About this role
Job summary
St Lukes is an adult hospice based in Winsford that cares for people in mid and south Cheshire who are suffering from cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. We offer specialist treatment, care, advice and support to many seriously ill people and their families every year. Were a small hospice with a big heart whose ethos, values and beliefs are core to everything we do. If you feel the same way wed love to hear from you.
We are looking for a registered nurse with a passion for palliative care to work as part of our multidisciplinary team. An opportunity has arisen in our Inpatient Unit at St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice. If you want the time to give compassionate patient centred care as part of a small multidisciplinary team in our Day Hospice please apply.
We have a 20hr per week maternity cover position available. Hours will be worked over two nights a week starting from January 1st 2027 for 12 months.
We do not hold a sponsorship license. The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a team committed to delivering and leading high-quality care which reflects the philosophy and objectives of St Luke's Cheshire Hospice. The post holder will provide support for patients/families and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary health care team involved in patient care.
To provide a professional nursing service to patients and families on the in-care unit and across the hospice settings
Supervise and guide students, junior members of staff, unqualified carers and volunteers in the Hospice
Contribute to the ongoing development of the Hospice service in the quest to provide specialist palliative care that keeps the patient and family as the central focus
About us
At St Lukes Hospice, our ethos is one of service; being of service to our local people and community is central to all that we do. We believe the most important privilege any person can have is the opportunity to comfort and support ones fellow human beings in their hour of need. This spirit of service at St Lukes extends not only to the patients, but also to family and friends, and we welcome diversity.
The founding members of St Lukes Hospice were driven by the same ideals that inspire us today; to reach out a warm and caring hand to those in need and to help relieve their suffering of mind, spirit or body. The founder of the Hospice movement, the late Dame Cicely Saunders, wanted hospices to remain a beacon of hope with a message of care and community. St Lukes is a lively and vibrant Hospice that has a very powerful reason to be here.
St Lukes is an incredibly inspiring place to work and volunteer. You will be joining a passionate team, dedicated to delivering care and support to local people and their families.
We all share in the sense of privilege and honour that comes from being involved in a local organisation doing such important work and each day we look for new and innovative ways to make a difference to the wider community.
Each member of staff is highly valued at St Lukes
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To work within the policies and procedures of the Hospice in order to maintain a safe working environment
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
To practise research-based techniques in care delivery
To participate in the introduction and evaluation of new procedures for patient care
To always act within the Code of Professional Practice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respect confidentiality
To participate in multi-disciplinary and clinical meetings
Liaison with other professional groups involved in patient care
Contribute towards prevention and management of infections
The post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty
The post holder will take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the absence of the sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and supervise staff where appropriate
Management Role
Take charge of the unit in the absence of a more Senior Nurse
Delegation of appropriate tasks to other team members
Maintenance of accurate patient care records
Report deficiencies or dysfunction of equipment
Respond to concerns or complaints from service users in accordance
with the complaints procedure
Participate in audit activity and review of standards within the Hospice
Education / Personal Development
Actively participate in clinical supervision
Participate in Individual Personal Review identifying development needs to meet the objectives of the Hospice service and business plan
Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development through study, official courses and participation in in-house meetings and courses
Acquire skills, under the scope of professional practice guidelines, which will enhance patient care
Act as a role model to junior staff / visiting students and share knowledge and skills relevant to palliative care
The post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism. The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.
Personnel
Informing nursing management of continuation of NMC registration and the next expiry date
Maintain a personal time sheet in preparation for the monthly salary returns
To follow agreed policies and procedures of St Lukes Cheshire Hospice in order to maintain a safe environment
The post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism. The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.
Health, Safety and Security
Under health and safety legislation, each individual has a legal responsibility for their own welfare and for the health and safety of others and to co-operate in maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby minimising risk. The Hospice has a Health and Safety Policy which applies to all staff.
Similarly, it is each persons responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring any breaches of security to the attention of their manager.
Equal Opportunities
St Luke's Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation and St Luke's Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.
Confidentiality
In the course of your duties, you will have access to confidential material about members of staff, volunteers, other hospice business and patients. The Hospice has Data Protection Policy which applies to all staff.
St Luke's Cheshire Hospice is committed to safeguarding adults and children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with the Hospices Safeguarding Policies. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff.
This job description may vary from time to time according to the needs of St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice.
This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Minimum 1 years post registration experience of working in a palliative care setting Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of co-ordinating workload for self and others Involvement in training and development of others
Desirable
Experience of working in a hospice In care setting Experience of managing the workload in the absence of senior staff
Personal Attributes Essential
Passion for ethos of the hospice and demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation Ability to prioritise and manage own and others time and workload effectively Flexible approach to work Shows compassion &treats people with dignity, respect and kindness Ability to instil confidence in others A commitment to personal development & lifelong learning
Desirable
Emotional intelligence and resilience
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC registration 1st level registered Adult nurse Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Advanced communication skills training Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent Diploma in palliative care Mentorship or teaching qualification
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to participate in audit and training Ability to communicate with colleagues from clinical and non-clinical teams, with patients and those close to them Ability to develop effective working relationships as part of a team Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines IT literate, with keyboard and computer skills and able to use clinical care systems Ability to assess, implement and evaluate individualised care for patients Ability to demonstrate appropriate evidence based clinical skills
Desirable
Willingness to develop clinical skills to support delivery of strategic and operational plans
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 St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice
Address Grosvenor House
Queensway
Winsford
Cheshire
CW7 1BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.slhospice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)