An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the nursing team at St. Rocco's Hospice. We are looking to recruit a staff nurse for our In-Patient Unit.
The successful applicant should be an enthusiastic nurse who strives to deliver a high standard of quality care and is able to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Please specify in your application your preferred working pattern / hours. Hours will be worked between Mon to Sun, including days, nights, evenings and weekends, on a rota system, following discussion and agreement with your line manager.
Pay: £17.51 per hour.
Hours per week: 36 hrs
Unsociable Hours Enhancement
Hours worked at the following times will be paid as follows: Monday to Friday from 8pm until 8am - £22.76 per hour, Saturday - £22.76 per hour, Sunday and Bank Holiday - £29.02 per hour - T&Cs apply. Shift patterns will be discussed at interview, breaks are unpaid.
Please note if we receive a high volume of applications this advert may close early.
Reporting to the Ward Manager, the main purpose of this role is to provide the highest standard of physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients, their relatives and friends. You will use your expertise to the highest standards in order to meet all the requirements of our clinical governance.
Applicants must be on the NMC register and be fully qualified RGN / Adults. In addition to your proven clinical skills, we are looking for excellent communication skills, empathy and sensitivity, good team working and a flexible approach to the role.
St. Rocco's hospice is a local hospice based in Warrington, Cheshire. We're here to support people in our community and their families from the moment they are diagnosed with an illness that is no longer curable.
We aim to be with them every step of the way, helping them to make every moment count and to stay as well as possible for as long as possible. Our specialist care extends to the very end of life.
Benefits T&C's Apply:
Contributory Company Group Pension Plan (NHS Pension Scheme members have the option of continuing in this scheme), Life Assurance, Medical Cash Plan, annual holiday entitlement is 7 working weeks, inclusive of all public holiday entitlement. Part-time staff annual holiday entitlement accrues on a pro-rata basis.
The post is not a salary incremental post and pay reviews are at the discretion of the Hospice.
St. Rocco's Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All offers of employment are subject to 2 references & DBS.
A referral to Occupational Health in relation to Health and Safety aspects of the role may be made prior to employment, however the offer of employment will not be conditional upon this.
St. Rocco's Hospice is not part of the NHS and is not licensed to sponsor foreign nationals. All offers of employment are subject to / conditional upon satisfactory documentary proof of right to work in the UK.
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To support the Ward Manager where required with the development and delivery of the strategic business plan objectives aligned to the strategy of the hospice. To participate in clinical effectiveness initiatives and development of policy documents/protocols/pathways etc and ensure implementation as appropriate. To work under the direction of the Ward Manager to support the co-ordination, development and management of the units nursing service offered at St. Rocco's Hospice. To work under the direction of the Ward Manager to ensure that the climate of the service is conducive to patients/relatives spiritual, psychological and physical well being.
Please see job description on St. Rocco's career web page for more details.
- Certificate or Diploma in palliative care
- Advanced Communications Skills course
- Empathetic Approach
- Care and compassion
- Flexible approach to working
- Experience of working in a nursing capacity
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Good communication skills
- Awareness of developments in palliative care
- Experience of working in palliative care
- Experience of mentoring
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
