Do you have an interest in developing your clinical knowledge and a genuine desire to promote continued high quality care for patients with life limiting illnesses? Job Description We are expanding our nursing team to ensure people receive the care and support they rightly deserve when facing symptoms associated with their life-limiting condition or as they approach the end of their life with us. Working with the multidisciplinary team and Registered Nursing staff, the Nursing Associate contributes to the ongoing assessment of patients, providing and monitoring care in line with the person’s plan of care. They provide expertise within the scope of practice to provide holistic and person-centred care and support for hospice patients, and those important to them, by working independently under the leadership of the Registered Nursing staff and working within all aspects of the nursing process. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate will be a Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register with a Foundation Degree, with experience of working under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will understand the scope of the Nursing Associate role within the nursing and multi-disciplinary team, as well as how it may contribute to service development. Able to work proactively, independently, and on own initiative, the Nursing Associate will have excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills at all levels and with patients, families and professionals, as well as experience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information. Experience of working within palliative / end of life care desirable but not essential. Variety of hours and shifts available, day and night. Please note that offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS). If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager Alice Thomas, IPU Ward Manager, on athomasstpjhospice.org. If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hrstpjhospice.org. We will shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. The Organisation St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community. People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time. Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey. We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now' The Benefits Benefit 1 Benefit 2 Benefit 3 Benefit 4 The Values Innovation We are creative and fearless in our work. Accountability We take ownership of our work and lead from the front. Teamwork We collaborate widely and build supportive environments. 27 days holiday Company sick pay scheme Enhanced maternity/adoption pay Monthly occupational health clinics Leadership development programme 20% discount in our charity shops Our people Charlie Harkavy Trainee Nursing Associate "I worked in Housekeeping, then on the In-Patient Unit and am now in the Community Team undertaking a degree supported by the Hospice." Dr Rob Kidway Speciality Doctor "It's the people we work with and the community we serve that make it such a special place." Jacqui O'Donovan Welfare Adviser "I've been here for nearly 25 years and continue to enjoy supporting our patients, their loved ones and carers both at home and at the hospice." Vrishali Pawar People Services Assistant "If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation." Jon Anderson Community Clinical Nurse Specialist "Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege." Jess Stobbart Housekeeping Assistant "Working here, I've learnt that the smallest actions can create the biggest changes in people's lives." Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/ If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hrstpjhospice.org. Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable). Documents