Job Description

Contract type

Permanent

Location

Inpatient Unit, Whittington

Hours

Full time (37.5 hours) and Part time (34.5 hours), flexible over 7 days including weekends, bank holidays and nights to cover a 24 hour service

Annual salary

D1 31,168.36 to 38,129.42 - pro rata for part time hours

(plus enhancements where applicable)

Last day to apply

30/11/2025

The Staff Nurse reports into the Inpatient Unit Sister/Charge Nurse and is responsible for providing care to patients within our Inpatient Unit (IPU).

The Staff Nurse will deliver expert, compassionate, and individualised nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The role involves managing and coordinating the clinical care of patients, ensuring their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met with dignity and respect. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing patient conditions, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, and providing symptom management. Additionally, the Staff Nurse offers support and guidance to patients' families, helping them navigate the complexities of end-of-life care. By working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, the Staff Nurse ensures the highest standard of care, enhancing the quality of life for patients and those important to them.

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration

Willingness to undertake required study

Desirable

Principles and practice of palliative care or equivalent

Preparation of Mentors or equivalent

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment with palliative care

Demonstrated experience in delivering palliative care, including symptom management, pain relief, and end-of-life care.

Proven ability to administer and manage medications, including controlled drugs, safely and effectively

Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals

Proficiency in maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring documentation meets legal and organizational standards

Desirable

Experience of using SystmOne or similar systems

Previous experience of working within a specialist palliative setting

Understanding of clinical governance and compliance

Values

Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

Ability to practice as a safe competent practitioner, applying evidence based practice

Ability to work alone or a part of a team

Ability to organise others and prioritise

Ability to motivate others

Logical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Personal Attributes

Empathetic

Team player

Able to work under pressure

Collaborative

Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

Valid driving licence

Eligibility to work in the UK

Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,168.36-38,129.42 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lichfield WS14 9LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 486