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Registered Sister - Inpatient Unit Basildon/Thurrock

£32.63k - £41.56k per annum
Full-time
About St Luke's Hospice

St Luke's Hospice is a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. We promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Inpatient Unit Sister to join our team serving the Basildon and Thurrock area. This senior clinical role will lead the inpatient unit, providing high-quality nursing care, clinical leadership and operational oversight. The successful candidate will support a skilled multidisciplinary team to ensure person-centred care that reflects the Hospice’s values.

Salary: £32,632.13 to £41,563.99 per year
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (including shift work, weekends and occasional on-call responsibilities as required)
Location: Basildon/Thurrock inpatient unit

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide visible clinical leadership for the inpatient unit, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate nursing care in line with Hospice policies and professional standards.
  • Manage and lead the nursing team, including recruitment, rostering, performance management, supervision and development.
  • Ensure high standards of clinical governance, risk management and infection prevention and control are maintained across the unit.
  • Oversee assessment, care planning and delivery of palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring care is person-centred and responsive to individual needs.
  • Work collaboratively with medical, therapy and allied health professionals to coordinate care and optimise patient outcomes.
  • Support the implementation and evaluation of clinical policies, guidelines and audit activity to drive continuous improvement.
  • Maintain accurate records, manage medication safety and ensure adherence to safeguarding and consent processes.
  • Contribute to the development of training and learning opportunities for the team and support a culture of reflective practice.
Key Skills and Experience
  • Registered Nurse on the NMC register with current registration.
  • Significant post-registration experience in palliative care or relevant clinical setting, with proven leadership experience.
  • Experience of managing teams, rostering and supporting staff development.
  • Sound knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, safeguarding and medication administration.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage patients, families and staff sensitively.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, make informed clinical decisions and escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promoting a positive culture within the team.
Professional Development
We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development. The role will include opportunities for study, clinical supervision and access to learning that supports leadership skills and advanced clinical practice.

Application Process
When applying, please submit your latest CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and may be asked to provide evidence of qualifications and references.

Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: At St Luke's Hospice we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from disabled, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants who require them during the recruitment process.

Right to Work: Please note that St Luke's Hospice is unable to sponsor work permits or visas. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you are a compassionate clinical leader passionate about delivering excellent palliative care, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team supporting people across Basildon and Thurrock.
Vacancy posted 18 days ago
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