Our Living Well service is looking to appoint a Senior Registered Nurse with experience in both palliative care and working within the community. At Phyllis Tuckwell we believe every day is precious, and therefore this pivotal role will support our patients and those closest to them, equipping them to manage the impact of their illness and remain as independent as possible while maximising wellbeing and quality of life.

The Senior Registered Nurse role will work across our outpatient and community locations, working closely with other multidisciplinary team members to proactively monitor and support patients, providing timely input to those with stable and slowly changing needs. They will also work in partnership with internal and external healthcare professionals as well as patients and their families, ensuring person centred, effective and co-ordinated care.

If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and wish to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

A successful Senior Registered Nurse will have:

• A RGN Degree Level Qualification
• A Current NMC registration in adult or general nursing
• Palliative / end of life care or long-term conditions experience
• A qualification in palliative care, or be willing to work towards one
• A full driving licence and be willing to drive their own car
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working, and with external partners
• The ability to make autonomous decisions demonstrating critical thinking and capacity to proactively manage a caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Previous line management experience would be an advantage.

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

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 Living Well 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. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

• 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
  

• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Shadow shifts
• Rotation opportunities
  

• 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

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Rachel Copes, Living Well Sister on

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged