Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to truly make an impact?
We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team, helping to ensure that every person who stays with us receives the expert, heartfelt care they deserve, whether they're managing complex symptoms or nearing the end of life.
As part of our supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll work in our inpatient unit, where your skills and compassion will help shape meaningful experiences for patients and their families. We're proud to offer person-centred care in a setting that values compassion, respect, and teamwork.
We welcome applications from qualified nurses who embody our values ofexcellence, compassion, integrity, accountability, and inclusion. Whether you're experienced in palliative and end-of-life care or looking to grow in this rewarding field, we'd love to hear from you!
* Location:St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED
* Salary:£18,341 £22,328 per annum (based on 22.5 hrs/week)(£30,569 £37,213 FTE), plus additional pay for unsocial hours
* Hours:Part-time, 22.5 hours/week
* Contract:Permanent
* Closing date: 9th August 2025
We encourage applications directly via our website to give us the opportunity to contact you for an informal discussion ahead of the closing date (See 'Supporting Links').
Youll find the full job description and person specification in 'Supporting Links'.
If you would like to chat about the role, please contact Alice Thomas at athomas@stpjhospice.org
Main duties of the job
* Be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, actively seeking evidence-based practice which will improve the quality of care and meeting the needs of the In Patient Unit (IPU).
* Ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and those important to them, adhering to statutory regulations and Hospice policies.
* Be an active member of the multi-professional team and treat all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
* Lead shifts on the IPU when required, ensuring appropriate allocation of workload as appropriate
* Prioritise workload according to changing clinical need for shift.
Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward/community.
* Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
* Work to ensure that clinical areas are well maintained and comply with health and safety regulations, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
* Comply with the NMC Professional Code of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives.
About us
St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.
People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time. Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.
We achieve our goals through the organisations talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions.
Autonomous, meaningful work: Provide expert palliative care, working closely with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Supportive team: Work alongside experienced nurses, doctors, and specialists in a compassionate environment.
Professional development: We offer training and funding for further education to help you grow in your career.
Flexible and rewarding: A role that allows you to manage your workload effectively while making a tangible impact.
We encourage you to apply directly via our website to give us the opportunity to contact you for an informal discussion ahead of the closing date (See 'Supporting Links').
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alice Thomas, IPU Ward Manager at athomas@stpjhospice.org.
Job responsibilities
Primary duties and key responsibilities
Ensure that all clinical assessments are completed on first assessment and reviewedregularly and especially when the patients condition changes.
Identify when individual risk assessments are required and liaise with an appropriatelytrained member of staff to ensure that these are completed.
Involve patients in all aspects of their care as much as they are able and acting as a patientadvocate when required, ensuring that those important to the patient are involved in theircare in accordance with the patients wishes.
Provide symptomatic relief if required by administering prescribed medications.
Develop and maintain effective communications with patients and those important to them,in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture and contribute to emotionalsupport during admission, at time of death and bereavement.
Ensure that a suitable and safe environment is provided, whether on the ward or in thehome environment.
Lead shifts on the IPU when required, ensuring appropriate allocation of workload for theIPU and Community team when required.
Supervise the clinical practice of Healthcare Assistants and participate in the orientation ofnew staff including Bank or Agency staff.
Act as a mentor for work placements and visiting trainees.
Maintain nursing records according to mandatory legal requirements, ensuringconfidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with NMC Guidelines Standards for records and record keeping.
Complete pharmacy requisitions as per policy and Standard Operating Procedures.
Liaise with other healthcare partners such as Community Nursing teams, ContinuingHealthcare, GPs, Community Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
Prioritise workload according to changing clinical need for shift.
Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improvethe quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward.
Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors inaccordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
Work to ensure that clinical areas are well maintained and comply with health and safetyregulations, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.
Comply with the NMC Professional Code of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Nursing.
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and evidence of recent CPD.
* Evidence of study in relevant subjects at level 6.
* Clinical supervision and/or mentorship qualification and/or a recognised teaching qualification.
Experience
* Experience in the management of complex needs and medicines management at the end of life.
* Knowledge of symptom control towards and at the end of life including pharmacological management of symptoms.
* Demonstrate understanding of current professional nursing issues relating to palliative and end of life care.
* Confident in use of IT, knowledge of Data Protection principles and Information Governance.
* Ability to work under pressure and flexibly across different clinical settings and shift patterns.
* Experience in community nursing, palliative care, end of life care, oncology or general medical nursing.
* Experience in research audit, standard setting and/or clinical governance.
* Experience in delivering training.
* Awareness of the Health & Social Care Act 2012, NMC Code of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives and the Care Quality Commission Key Lines of Enquiry for hospices.
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.
Depending on experience£18,341–£22,328 pa (22.5 hrs) + enhancements for unsocial hours
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