Senior Nurse
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Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end‑of‑life charity and the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care in the UK. As the only provider across all four nations, we deliver community nursing and hospice care nationwide, offering information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement. Our research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end‑of‑life care and our campaigns strive for a world where everyone achieves the best possible quality of life while living with a life‑threatening illness.
We are recruiting for a Senior Nurse to join our Hospice Care @ Home service in the North‑West. The role is a home‑based leadership position responsible for delivering high‑quality palliative care and developing a skilled, compassionate team.
Key Highlights
* Leads formal and informal teaching, supporting the ongoing development of nurses, healthcare assistants and volunteers.
* Conducts ad‑hoc night observations to monitor standards and identify training needs.
* Oversees induction, supervision and continual learning of team members, creating bespoke development plans.
* Acts as a role model for palliative care, promoting best practice and reflective learning.
* Coordinates care delivery, manages resources and ensures effective communication across the multidisciplinary team.
* Maintains flexibility to meet service needs, including occasional night work and travel within the service area.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Nurse you will responsibilities include:
* Providing direct patient‑centred care within the home setting.
* Leading on education, mentorship and the professional development of staff.
* Ensuring compliance with current best‑practice guidelines and internal policies.
* Participating in audit and research activities.
* Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse on the NMC Register.
* Relevant nursing degree.
* Mentorship or teaching qualification.
* Experience caring for patients with palliative care needs (hospice, hospital or community).
* Understanding of audit and research processes.
* Experience of formal and informal teaching.
* Computer literate.
* Driving licence and ability to travel across the North‑West.
Benefits
* Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro‑rata).
* Hybrid working.
* Competitive parental/sick leave policy.
* Continuous professional development.
* Industry‑leading training programmes.
* Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work.
* Defined contribution pension schemes, including the Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme.
* Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems.
* Introduce a friend scheme.
* Help with eye‑care costs.
* Entitlement to Marie Curie Blue Light Card and Benefit‑Hub discount scheme.
* Life assurance for all employees.
To Apply
Send your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie to [email protected] or [email protected].
Advert closes 17th December.
Health & Safety & EEO Statement
Marie Curie is committed to its values and takes stringent steps to ensure that everyone who joins our organisation is suitable for their role and is committed to safeguarding all people from harm.
We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive workplace. We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are a Stonewall champion and are happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected].
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