At Rotherham Hospice, we believe in helping people live well to the veryend. As part of our Inpatient Unit youll play akey role in delivering high-quality, person-centred, and compassionatecare to people with complex and life-limiting conditions. Youll workwithin a multidisciplinary team, led by the Ward Sister, to provide holisticsupport to patients and those closest to them.
This role offers the opportunity to practice specialist palliative nursing ina supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You'll manage your owncaseload, support junior colleagues, and ensure the consistent deliveryof expert care in line with our strategic vision, Living Lifes Wishes.You will help create anenvironment where dignity, empathy, and comfort are at the heart ofevery interaction.
Working at Rotherham Hospice means being part of something special.Our team is compassionate, committed, and proud to be here. Youll bevalued not only for your clinical expertise, but for your emotionalintelligence, team spirit, and dedication to learning. In return, we offer apositive working culture, regular supervision, opportunities fordevelopment, and the chance to make a genuine difference everyday.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Care
* Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, focusing on physical,psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
* Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans incollaboration with patients, families, and the wider team.
* Provide expert symptom management under the guidance of the Ward Sister orSenior Nurse.
* Administer medications safely and in accordance with legal and organisationalpolicies.
* Coordinate and prioritise your caseload, ensuring continuity andresponsiveness of care.
* Escalate complex clinical issues appropriately and contribute to clinicaldecision-making.
Job summary
At Rotherham Hospice, we believe in helping people live well to the veryend. As part of our Inpatient Unit youll play akey role in delivering high-quality, person-centred, and compassionatecare to people with complex and life-limiting conditions. Youll workwithin a multidisciplinary team, led by the Ward Sister, to provide holisticsupport to patients and those closest to them.
This role offers the opportunity to practice specialist palliative nursing ina supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You'll manage your owncaseload, support junior colleagues, and ensure the consistent deliveryof expert care in line with our strategic vision, Living Lifes Wishes.You will help create anenvironment where dignity, empathy, and comfort are at the heart ofevery interaction.
Working at Rotherham Hospice means being part of something special.Our team is compassionate, committed, and proud to be here. Youll bevalued not only for your clinical expertise, but for your emotionalintelligence, team spirit, and dedication to learning. In return, we offer apositive working culture, regular supervision, opportunities fordevelopment, and the chance to make a genuine difference everyday.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Care
* Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, focusing on physical,psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
* Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans incollaboration with patients, families, and the wider team.
* Provide expert symptom management under the guidance of the Ward Sister orSenior Nurse.
* Administer medications safely and in accordance with legal and organisationalpolicies.
* Coordinate and prioritise your caseload, ensuring continuity andresponsiveness of care.
* Escalate complex clinical issues appropriately and contribute to clinicaldecision-making.
Team Support and Leadership
* Support the supervision and development of junior colleagues, students, andvolunteers.
* Act as a positive role model and contribute to a compassionate team culture.
* Deputise for Senior Nurses or the Ward Sister as required, including acceptingreferrals and supporting handovers.
* Share knowledge and promote best practice within the team throughmentorship and peer learning.
Patient Advocacy and Family Support
* Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families,supporting them through times of distress and uncertainty.
* Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their preferences and dignity arealways respected.
* Signpost families to additional support services as needed, offering informationand reassurance.
About us
Rotherham Hospice is a charity dedicated to the people of Rotherham, offering specialist palliative and end of life care to our community since 1996.
We provide comprehensive, compassionate care through two primary patient services:
* 24-hour, 14-bed Inpatient Service
* 24-hour Hospice at Home Service
Additionally, we offer wider support to patients and their families through:
* Complementary therapies & hairdressing
* Counselling and Bereavement Support for adults, children and teenagers
* Day services with individual and group sessions
* Family memory events
* Occupation therapy and physiotherapy
* Social work
* Spiritual care
* Tailored experiences for patients and loved ones
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care
* Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, focusing on physical,psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
* Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans incollaboration with patients, families, and the wider team.
* Provide expert symptom management under the guidance of the Ward Sister orSenior Nurse.
* Administer medications safely and in accordance with legal and organisationalpolicies.
* Coordinate and prioritise your caseload, ensuring continuity andresponsiveness of care.
* Escalate complex clinical issues appropriately and contribute to clinicaldecision-making.
Team Support and Leadership
* Support the supervision and development of junior colleagues, students, andvolunteers.
* Act as a positive role model and contribute to a compassionate team culture.
* Deputise for Senior Nurses or the Ward Sister as required, including acceptingreferrals and supporting handovers.
* Share knowledge and promote best practice within the team throughmentorship and peer learning.
Patient Advocacy and Family Support
* Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families,supporting them through times of distress and uncertainty.
* Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their preferences and dignity arealways respected.
* Signpost families to additional support services as needed, offering informationand reassurance.
Governance, Safety, and Development
* Participate in clinical audits, reflective practice, and quality improvementactivities.
* Comply with all Rotherham Hospice policies, procedures, and safeguardingprotocols.
* Report incidents, near-misses, or concerns in line with Hospice policy, andcontribute to a culture of openness and learning.
* Contribute to service development through feedback, innovation, and changeinitiatives.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Excellent clinical skills and knowledge relevant to
* palliative care.
* Able to communicate complex and sensitive
* information with compassion and clarity.
* Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
* Effective time management, prioritisation, and
* organisational skill
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Committed to continuous learning and professional
* development.
Desirable
* Proficient in the use of clinical and digital systems (e.g.,
* SystemOne, Microsoft Office).
* Awareness of the Gold Standards Framework and
* relevant national guidance.
* Awareness of the Gold Standards Framework and relevant
* national guidance
* Multilingual additional languages are desirable to support
* inclusive communication.
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Compassionate and emotionally intelligent, with a patient first approach.
* Calm and confident under pressure, with excellent
* interpersonal skills
* Professional, reliable, and accountable in all aspects of
* work.
* Open to learning, reflective, and committed to personal and
* team development.
* Demonstrates integrity, kindness, and respect in all
* interactions.
* Strong team player, with a flexible and adaptable approach
* to care delivery.
Desirable
* Multilingual fluency.
* Curious and forward-thinking keen to contribute to
* service improvement.
* Confident in supporting and mentoring others.
* Passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusive care.
* Future interest in developing specialist or advanced
* practice in palliative care.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
* Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a
* healthcare setting.
* Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Conducting holistic care assessments and developing
* individualised care plans.
* Mentorship experience or willingness to undertake
* mentorship training.
Desirable
* Previous experience in a hospice or palliative care
* setting.
* Experience mentoring students or junior staff.
* Experience in a leadership or coordinating role.
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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham Hospice
Address
Broom Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2SW
Employer's website
https://www.rotherhamhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
£30,527 to £37,311 a yeardependent on experience
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