About this role
Job summary
The Inpatient Unit at Arthur Rank Hospice provides expert care to patients with complex and end of life care needs. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families.
We have opportunities to join our bank services as a Registered Nurse, working ad-hoc shift bank shifts from our hospice in Cambridge.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.
About us
We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:
NHS matched annual leave
Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
Family friendly leave
Access to lease car services
Employee Assistance programmes
Long Service Awards
Discounts at our onsite bistro
Access to free parking
Ongoing training and development
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse you will work as part of a friendly and passionate multi-disciplinary team of specialists, led by a Ward Manager.
Our Nurses provide professional, patient centred palliative care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients, their families and carers. You will lead, support and encourage the sharing of knowledge and skills within the team.
Successful candidates will be NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) with post registration experience in palliative care or in community, be able to work as part of a team and have excellent communication and leadership skills.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS Checks with Children's and Adult's Barred Lists included.
Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-ratad for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.
We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email [email protected] we will be happy to help.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Knowledge, qualifications and experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Experience of working in palliative care or a community setting
Desirable
- N/A
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
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Address
Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB22 3FB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)