If you share our passion that palliative care is about living and palliative care skills are some of the best skills you can learn, then make a move that's good for you by becoming a Hospice of St Francis Staff Nurse.

The Hospice of St Francis is passionate about helping patients and their families to live their precious lives well until the very end, giving patients choice over their care and the opportunity to receive our outstanding care whether that is in the Hospice In-Patient Unit or in their own homes!

You would be joining the Hospice multi-professional team responsible for maintaining standards of care within the inpatient unit and helping to ensure that the care provided, physical, psychological and spiritual, is of the highest possible quality within the resources available.

This role will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, taking into consideration the holistic needs of the patient and Hospice guidelines, policies and standards.

You will ensure the continuity of care through comprehensive, accurate recording and verbal, written and electronic hand-over to other members of the Hospice multi-professional team.

This is a wonderful opportunity to truly make a difference to the lives of local Hospice patients and their families.

The Hospice of St Francis is passionate about helping local people to live their precious lives well until the very end, giving choice over their care and the opportunity to receive our outstanding care whether that is in the Hospice In-Patient Unit or in their own homes.

• Registered General Nurse (Level 1)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Have a passion for palliative care and a desire to learn.
• You will be organised, proactive and able to prioritise work.
• You are able to collaborate with colleagues across different departments, engaging in projects or working groups within the Hospice.
• Knowledge of infection control, health and safety, and vulnerable adults
• Experience of facilitating partnership working, decision making and conflict resolution
• Excellent communication skills – verbally and in writing

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check.

• Full Time hours available across a range of shifts
• Excellent support and supervision from your skilled and experienced Line Manager
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays rising to 30 days pro rata with length of service.
• Ability to transfer an existing NHS pension (subject to qualifying conditions) or join our company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• Free onsite parking
• Wide range of free training courses, plus personal development opportunities
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro​
• Don’t forget a stunning setting, plus team comradery, support and kindness

• Respect and follow the Hospice’s values.
• You will be expected to comply with Health and Safety, Fire and Infection Control regulations and Hospice policies. You will need to complete all mandatory training.
• Safeguarding: Act in a manner at all times to safeguard the interests of individual patients/clients and their families and justify public trust and confidence in the Hospice of St Francis
• Confidentiality: Protect patient data and follow our Confidentiality policies & procedures at all times, both during employment and after the termination of employment.