydays, supervision, and continuous professional development.
This employer is a UK Charity with a purpose-built Hospice in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, dedicated to providing patient-centred palliative care for adults who have a serious illness such as cancer or a neurological, heart, or lung condition.
They provide a range of services which include physiotherapy, complementary or creative therapy to help improve clients' wellbeing, health, independence, and confidence. They also provide practical support such as how to access health benefits when you are ill and a comprehensive range of services to support carers, close friends, and family members alongside providing support for children living with someone who has a serious illness.
Person requirements:
1. Registered Nurse or Paramedic with full UK statutory (NMC/HCPC) registration as applicable.
2. Current or recent experience in palliative care.
3. Nurse prescribing qualification or willingness to complete.
4. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
5. Proven experience of using IT systems.
6. Good organisational skills.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
8. Ability to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment.
9. Flexible working to defined shift patterns including weekend working.
10. Car owner and driver.
The additional benefits of working for this organisation include:
1. Group pension with 7% company contribution.
2. 27 days annual leave and bank holidays.
3. Simply Health - assistance with healthcare costs.
4. Employee Assistance Programme.
5. Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
6. Free on-site parking, free beverages.
7. Competitively priced Bistro with attractive menu.
8. Annual continuous professional development.
9. Death in service of 2x salary up to £50K.
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