Job Description

Job title

Senior Staff Nurse - Advice & Guidance / Rapid Response

Hours

37.5 hours per week working on a rota basis (7 day service, including weekends and bank holidays, rota based)

Salary

33,342 - 36,112 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Location

Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT

The role

Are you a skilled and compassionate nurse with experience in community or palliative care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

St Richard's Hospice is seeking an exceptional

Senior Staff Nurse

to join our dedicated

Advice & Guidance and Rapid Response Teams.

This is a vital role within our service, supporting patients and families in their homes and through our hospice-based support line. The position includes lone working during weekends and bank holidays as part of a team rota, offering autonomy within a highly supportive and collaborative environment.

You will

Deliver high-quality nursing care in patients' homes as part of the Rapid Response team. Work within the

Advice & Guidance service

, managing new referrals and providing clinical advice and emotional support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals over the telephone. Coordinate and develop individualised care plans and ensure seamless care delivery. Work effectively within a

multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

and delegate appropriately to Senior Health Care Assistants (SHCAs).
This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About You

We are looking for:

A

Registered Nurse

with post-registration experience. Ideally experienced in

community and/or palliative care

. A nurse who is flexible, calm under pressure, and well-organised. A compassionate individual with excellent

communication and delegation skills

. Someone who thrives in a

collaborative environment

but can also work independently, especially during lone weekend shifts. Driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for work purposes.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;

Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best Supportive management - keen to develop you Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays) Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs Opportunities for flexible working Family friendly policies Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service) Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff Free Will writing service

Find out more

Apply to join our caring and compassionate team today.

We would encourage visits to the Hospice to find out more and speak to a member of the team.

If you would like further information please contact People Services on 01905 958096 or recruitment@strichards.org.uk

Closing date

09 September

Interview date

Monday & Tuesday 15 & 16 September

Job Reference

4032

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,342.00-36,112.00 per year

Work Location: In person