Inteview Date: 28 May 2025About the roleThe Senior Registered Nurse has responsibility for supporting the Head of Inpatient Services, Sisters and wider Inpatient Unit Team.The focus of this role is on the day-to-day delivery of excellence in quality care provision. The post holder will be required to take charge of a shift on a regular basis and provide nurse leadership as required.Key DutiesTo provide a service of high-quality palliative care nursing to patients and families.To act as a resource for professionals and non-professionals involved in palliative care.To mentor, support and develop junior staff.Assessment of more complex patient conditions and support to junior staff in clinical decision making.Provide informal teaching through role modelling and mentoring.To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with patients and those important to them, the hospice multi-disciplinary team, and external professionals.Essential criteriaAn NMC RegistrationFurther study in appropriate area or willing to work towardsHave an awareness of the clinical needs of the whole departmentAwareness, understanding and experience of the principles and philosophy of palliative careRecognises the need for evidence-based practice and continued professional developmentA comprehensive understanding of symptom control in palliative careUnderstanding of clinical governance, including audit and regulatory workAbility to assess, provide and evaluate high standards of care without supervisionAbility to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary teamExcellent organisational skillsAbility to supervise unqualified and newly qualified staffAbility to plan and balance prioritiesAbout usSouthern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Bringing our teams and resources together as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce. Martlets provides essential care to people affected by terminal illness in Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Our expert teams provide the very best care and support, helping patients and their loved ones to live life to the full during the precious time they have together.St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in-patient care and community living well services.Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of our community. We also invite applications from suitably experienced people for all industry sectors who can demonstrate the skills, ability and enthusiasm to work with a people-centric organisation like ours.BenefitsCompany pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employeesUp to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysOn-site education support and study leave opportunitiesOption to access Health Shield and cover your everyday cost of healthcare for lessFree parking, subsidised meals and various social activitiesCorporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light CardEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDeath in ServicePlease note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published closing date where applicant volume is high.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for an Enhanced submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
