A Vacancy at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.
Overview
Exciting opportunity to work with the Midhurst Macmillan Palliative care team. The role is part of a multi‑disciplinary team providing comprehensive palliative nursing care, advice and support to patients and carers in the community across three Clinical Commissioning Groups covering approximately 400 square miles. You will collaborate with Community Nurses, Primary Care Teams, other health care professionals and agencies to meet complex patient care needs. Communication is a key part of the role; you will manage challenging conversations with sensitivity and understanding.
Visa & Eligibility
This is a part‑time role. Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, the role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Candidates seeking sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying.
Responsibilities
* Use Trust documents, Instruction Charts and Care Plans to plan patient care.
* Understand key end‑of‑life issues and trends.
* Participate in organisational tasks such as planning off‑duty or annual leave.
* Assist with the day‑to‑day coordination of care and allocation, and take responsibility for Support Workers and Student Nurses as a mentor (you will not manage these team members or participate in recruitment or dismissal processes).
* Participate in mandatory, statutory and developmental education and training.
* Adhere to policies such as Infection Control, Medical Devices, Health and Safety and Information Governance, regarding equipment issued such as laptops and mobile telephones.
* Develop or review strategies, plans, policies or procedures, stating which department, team or service they relate to and describing any internal or external reporting requirements.
* Carry out project planning or organisational tasks such as organising meetings or events, managing projects and setting rotas, possibly involving formal projects via the Programme Management Office (PMO) and acting as project manager or Senior Responsible Officer (SRO).
Benefits and Working Arrangements
* Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing.
* Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes and bases across Sussex.
* Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours and flexi‑retirement.
* Excellent training, development and research opportunities.
* Accredited Living Wage Employer, ensuring fair pay for all staff.
* Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton.
* Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+ and Religion & Belief networks.
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.
Values & Diversity
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
Closing Date
This role may close early if sufficient applications are received. The advertisement closes on Sunday 7 Jun 2026.
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