Staff Nurse 12 month fixed term

Springhill Hospice is a 16 bedded adult hospice providing the highest standard of physical, psychological and emotional care to our patients with life limiting illnesses and also to their loved ones, in a safe, caring and holistic environment. Where possible, patients are encouraged to maintain independence and to make informed choices whilst protecting their privacy and dignity. We offer advice and support from the time of referral throughout the illness and into the bereavement period.

We respect all cultural religious and personal beliefs placing the emphasis of care on an individual need basis.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurse, preferably with previous experience of caring for patients with palliative care needs, to work as part of an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team in the Hospices Inpatient Unit and Hospice at Home service.

We encourage all our staff to develop their knowledge and gain new skills in order to enhance the care of and support given to patients.

The posts are subject to flexible rostering (annualised hours) and internal rotation to meet the needs of the service, To ensure that the highest possible standards of nursing care are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of Springhill Hospice and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and within the Nursing team.

This role is based at Springhill Hospice

Springhill Hospice providesthe following specialist palliative care services to adult patients with life-shortening illnesses:

A 16-bed Inpatient unit providing 24-hour medical and nursing care.

Hospice at Home Service for people who want to end their days in their own home by providing the support and symptom management they need to be able to do so.

A Wellbeing Support Service operating Monday Thursday, with sessions both within the Hospice and in community settings, offering different programmes for wellbeing, symptom self-management and advance care planning.

A Community Service providing specialist palliative care and support to patients and families in their own homes, including a Night Sitting service.

A 24-hour Palliative Care Advice Line for patients, families, carers and health professionals.

Bereavement Support for people who are experiencing difficulty in their grieving process following the loss of a loved one.

Counselling Services for patients, carers and relatives who are experiencing psychological and emotional distress in their lives as a result of their own life shortening illness or the illness of someone significant to them.

Education and Training Centre providing specialist courses in palliative care and a range of other training programmes for Hospice staff and local health and social care professionals.