About this role
Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV AND COVERING LETTER BY 5th November 2026 TO [email protected] PLEASE NOTE THAT CVs without a covering letter will not be considered
Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at time of application
Full time - salary is £38,220.00 per annum
Hour of work: 37.5per week
We are currently recruiting for a registered nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team, committed to delivering a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families within our In-Patient facilities.
You will be required to work on internal rotation to include nights, weekends and bank holidays. Palliative care experience would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the Senior Staff Nurse and Ward Sister, the Post Holder is responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care.
To maintain agreed standards of care and to take an active part in the planning and implementation of clinical audits in order to improve nursing practice.
About us
Our vision is for all people living with terminal illness in Cornwall to be able to access the care and support they may need at the time and in the place that is right for them and their families.
We aspire to deliver the highest possible quality care and support to our patients and their families. We will strive to develop and secure the resources necessary to achieve this, now and in the future.
Our employees and volunteers are essential to the care we provide. In return, for joining a team of people having such a positive impact on others, we provide:
A chance to make a real difference
Supportive working environment
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell annual leave
Contributory pension scheme
Life Assurance
Non-contributory medical cash plan, with the option to include your family members
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced sick pay scheme
EarlyPay
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DETAILS
Staff Nurse
REPORTS TO
Ward Sister
RESPONSIBLE TO
Director of Clinical Services
JOB PURPOSE
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.
DIMENSIONS
To work primarily within the In-patient specialist palliative care unit.
To give qualified nursing support to other aspects of the specialist palliative care service when necessary.
The Post Holder has no direct budget responsibilities, but must be aware of cost implications and make effective use of resources.
ORGANISATIONAL CHART
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES
WARD SISTER
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
POST HOLDER
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Registered General Nurse on Part One or Two of the Register
DESIRABLE
Palliative Care Modules in Specialist Palliative Care
To be working towards a Diploma in Nursing
KEY RESULT AREAS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
1 To be a safe practitioner and work within the M & NC Code of Professional Conduct
whilst ensuring that those within the Post Holders sphere of responsibility do the
same.
2 To liaise with appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to ensure co-ordination and continuity of care. To adhere to the guidelines and protocols.
3 To work with the team to meet agreed standards and objectives in order to deliver physical, emotional, social and spiritual support to the patients and carers.
4 To ensure care is delivered in a style appropriate to the patients individual needs.
EDUCATIONAL
1 To participate in further training and to maintain a commitment to professional development.
2 To contribute to the team development.
3 To assist with in-service training as required for both staff and volunteers.
MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP
1 To act as a role model for junior staff and provide encouragement for motivation in order to achieve clinical goals for service.
2 To complement the leadership role of the Senior Staff Nurse and Unit Sister and to maintain high standards and ethos of care in her absence.
3 To take responsibility for various aspects of ward management as designated by the Senior Staff Nurse in order to maintain an efficient service and develop own management skills.
4 To support the volunteers working within the Hospice.
5 To actively participate in ward meetings and ensure that accurate information is fed back to the appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
6 To keep concise records in terms of patient documentation, staff records and his/her own portfolio.
PROFESSIONAL
1 To be aware of his/her accountability and limitations and when necessary to extend appropriately his/her sphere of responsibility as he/she sees fit in order to ensure safe practice.
2 To participate in an annual staff appraisal or as appropriate.
3 To be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of more junior staff members in order to provide appropriate support.
4 To demonstrate his/her clinical ability by constantly reflecting on his/her practice and using research as an integral part of such practice.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
1 To actively participate in clinical audit as a means of monitoring and improving standards of care.
2 To act as a change initiator/agent when a need to change practice in order to improve quality has been identified.
3 To support the clinical team in setting, monitoring and developing standards of care, policies and procedures.
COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Post Holder will have the most frequent contact with:
1 Patients, their relatives/carers.
2 All staff and volunteers.
3 The Community Team, other professionals and external agencies.
4 Students on Clinical Placements.
THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR ROLE
To be actively aware and support Clinical Governance by:
1 Supporting senior staff in promoting high quality patient care and standards of professional practice already in place including clinical audit.
2 Ensuring good liaison within the multidisciplinary team.
3 Providing motivation and support for team members.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience - Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Palliative care experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse qualification at Diploma level
Desirable
- Working towards Nursing Degree
- Completion of Palliative Care Course/or training
- Teaching course/qualifications
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
Cornwall Hospice Care
Address
Mount Edgcumbe Hospice
Porthpean Road
St. Austell
Cornwall
PL26 6AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)