About this role
Job summary
PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS ROLE DIRECTLY VIA OUR WEBSITE, USING THE LINK BELOW:
https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=302777bb-4df3-4b71-bd1f-d7a298e70671
We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, wed love to hear from you.
Whether youve recently qualified, are returning to practice or looking for a new challenge, this is your chance to join a skilled, dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding end of life care.
Main duties of the job
Are you keen to provide people with personalised care and support? Are you good at offering comforting words? Are you courageous enough to stand alongside local people and their families as they face the end of life? If youre answering yes, then St Catherines Hospice would love to hear from you.
This is a brilliant opportunity to take on a rewarding role in a supportive environment and utilise your healthcare experience to support people when its needed most. Best of all, youll be encouraged to take the time and space to really get to know patients and the things that matter to them most.
If you are seeking flexible, ad-hoc work this role would be great for you!
About us
If you join St Catherines, youll be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: a future where everyone approaching death and those who love and care for them can access compassionate, specialist palliative and end of live care. If that sounds like something youd find fulfilling, please apply today.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post is offered bank basis on a working flexible, ad-hoc hours to support business need. Our ward shifts include long and short days and nights. This role would be covering planned and unplanned gaps in shifts such absence, holidays and last minute gaps cancellations.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A good standard of Education, Minimum GCSE English & Maths or equivalent Registered Nurse qualification
Desirable
Evidence of professional development in the speciality of palliative care Diploma in Palliative Care/Oncology/Community or working towards Mentorship qualification Independent Prescriber
Experience Essential
Ability to plan, implement and evaluate care Good communication skills, both oral and written Drug calculation skills and awareness of the NMC Standards of Medicines Management Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Organisation skills: to organise self and workload FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Desirable
Some post qualification experience (at least 3 months), general nursing experience Previous palliative care experience Community experience FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
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 Catherine’s Hospice
Address St. Catherines Hospice
Grace Holland Avenue
Crawley
West Sussex
RH11 9SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stch.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)