Staff Nurse - Inpatient Unit - Maternity Cover

Staff Nurse
- Inpatient Unit
- Maternity Cover

St Lukes are recruiting a band 5 Staff Nurse / Paramedic to join the nursing team on the Inpatient Unit. The unit delivers palliative and end of life care for patients with complex palliative care needs.

We are proud to deliver a high standard of care and maintain a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio to achieve this.

We welcome applications from registered nurses/ paramedics who are committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care, with an interest in palliative or end of life care. Post-registration experience across a range of settings and a palliative care qualification would be helpful but are not essential.

This role includes internal rotation to nights and weekends.

Main duties of the job

PRINCIPLE PURPOSE OF JOBTo work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide individualised care for patients and their families/carers.

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care for patients and their families.

Responsible for contributing to demonstrating the quality standards applied and participating in improvement of services.

Work with the IPU nursing team ensuring high quality care is delivered within the Inpatient unit.

About us

St Lukes Hospice Plymouth is an independent charity providing specialist advice and support to people with progressive life-limiting illnesses in Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall. We believe that everyone deserves quality end of life care, no matter where. We work with our community, in partnership with others, to achieve dignity, comfort and choice for people affected by life-limiting illnesses through delivering and influencing exceptional care.

Job

responsibilities

Salary: £31,351 to £38,165 Per Annum (pro rata - 9 month fixed term contract - maternity cover), Depending on

Experience and Qualifications

Hours:

37.5 Hours Per Week

St Lukes are recruiting a band 5 Staff Nurse to join the nursing team on the Inpatient Unit. The unit delivers palliative and end of life care for patients with complex palliative care needs.

We are proud to deliver a high standard of care and maintain a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio to achieve this.

We welcome applications from registered nurses/ paramedics who are committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care, with an interest in palliative or end of life care. Post-registration experience across a range of settings and a palliative care qualification would be helpful but are not essential.

This role includes internal rotation to nights and weekends.

In return, St Lukes offers opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive team environment. Existing members can continue in the NHS Pension Scheme.

• 7 weeks annual leave, rising with service (including bank holidays)
• Membership of a cashback health plan

St Lukes is committed to the development of its staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced clearance will be required for this post.

Were an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record wont necessarily bar you from employment;

decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

We do not currently hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered in exceptional circumstances where the role and business need justify obtaining sponsorship.

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