Job summary Role: Staff Nurse, IPUHours: 36 hours per weekContract: PermanentSalary: £32,915- £36,882 per annum (pro rata of £33,830 - £37,907 per annum)Closing date: 10/12/2024As a Staff Nurse you will work closely with managers and colleagues to ensure that the service delivers high quality, evidence-based specialist palliative care to patients and their families, with care, compassion and dignity.We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:A warm and welcoming working environment,35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays,Contributary pension scheme,Free car parking,Subsidised lunches,Cycle to Work Scheme,Shopping, leisure and holiday discounts,Ondemand GP,WestfieldHealth - Health Cash Plan,LifeAssurance,Arange of Wellbeing initiatives.Existing membership of the NHS pension scheme may be transferable to this post, if contributions have been made within the last 12 months.
Main duties of the job Suitable candidates will hold a first level registered general nurse qualification.
A minimum of 12 months post registration experience is required along with experience of delivering holistic care within a similar setting and significant palliative care experience.A recognised post-registration palliative care qualification is desirable.Hours:The role is available working 36 hours per week over 3 long days (07:30am 20:30pm), on internal rotation.
This includes 1 in 2 weekends and 12 weeks of nights a year.Salary: £32,915- £36,882 per annum (pro rata of £33,830 - £37,907 per annum) Closing Date: 10/12/2024Please contact HR team on 01942 525566 if you have any queries.If you have not heard from us within two weeksafter the closing date, this will mean you have been unsuccessful this time.
Successful appointments will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure andBarring Services Check (DBS) check.
About us Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983.
We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them.
The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.Our hospice is a wonderful place to work.
Our staff are our greatestasset providing the very highest standard of care.
All our teams are all partof the Hospice team: working together to make the Hospice the best it can be.
Wehave achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection.
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Job description Job responsibilities ** For details of the job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached job description ** Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level Registered General Nurse Desirable Recognised Post-Registration Palliative Care Qualification Experience Essential Experience of being in a similar environment; Significant experience of delivering palliative care; Experience of mentoring staff; Able to lead and develop staff; Ability to work independently and within a team; Relevant experience in assisting patients with practical and emotional support; Good organisational and interpersonal skills; Good record keeping skills; Excellent time management skills; Excellent communicator; Commitment to team working Desirable First Degree in Nursing; Mentorship qualification; Recognised Post-registration Palliative Care Qualification;