Overview
Are you looking to join a dedicated and caring team who support local patients when they need it the most?
We have a great opportunity for Bank Registered Nurses to join the Hospice's Hospice@Home multi-disciplinary team who provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients within the York community.
This is a bank position, therefore shifts will be available on an ad hoc basis and will be to cover holiday/ sickness within the team.
We do not have sponsorship status and therefore all our offers are made conditional upon our candidates submitting evidence of their right to work in the UK in conjunction with our other pre-employment checks.
What we offer
* competitive salary (£15.97 per hour)
* shift enhancements for working unsociable hours
* reimbursement of NMC fees
* work at a Hospice that has research and campaigning at the forefront of its mission
* free parking
* great CPD opportunities
What we need from you
* previous experience of working as a nurse within a community setting including having excellent nursing skills, record keeping and medicines management
* excellent communication skills and have the ability to be sensitive and empathetic
* be able to respond appropriately to emotionally challenging situations
* be highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic
About us
Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.
We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £15.97 an hour Plus shift enhancements
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: HG1431859MaiBRN
Job locations: St Leonard's Hospice, 185 Tadcaster Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1GL
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of the Hospice multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of skilled, compassionate nursing care and symptom management to patients in the community setting.
To provide support to patients, families and carers.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Professional/ Clinical
* Maintain a multi-disciplinary team approach to the individualised care of the patient and maintain high standards of nursing care.
* Assess the needs of the patient and their family taking into account their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
* Work closely with all members of the Community Team involved in the patients care and agree our input and level of involvement.
* Plan, initiate, and constantly evaluate the effectiveness of care under the direction of the Community Nursing Team and Hospice at Home Team Leaders.
* Maintain accurate written records of care, communicating all necessary information to other team members and any Community Services involved.
* Participate fully in the setting, implementation and monitoring of formal standards of practice and to be involved, when required, in clinical governance and audit.
* Comply with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council regarding Professional Registration and to Post-Registration professional education and revalidation.
* Communicate appropriately with all patients, relatives, and staff, liaise with other departments and agencies, and attend departmental and interdepartmental meetings as requested.
* Take part in the audit process as required.
* Participate in full rotation across all shifts.
* Administrative and Managerial
* Maintain a caring and mutually supportive working environment for all members of staff and volunteers, being sensitive to the emotional needs of colleagues and giving appropriate support to them.
* Maintain accurate records regarding the administration and custody of drugs within the community setting. To comply with all statutory and organisational policies relating to drug administration and management.
* Maintain high standards of safety within the home, reporting any hazardous occurrences or equipment.
* Report all accidents, incidents, complaints, and untoward occurrences, keeping statutory and organisational records as required.
* Exercise care and economy in the use of property and equipment.
* Education
* Assist in the teaching of new staff and volunteers so that they are able to function fully within the team.
* Participate in the teaching and guidance of visiting professionals e.g. Student Nurses, Social Workers and Post Graduate Students.
* Communicate skills learnt on secondment or study leave to other members of staff.
* Access and positively engage in role-related e-learning as directed by line managers and Lead Nurse for Education.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
* District Nursing/Community Nursing experience
* Excellent management & organisational skills
* Excellent written & verbal communication
* Self-motivated
* Work efficiently
* Confident
* Able to manage own time
* Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
* Palliative Care Experience
* Multi Agency & Partnership Working
* Audit & evaluation
Personal Essential
* Work confidentially and with discretion
* Enthusiasm
* Professional image
* Courteous and respectful of others
* Awareness and ability to cope with pressure
* Ability to work in a difficult environment
* Flexible to the changing needs of the post
* Ability to work unsocial hours/out of office hours
* Ability to handle difficult conversation/situations
* Committed to providing a quality & measurable service
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
Desirable
* Palliative Care Qualification
* Student Nurse Assessor training
* Student Nurse Supervisor training
IT
* Experience of using SystmOne
* Good basic IT skills
* Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Desirable
* Experience of using ePaCCs
Communication
* Proven interpersonal skills
* Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
* Ability to communicate at all levels within a range of settings
* Diplomatic style
Desirable
* Advanced Communication Skills Course
Other
* Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
* Holder of full, valid UK driving licence
* Enhanced DBS Check
Legal and compliance
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 to be checked for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
St Leonard's Hospice
Address: 185 Tadcaster Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1GL
Employer's website: https://www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/
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