Senior Registered Nurse

• Lead and coordinate the clinical area on a shift basis, acting as Nurse in Charge when required
• Provide high-quality, holistic care to patients with complex palliative and end of life care needs
• Support admissions, discharges, symptom management and medicines management
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, Healthcare Assistants and students
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, person-centred care
• Support patients and those important to them with compassion, sensitivity and professionalism during emotionally challenging situations
• Contribute to quality improvement, governance and maintaining high standards of patient safety and care

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Mentorship/practice assessor qualification or willingness to work towards
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Post-registration qualification in palliative care desirable
• Experience working within palliative, hospice or end of life care
• Experience coordinating shifts and supporting junior staff
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate complex patient care
• Ability to provide compassionate support to patients and families during difficult situations
• Competence in electronic patient record systems and medicines management systems
• Compassionate, professional and approachable
• Emotionally resilient and adaptable
• Committed to teamwork, learning and continuous improvement
• Committed to Ashgate Hospice values

Post-registration qualification in palliative care

• Competitive hourly rate plus unsociable hour enhancements
• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy and sell leave
• Flexible working options, including job-sharing where possible
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• A Health Cash Plan, helping cover costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, and eye tests
• A life assurance scheme, giving peace of mind for you and those important to you, up to age 65
• A free confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7
• Cycle to Work scheme and Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next purchase
• Commitment to training, development and career progression
• Free, on-site parking
• Discounted, onsite café at our Old Brampton site, for all staff
• A wide range of wellbeing initiatives, support and time out to practice self-care