About this role
Job summary
The Hospice at Home service cares for patients across Cambridgeshire who choose to remain in their own home in their last weeks of life. We are holistic in our approach, and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provides practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families in their homes.
We now have an opportunity for a Community Sister / Charge Nurse (Band 6) to join us in a permanent role, at the Alan Hudson Centre in Wisbech and covering Cambridgeshire. We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working between 33 - 37.5 hours per week.
The service runs 7 days a week and colleagues will join us and work on a rota basis to support this, unfortunately we're unable to offer fixed working days due to the requirements of the service.
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:
Personal Pension Plan (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria)
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a range of training through our on-site education centre, including our Management Development programme
Lease cars (eligibility criteria applies)
Regular team meetings and 1:1's
Access to Occupational Health Services
Flexible working
Maternity and paternity pay
Induction programme and learning and development opportunities
Support with revalidation
Free uniform
Payroll Giving option
Group Life Assurance
Social events
Christmas savings scheme
Staff discounts to our in-house Bistro and Salon HD
Free car park
Cavell Nurses Trust to support our clinical professionals
Access to clinical supervision
Team away days
Job description Job responsibilities
This role will work within the Hospice at Home team to provide expert knowledge and skills in the provision of palliative and end of life care, ensuring the highest standards of care are received by patients and their families in their own home. The role will also support by mentoring and line managing Band 2, 3 and 5 colleagues.
Main duties to include:
Facilitating the holistic assessment, treatment and evaluation of patient care Ensuring high standards of care are achieved and maintained Line management and mentoring band 2, 3 and 5 colleagues Co-ordinating, managing and allocating the Healthcare Assistant teams, ensuring cover across the Hospice at home service Working flexibly across the community palliative caseload with Community Palliative Clinical Nurse Specialist and assess patients at home if required. For further information see the attached job description.
To be successful in this role, candidates must be a NMC Registered Nurse, have a relevant post graduate qualification (or equivalent experience) along with evidence of continued professional development. Previous experience working post registration as a Band 5, along with a knowledge and understanding of palliative and end of life care is also required.
Due to the nature of the role, it is a requirement to hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adult and Childrens Barred list check.
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 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 General Nurse Knowledge, understanding and experience of palliative and end of life care
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 The Alan Hudson Centre
North Cambs Hospital, The Park,
Wisbech,
Cambridgeshire
PE13 3AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)