Job Description Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity.
We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from. The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse joining the multidisciplinary team and work towards providing holistic, person centered, end of life care, including assessing and understanding the care and support needs of patients and those important to them.
As a Registered Nurse, you will research and network across the system to understand the wide range of services available to patients and those important to them and work with other providers, supporting the wider system to improve the experience of dying, death, and bereavement. Job Structure: Part Time; As and When Job Schedule: Night Shifts What we're looking for: Registered Nurse on NMC Register Experience in NHS or other relevant care setting, ideally in palliative care. Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them. Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans alongside other healthcare professionals that meets the complex needs of the person, and those important to them. Proven understanding the barriers and enablers to good communication and how challenges can be overcome.
Willing to line manage healthcare assistants.
Ability to assess Healthcare Assistant clinical skills.
Ability to undertake staff observational/support visits in the Community.
The ability to co-ordinate care/prioritise patient needs.
Willing to develop the team alongside Senior Nurses What's in it for you: Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Continued access to NHS pension Scheme (if eligible). Access to a pool car from the base location Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply) Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance – for all employees To view the job description, please click here To apply, please send us 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. Advert closes: 04-November-2024 Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm.
This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services.
We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We believe that diversity makes us stronger.
Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity. We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
About Us Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last.
When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever.
We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.
We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives.
Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them.
And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.