Senior Registered Nurse

To work as part of Southern Hospice Group multi-disciplinary team providing high quality Palliative and End of Life nursing care for patients and their families in accordance with the NMC guidance and Southern Hospice Group policies and procedures., Partner with District Nursing teams and Continuing Healthcare funded agencies to support the practical care of patients at end of life in the community Assess and monitor changes in a patients condition, advising on complex symptom control measures and implementing changes according to best practice and community and/or hospice policies Provide effective and sensitive communication between all community and hospice professionals, as well as patients, carers and relatives Administer medicines within assessed competency and hospice guidelines according to the needs of the patient Undertake risk assessments in the community to ensure safe practice, including identifying appropriate skill mix and lone worker issues

Southern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Bringing our teams and resources together as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce.

Martlets provides essential care to people affected by terminal illness in Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Our expert teams provide the very best care and support, helping patients and their loved ones to live life to the full during the precious time they have together.