Job summaryThe Inpatient Unit at Arthur Rank Hospice provides expert care to patients with complex and end of life care needs. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families.
Main duties of the jobPlease refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.
About usWe offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:
- NHS matched annual leave
- Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
- Family friendly leave
- Access to lease car services
- Employee Assistance programmes
- Long Service Awards
- Discounts at our onsite bistro
- Access to free parking
- Ongoing training and development
Job responsibilitiesAs a
Registered Nurse you will work as part of a friendly and passionate multi-disciplinary team of specialists, led by a Ward Manager within our hospice in Cambridge.
This role is working 37.5 hours per week and is fixed term until 31st March 2027.Our Nurses provide professional, patient centred palliative care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients, their families and carers. You will lead, support and encourage the sharing of knowledge and skills within the team.
Staff within our in-patient unit work an internal shift pattern which includes earlies, lates, long days, nights and weekends.
Shift times are:Early: 07:30 15:30; Late: 13:30 21:30; Night: 19:30 08:00; Long Days: 07:30 20:00.
Successful candidates will be NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) with post registration experience in palliative care or in community, be able to work as part of a team and have excellent communication and leadership skills.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS Checks with Children's and Adult's Barred Lists included.Starting salary of £32,073 with opportunities to progress to £39,043Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and needs to be pro-ratad for part time posts. We regret that we are unable to negotiate salary above the maximum stated within the advert.We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.Person SpecificationKnowledge, qualifications and experienceEssential- NMC Registered Nurse
- Experience of working in palliative care or a community setting
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
