HOSPICE IN THE WEALD

Do you want to be part of a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team, delivering empowering and compassionate care supporting people with a life limiting illness? If so, this position is for you!

As part of our model of care to ensure we ‘have the right people, providing the right care in the right place and at the right time,’ we are offering Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Clinical Paramedic Specialist (CPS) roles, which are the equivalent to a Band 7, to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team within the Hospice Outreach Service in the community.

So, what does that mean? Our Hospice Outreach Team are the initial point of contact for all new community referrals and all telephone calls coming into the service. They are at the forefront of providing palliative advice and support to patients and families in the place they call home, including care homes and nursing homes. You will be part of a rota of clinicians covering our seven day a week service offering telephone support, as well as clinic and home-based assessments.

Our team care for patients who have a life limiting illness and our focus is on individualised care. We focus on improving quality of life and achieving patient centred goals. We care for people with long term conditions; including heart failure, respiratory disease, frailty and neurological conditions, as well as those with an oncological diagnosis.

At the Hospice, our team strive to work alongside other community teams and specialists to optimise patient experience and improve our team knowledge and development.

You are a motivated clinician with the ability to work as an independent practitioner, while also being part of a responsive and resilient team. You possess advanced communication skills and excellent presentation skills (both oral and written).

You have proven community or in-patient palliative care experience at Band 7 or have the equivalent level of experience working in the following related areas: Paramedic, General Medicine, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Frailty, Respiratory Care, Cardiology or Oncology. You will have sound pharmacological knowledge of medications used within the specialty of palliative care /EOL care.

Why join our team? We have flexible working options to suit your work-life balance, and you can transfer your NHS pension. Other benefits include free parking at our Pembury site and a generous holiday allowance, with the ability to buy and sell additional holiday. You can view more information about our range of benefits. Click Here:

If you think you’re right for this position, we would love to hear from you!

To discuss your application, request some further information, or to arrange a visit with us, please contact Dea Haysler or Samara Romans, Hospice Outreach Managers on 01892 820 515 or

Our focus is on empowering staff to deliver excellent end of life care. We ensure that our patient-to-staff ratio allows this. This enables the best outcomes for our patients and those important to them. Giving the nursing team the time needed to deliver excellent care, whilst also making nursing rewarding for those who are passionate about care but don’t seem to be given the time.

We are looking for experienced Bank Registered Nurses / Paramedics to deliver outstanding end of life care across our two sites in Pembury, Kent and Five Ashes in Sussex.

- Your work will be incredibly rewarding, where no two days are the same.

· You will work as an integral part of a high performing team where everyone matters and your colleagues will support you as you will them.

· Spend time with patients and those important to them at a time that matters. If you need to spend an extra 5 minutes or 50 minutes, time is there.

· Free parking, removing the stress and hassle of parking fees, NHS Pension can be transferred, Subsidised Cosy Café style restaurant.

· A starting £36,483 progressing to £38,483 after four years through our two gateways which are competence based, as you progress so does your salary.

Benefits include a generous holiday allowance with the ability to buy and sell additional holiday. You can view more information about our range of benefits - Click Here:

Are you passionate about the care you provide and can communicate sensitively with patients, families, and professionals in difficult situations? Are you ready to embrace real nursing values and provide care that counts?

If you would like to find out more before applying, we’d love to meet you for an informal visit. Please contact us: Judy Clarke Ward Manager on 01892 820 500 or