About this role
Job summary
Nights here are different
Nights are not about tasksthey are about helping someone through the night. You will have the time, space and support to focus on comfort, rest and supporting families at important moments.
Main duties of the job
The provision of specialist palliative and end of life nursing care, primarily on Sylvan Ward
The delivery of a holistic model of care, which supports the psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient
Participation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person centred nursing care for patients
Awareness of the importance of supporting family members through periods of death, dying and bereavement
To actively support and model the SNHC Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Equity
About us
St Nicholas Hospice Care, Bury St Edmunds
St Nicholas Hospice Care is a local charity supporting people across West Suffolk and Thetford living with long-term and life-threatening illness. Our care extends to families and loved ones, providing clinical, practical and bereavement support.
Our vision is simple: everyone has support, dignity and choice when facing dying, death and grief.
Outstanding Benefits
Free onsite parking (guaranteed space)
25 days paid annual leave (increasing with service)
Up to 60% unsocial hours uplift
Excellent training and development opportunities
NHS pension continuation or access to a group pension scheme
Home-made meals in our onsite bistro
Life assurance
Blue Light Card scheme discounts
Health Cash Plan & Wellbeing programme (dentistry, optical, emotional wellbeing support)
Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay
Staff social opportunities
Supportive management with regular 1:1s, appraisals, team meetings, and away days
Job description Job responsibilities
What nights are like
Focus on comfort, dignity and rest, not task completion Shared goal with patients: getting through the night safely and well Time to deliver person-centred care, not rushed nursing Part of a close, skilled team experienced in palliative care Access to clinical support and escalation, including senior/on-call support Opportunity to practise as a nurse, not just complete tasks Why choose St Nicholas Hospice Care?
Be valued as a nurse recognised for your judgement, compassion and experience
Supportive team work alongside nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors, AHPs and volunteers
Calm environment 12-bed Sylvan Ward offering time to focus on quality care
Flexible night working dedicated night-only contracts to suit your lifestyle
Support for practice and wellbeing:
Structured 4-week induction Clinical supervision and reflection time Supportive leadership and approachable managers Ongoing training and development Culture of team connection, safety and wellbeing
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant Diploma or Degree in Nursing
Desirable
A qualification in palliative care or long term conditions, or willingness to work towards this. Teaching and Assessing qualification (ENB 998, Practice Assessor, or similar)
Experience Desirable
Clinical experience and experience of palliative care
Skills and Abilities Essential
Able to demonstrate commitment to continuing professional and development Enthusiasm for specialist palliative care
Desirable
Good knowledge of palliative care theory and practice Excellent communication skills Awareness of the principles of palliative care and a commitment to work towards these Awareness of the principles of safe use of medication, including the management of controlled drugs Understanding and awareness of safeguarding principles Proven ability to support team members at all levels Ability to recognise and learn from mistake An open approach to learning and development Willingness to challenge poor practice Understanding of the value and importance of volunteers Contemporary evidence-based clinical skills and knowledge Willingness to extend own practice by learning Ability to remain calm during times of heightened emotions and use skills to de-escalate these situations Willingness to learn skills which support a one team approach to care, to support business continuity Working with staff across organisational and professional boundaries IT literate, including Outlook emails, iRota and electronic patient records (SystmOne) Good understanding of high quality care Ability to problem solve to support clinical and organisational need. Ability to work full roster (including unsocial hours) Robust understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion, recognising the needs of others without judgement or prejudice
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 Nicholas Hospice Care
Address Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://stnicholashospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)