Band 5 Community Palliative Care Nurse
We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the Community Palliative Care team based out of our client’s Hospice based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.This is a developmental role; if you do not have current Palliative Care experience you will start off in a band 5 post and progress to a band 6 post within 6-12 months upon completion of a competency structured programme.This is a full-time post, but we are open to hearing from candidates seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity.
The team works 7 days a week from 9:00 – 5:00.As this role delivers services in the community it is essential that you are a car driver and have access to a vehicle.You will:Ideally have some post registration experience but most importantly have a strong desire to move your career into palliative care.Be supported by specialist nurses, delivering high quality Palliative and End of Life nursing care as part of the Community MDT; coordinating assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised patient centred care.Establish effective working relationships with multiprofessional community teams.Provide advice and support to patients and their families affected by life-limiting disease at the patient’s home or other care settings and in their outpatient setting.Refer to appropriate services in order to ensure patients have the support they require.Act as the patient or carer advocate by liaising with other colleagues including the GP and hospital teams.This employer is a UK Charity with a purpose-built Hospice based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire in 6 acres of landscaped grounds including two Chelsea gardens, dedicated to providing patient-centred palliative care for adults who have a serious illness such as cancer or a neurological, heart or lung condition.They provide a range of services which include physiotherapy, complementary or creative therapy to help improve clients wellbeing, health, independence and confidence.They also provide practical support such as how to access health benefits when you are ill and a comprehensive range of services to support carers, close friends and family members alongside providing support for children living with someone who has a serious illness.The Community Palliative Care team delivers individualised care for patients, their families and carers supporting their wishes and preferences at home.Person requirementsRegistered Nurse with full UK statutory NMC registration.
A strong desire to move your career into palliative careProficient in the use of IT systems.Good organisational skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environmentFlexible working to defined shift patterns including weekend working.Car owner and driverThe additional benefits of working for this organisation include:Group pension with 7 company contribution27 days annual leave and bank holidaysSimply Health – assistance with healthcare costsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSalary sacrifice schemes including cycle to workFree on-site parking, free beveragesCompetitively priced Bistro with attractive menuAnnual continuous professional developmentDeath in service of 2x salary up to £50KJarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Oncology & Palliative Care clinical staff.As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Palliative Care roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.comIf this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.