Senior Registered Nurse - Hospice at Home

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a Senior Registered Nurse with experience in palliative care and working in the community. The role will work closely with other multidisciplinary team members to provide a timely service to people with deteriorating health, changing needs and in their last weeks of life. The role requires the successful applicant to monitor and support patients who require proactive assessment and care planning to maximise their quality of life and live as fully as possible. This role involves coordination of shifts, patient allocation and line management.

A successful Senior Registered Nurse will:

• Possess a qualification in palliative care, or be willing to work towards one
• Hold a good range of skills and knowledge in palliative care nursing
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Hold the ability to take an active role in workload management and high-quality care, including patient safety and service improvement
• Have strong decision-making and critical thinking skills and be able to proactively manage a caseload
• Work in partnership with internal and external healthcare professionals as well as patients and their families
  
  Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families & carers., We are based in Farnham and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Nursing staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients. The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here, We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences.

Excellent Benefits
• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card
Excellent Career Development
• Possibility to study MSc modules in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities
• Mentoring and training programme, supporting leadership skills and professional development in palliative care
A Great Place to Work
• Equal Opportunities employer
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• Clinical supervision and support
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell
• Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023