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We welcome applications to join the In-Patient Unit team, supporting the Specialist Palliative Care Unit Manager and Sisters. The post holder(s) will be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The successful candidate will act as specialist resource within a multidisciplinary team, with managerial, educative and quality assurance responsibilities.



The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse, willing to commit to study at least to Masters' Level and should have excellent communication and organisational skills, leadership and teaching experience and extensive palliative care experience as a staff nurse.



As an employee, you will be offered a range of benefits, including 27 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, high-quality, low-cost meals at our Dalton site and complementary therapies. NHS Pensions are also transferable for those already contributing.



The Kirkwood provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support are also provided for their family members, friends, and carers, both during the illness and after death. Through education, training, and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life limiting illness.



Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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