Specialist Palliative Care Nurse – Community / Hospice

Specialist Palliative Care Nurse - Community / Hospice
Position: Specialist Palliative Care Nurse - Community / Hospice
Location: Croydon
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday)
Shift Pattern: Hours between 07:30-19:00
Salary: up to £58,000 per annum

Meditalent is recruiting for a compassionate and skilled Palliative / End-of-Life Care Nurse to join our client within a hospice team in Croydon.

The nurse will be responsible for providing crucial care to patients in their final stages of life, offering support to both patients and their families.

This will include home visits and remote consultations via phone and video, ensuring a high level of care and comfort during emotionally challenging times.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, an empathetic approach, and a solid background in palliative care to provide the necessary physical, emotional, and psychological support.

This role also involves coordinating with healthcare professionals and ensuring that the patient's wishes and comfort are prioritized.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Managing Referrals:

    • Handle incoming referrals from patients, families, and healthcare organisations.

    • Ensure individuals and external organisations can access end-of-life care services.



  • Support:

    • Provide advice and support through telephone consultations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

    • Offer timely responses to ensure patient needs are addressed promptly.



  • Patient Consultations:

    • Assess patient needs through telephone or video consultations and develop personalised care plans.

    • Visit patients at their homes or in outpatient clinics to deliver tailored care and interventions.




    • Requirements:



  • NMC Registered Nurse:

    • Must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and have no restrictions on your registration.



  • Relevant Experience:

    • Should have experience working in palliative care, oncology, hospice, or end-of-life care settings.



  • Preferred Qualification:

    • Ideally, hold a qualification within palliative care.



  • Compassionate and Caring:

    • Must be a compassionate, caring individual who can provide emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.





    • Are you a passionate Palliative Care Nurse looking to further your career and make a real difference in people's lives?

    If so, we would love to hear from you!

    Benefits on offer:



    • Generous annual leave entitlement

    • Private healthcare cover

    • Ongoing training

    • Company discount platform

    • On site parking

    • And much more!



    Please apply with your CV or for more information please contact Jade on 07585361221.




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