About this role
Job summary
Hours: Full-Time - 37.5 Hours Per WeekWorking pattern: 5 days (7.5 hours/day) or compressed into 4 days
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate registered nurse to join our Inpatient Unit as Deputy Clinical Lead.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality specialist palliative and end-of-life care, while supporting the leadership and day-to-day coordination of our inpatient service.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Clinical Lead, you will provide clinical and managerial leadership across the unit, help support and develop the nursing team, and contribute to safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led services for patients and families.
The role includes shared clinical responsibility:
with the Clinical Lead and Medical Consultant for the specialist palliative care bedswith the Nurse Consultant and Clinical Lead for the nurse-led beds on the unitWe are looking for someone with:
current NMC registrationsignificant experience in palliative or end-of-life carestrong clinical assessment, communication and leadership skillsa passion for supporting staff, service development and quality improvementWe would particularly welcome applications from nurses who are developing enhanced clinical skills and working towards Masters level study, either through standalone modules or as part of an Advanced Clinical Practice pathway (willing to support Apprenticeship pathways)
At St Luke's, we are proud to provide compassionate, dignified care at the most important time in peoples lives. If you share our values and want to make a real difference to patients, families and colleagues, we would love to hear from you.
This post is subject to satisfactory references, occupational health clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
If you are internal and would like to express an interest for the role, please contact Nurse Consultant Jen Nicholls on 01752 964 200 / 07920561750
About us
Were an equal opportunities employer
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record wont necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.
Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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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 Luke’s Hospice Plymouth
Address Stamford Lane
Turnchapel
Plymouth
PL9 9XA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)