Registered Nurse

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional with experience in palliative care? We are seeking skilled Palliative Registered Nurses to join our team in Pembury, Kent for a new salaried role.

About the Role:

• Specialization: Palliative Care (Experience or Qualifications required)
• Employment Type: Full-time and Part-time positions available
• Location: Pembury, Kent (Free on-site parking)
• Start Date: As soon as available, subject to standard checks
• Salary: Up to £36,193 per annum with a 3% rise per year

Scope & Job Purpose:

Registered staff may work across any of the services provided by Hospice to:

• Deliver high-quality Hospice Palliative Care to patients with terminal illnesses, including Dementia, Cancer, Organ Failure (end stages), and Neurological conditions.
• Act as a practical and advisory resource to other professionals on hospice palliative care issues, encompassing physical, psychological, social, spiritual support, and bereavement care.
• Ensure that patients and their loved ones are aware of the full range of services available to them, enabling informed choices about their care and making the most of their precious time at the end of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver compassionate, personalized, and holistic care to our patients and those important to them.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate pathways of care for patients in a way that reflects the Hospice philosophy.
• Review, deliver, and update care plans and documentation, escalating all concerns to the appropriate individual.
• Recognize, respond to, and manage palliative care emergencies appropriately.
• Review, deliver, and update electronic documentation, escalating all concerns as relevant and appropriate.
• Administer medication, including injectables, as applicable to patients' needs.
• Set up and manage syringe drivers.
• Ensure the safe storage, management, and use of controlled drugs and clinical sundries.
• Support new workforce members through orientation and perform medication framework assessments.
• Provide support for referrals required for counseling and bereavement support for family caregivers.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to maintain a high level of risk awareness regarding self and patient safety.

Benefits of Joining the Service:

• 'Outstanding' CQC rating
• Subsidised Café
• Beautiful gardens and Labyrinth
• Free parking at both Pembury and Cottage Hospice sites
• Free refreshments
• Workforce Consultive Group
• Help out at a range of Hospice events
• Workforce celebration events
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption pay
• Generous pension scheme or ability to transfer an NHS pension
• Holiday trading - buy and sell additional holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhancements for bank holidays/unsocial hours and shift lead
• 36 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Annual Cost of Living increase
• Long service awards including additional leave entitlement

Application: To learn more, submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to