Senior Staff Nurse - Hospice at Home

Vacancy details

“Feeling part of a team that’s making a huge difference in the community”

“I believe I help make a difference and that makes me feel proud”

Thames Hospice is an independent adult hospice with a new beautiful 28 bed hospice at Bray Lake in Maidenhead with views of the lake and state of the art facilities.

Would you like to be part of this?

We are currently looking for experienced Nurses to join our busy Hospice at Home Team as a Senior Staff Nurse to assist in providing care for patients requiring end of life care in their own homes.

In this role, you will report to a dedicated Clinical Specialist and work across a locality to provide individual care, including symptom control with the support of a Health Care Assistant.

You will need to have experience as a registered nurse or be a qualified paramedic, but experience of community working and palliative care is not essential. You should possess good communication skills, excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit. There is the opportunity progress your career to Senior Staff Nurse subject to achieving competencies.

We also offer shift enhancements as follows:

• Work on a Saturday: Time and one third – 1.33
• Work on a Sunday or Bank Holiday: Time and two thirds – 1.66
• Work after 8pm-8am: Time and one third – 1.33

If you are looking for part time hours or nights only, please get in touch as we would be happy to discuss what else is available and find the perfect match for you.

We offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave

• Free parking on-site

• Discounted meals in our on-site café

• EAP

• Access to NHS pension scheme if eligible

• Blue Light Discount Card

• ... and so much more!

Care to be part of it?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fran Rice - Hospice at Home Clinical Specialist Team Lead, on 01753 848925 or fran.rice@thameshospice.org.uk

Please note, you must be a registered nurse or be a qualified paramedic to apply, but experience of palliative or end of life care isn't essential.

Previous applicants need not apply.

This appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including Barred lists.

If you don't think this is the role for you, please do still get in touch – we would be happy to discuss what else is available and to match you to the perfect job for you.