Job summary Following investment into our nursing workforce we have expanded our existing senior nursing team within the IPU. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic nurse with a genuine interest in the development and delivery of palliative and end of life care. We are looking for someone who wants to spend more time with their patients, who thrives within a supportive multi-disciplinary team and is excited to learn and develop their own skills and provide effective leadership. Main duties of the job You will deliver a senior nursing role supporting the Ward Manager of IPU to manage, lead and develop the In-patient Nursing Service and to ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with strategy and Hospice policies and procedures. You will be responsible with the current senior nursing team for not only supporting, but co-ordinating and leading the IPU team in the absence of the Ward Manager About us Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £37,498.50 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number B0038-25-0002 Job locations Lower Pennington Lane Pennington Lymington Hampshire SO41 8ZZ Job description Job responsibilities About the role Following investment into our nursing workforce we have expanded our existing senior nursing team within the IPU. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic nurse with a genuine interest in the development and delivery of palliative and end of life care. We are looking for someone who wants to spend more time with their patients, who thrives within a supportive multi-disciplinary team and is excited to learn and develop their own skills and provide effective leadership. Your day will involve You will deliver a senior nursing role supporting the Ward Manager of IPU to manage, lead and develop the In-patient Nursing Service and to ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with strategy and Hospice policies and procedures. You will be responsible with the current senior nursing team for not only supporting, but co-ordinating and leading the IPU team in the absence of the Ward Manager About you We are looking for someone with You will need to be a qualified RGN with at least 2 years Palliative care experience. Excellent communication skills to enable you to discuss difficult end of life issues and to confidently liaise with other healthcare professionals at all levels as well as family and carers. You'll supervise the professional work of nursing staff and be expected to deliver good leadership skills. You'll act as a role model to our staff, encouraging effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team. A compassionate manner and a responsible, mature attitude are also essential. Please note that we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. Job description Job responsibilities About the role Following investment into our nursing workforce we have expanded our existing senior nursing team within the IPU. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic nurse with a genuine interest in the development and delivery of palliative and end of life care. We are looking for someone who wants to spend more time with their patients, who thrives within a supportive multi-disciplinary team and is excited to learn and develop their own skills and provide effective leadership. Your day will involve You will deliver a senior nursing role supporting the Ward Manager of IPU to manage, lead and develop the In-patient Nursing Service and to ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with strategy and Hospice policies and procedures. You will be responsible with the current senior nursing team for not only supporting, but co-ordinating and leading the IPU team in the absence of the Ward Manager About you We are looking for someone with You will need to be a qualified RGN with at least 2 years Palliative care experience. Excellent communication skills to enable you to discuss difficult end of life issues and to confidently liaise with other healthcare professionals at all levels as well as family and carers. You'll supervise the professional work of nursing staff and be expected to deliver good leadership skills. You'll act as a role model to our staff, encouraging effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team. A compassionate manner and a responsible, mature attitude are also essential. Please note that we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. Person Specification Experience Essential Recent palliative care experience Demonstrate ability to work both independently and within a team environment Experience of managing teams. Ability to work as a role model for other team members Desirable Experience of using/developing SystmOne or other electronic patient notes system Skills and Knowledge Essential Able to plan and assess changing function and needs. Able to discuss difficult end of life issues with patients and their families Excellent written and verbal communication ability Good knowledge of symptom management in palliative care Ability to effectively present patients at MDT and contribute meaningfully to MDT discussions Desirable Multi-disciplinary team working Teaching skills Qualifications Essential Qualified RGN Desirable Diploma/Degree in palliative care Person Specification Experience Essential Recent palliative care experience Demonstrate ability to work both independently and within a team environment Experience of managing teams. Ability to work as a role model for other team members Desirable Experience of using/developing SystmOne or other electronic patient notes system Skills and Knowledge Essential Able to plan and assess changing function and needs. Able to discuss difficult end of life issues with patients and their families Excellent written and verbal communication ability Good knowledge of symptom management in palliative care Ability to effectively present patients at MDT and contribute meaningfully to MDT discussions Desirable Multi-disciplinary team working Teaching skills Qualifications Essential Qualified RGN Desirable Diploma/Degree in palliative care 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. 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. 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 Oakhaven Hospice Address Lower Pennington Lane Pennington Lymington Hampshire SO41 8ZZ Employer's website https://www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)