About this role
Job summary
Senior Registered Nurse
Sue Ryder, South East Region
Duchess of Kent Hospice, 22 Liebenrood Road, Reading, RG30 2DX
36 hours per week - (3 X 12 hour shifts)
£19.97 - £21.95 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement for nights and weekends and continuation of NHS Pension
Become a part of our story.
Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Senior Registered Nurse to help us get there.
Main duties of the job
You'll be responsible for
- Providing support, leadership, recognition and supervision to other members of the team
- Sharing knowledge and expertise with other staff through formal and informal teaching.
- Acting as a mentor to student nurses
- Producing accurate, timely and complete records
The ideal candidate would be
Were looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you're keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you'll fit right in.
- NMC Registered Nurse with post-registration UK experience in the clinical field
- Completion of NMC recognised accredited mentor training or willing to undertake
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Proven ability to build, lead and influence an effective team in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of current legislation within the independent care sector
- Knowledge of best clinical practice for client group
- Demonstrable experience of practising in a self-directed and highly motivated way
About us
Benefits
- Enhanced pay for unsociable hours,
- company pension scheme, and continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply).
- Youll receive 27 days holiday rising to 33 with service, plus bank holidays, with NHS annual leave honoured where applicable.
Other benefits includeenhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay, an Electric Vehicle Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Death in Service benefit, staff discounts, and structured induction, learning and development opportunities. More employee benefits are available on our website.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and disabled people. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices and provide accessibility support throughout the application and interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the Recruiter.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -NMC registered and demonstrated leadership within an inpatient care team
- -Experience coordinating care and adjustments for complex needs
- -Ability to lead inclusive and effective clinical communication
- -Knowledge of clinical governance and inclusive practice standards
Desirable
- -Leadership training or experience in clinical supervision
- -Experience implementing service improvement initiatives
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
Sue Ryder
Address
Sue Ryder
Duchess of Kent Hospice
22 Liebenrood Road
Reading
RG30 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)