Palliative Care Nurse / Paramedic - Community
Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment £35400.0 - 38700.0 Per year Full time
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 based 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.
Responsibilities
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 dedicated to providing patient-centred palliative care for adults who have a serious illness such as cancer or a neurological, heart or lung condition.
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.
Benefits
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. Death in service of 2x salary up to £50K.
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