Job Description

About the role

Are you a compassionate, dynamic and experienced nurse leader with a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered Hospice and palliative care in the community? We are looking for an experienced nurse to lead and develop our dedicated Community Nursing Team, ensuring the highest standards of palliative and end-of-life care for patients in their homes

Position:

Lead for Community Nursing

Location:

Lymington, Hampshire.

Hours:

30 per week

Salary:

43,004 - 48.404pa depending on experience (FTE 53,755-60,504pa)

Closing date:

6th June 2025

Interview Date:

20th June 2025

How to apply:

Please visit our website to complete an application form https://www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/oakhaven-hospice-vacancies/ or alternatively email the HR team for further information on hradmin@oakhavenhospice.co.uk.

You will

As the Lead for Community Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our community services. Working closely with patients, families, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals, you will coordinate care that respects dignity, autonomy, and individual choice. You will also support and inspire your team to achieve clinical excellence and innovation.

Your leadership will ensure our services are responsive, efficient, and aligned with the needs of our local community Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Community Nursing Team. Lead the delivery of high-quality palliative care within patients' homes. Collaborate with internal and external partners to promote integrated care. Support the education, development, and wellbeing of community nursing staff. Monitor service effectiveness and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

About you

We are looking for someone with...

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and a First Level degree in a related subject. Significant experience in community nursing and palliative/end-of-life care. Proven leadership or management experience within a healthcare setting. Excellent communication, coordination, and team-building skills. A passion for holistic, patient-centred care in line with hospice values

About us

Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers.

We are committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work.

Benefits

Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees) Long service leave at 5 and 10 years Auto - enrolment company pension scheme (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria) Life Assurance Cycle to work Scheme Cash Health Plan Employee Assistance Programme - Help@Hands App from "Unum" Excellent Education & Development Opportunities Wellbeing Support A truly supportive and caring environment
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 43,004.00-48,404.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Physical Setting:

Hospice
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lymington SO41 8ZZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have Advanced Communication Skills qualification? Do you have a minimum of 5 years relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in cancer, palliative care/Hospice or speciality.
Experience:

Palliative/End of life care: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/06/2025