Palliative Care Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6)

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  • Woking, Surrey
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased to announce the following position:Palliative Care Staff NurseBand 6Woking and Sam Beare Hospice In Patient Unit is looking for a passionate dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our incredible team.Here at the hospice, we pride our selves on giving exceptionally high standards of care to patients and their families through some of the most challenging times of their lives. In our IPU, in their own homes and in our Wellbeing Centre. Our charity-based service specialises in palliative and end of life care for patients with complex life limiting illnesses who live in the North-West Surrey area.Some of the ways we provide such high standards is through fantastic staff to patient ratios that leave our patients and families feeling like they are always a priority. As well as our environment which is clean, warm and homely to ensure all that come through our services feel safe and comfortable.In addition to the wonderful environment, we have a keen focus on education and development. Our education team support excellent training sessions taught by our in-house experts. Furthermore, our staff are encouraged and supported to increase their professional skills through courses and university modules.Main duties of the jobA successfulPalliative Care Senior Staff Nurse will be:
  • Key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.To utilise your advanced nursing skills and knowledge
  • Have a can-do, enthusiastic attitude.
  • Experience of palliative care is desirable; it is not essential as we can offer support through our training and development programme.
  • A compassionate nurse who will play a key role in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence based individualised nursing care.
  • You will also possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and be able to lead and motivate others.
  • An ability to teach and support junior members of the team
  • You will take charge on shift and ensure effective working amongst the team
  • Supporting complex patients with their medical, social and psychological needs
  • Engage in the development of the ward
  • Focus on improving care and ensuring best practice at all times
  • Managing a team of junior nurses and health care assistance
  • Project management
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.About usBenefitsWe are passionate about our colleagues careers. Along with our commitment to provide every colleague with a personal development plan to achieve their vocational goals, we provide the following industry leading benefitsAnnual Leave All staff start with 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service, and 33 days after 10 years service.Bike to Work SchemeBlue Light Discount CardDeath in ServiceDiscounted Complementary TherapiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced Schemesincluding occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity and adoption pay.Eye Care VouchersFlexible Working We offer flexible working opportunities including working part time depending on the role.Free Parking Available in the car park opposite the hospiceOn Site Cafe and Wellbeing Gardens At the hospice, there is an-onsite cafe serving fresh, affordable meals, and you can enjoy our beautifully landscaped gardens lovingly maintained by our volunteer gardeners.Pension SchemeTraining and Development We have a dedicated education and training team to support development opportunities across the hospice including apprenticeships, professional qualifications and more.The closing date is 14.09.25. However, we will be interviewing during the advertising period and reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6SalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberB0107-25-0019Job locationsThe Goldsworth Park CentreWokingSurreyGU21 3LGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFull details of the job are detailed in the attached job description but we set out a summary below.To provide a high standard of individualised patient centred care to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for relatives and carers on the Inpatient Unit.To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service including the teaching of junior staff and students. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFull details of the job are detailed in the attached job description but we set out a summary below.To provide a high standard of individualised patient centred care to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for relatives and carers on the Inpatient Unit.To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service including the teaching of junior staff and students.Person SpecificationSkills/AbilitiesEssential
  • Demonstrates a high standard of patient care and works in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Practice
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work with others to produce workable solutions
  • Ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive situations.
Desirable
  • Advanced IT skills
  • Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice.
QualificationsEssential
  • Current NMC Registration
  • RN educated to Diploma or Degree level
  • Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
Desirable
  • Palliative care qualification
  • Mentorship qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Relevant clinical experience
  • Relevant experience of working as part of a team and self-directed.
  • Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge.
Desirable
  • Placement or post qualification experience in a palliative care setting
KnowledgeEssential
  • Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge with an ability to link this to the specialty of palliative care.
  • Able to demonstrate professional awareness and knowledge.
Desirable
  • Extended clinical knowledge and skills
Person SpecificationSkills/AbilitiesEssential
  • Demonstrates a high standard of patient care and works in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Practice
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work with others to produce workable solutions
  • Ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive situations.
Desirable
  • Advanced IT skills
  • Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice.
QualificationsEssential
  • Current NMC Registration
  • RN educated to Diploma or Degree level
  • Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
Desirable
  • Palliative care qualification
  • Mentorship qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Relevant clinical experience
  • Relevant experience of working as part of a team and self-directed.
  • Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge.
Desirable
  • Placement or post qualification experience in a palliative care setting
KnowledgeEssential
  • Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge with an ability to link this to the specialty of palliative care.
  • Able to demonstrate professional awareness and knowledge.
Desirable
  • Extended clinical knowledge and skills

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