A fantastic opportunity is now available for a Registered Nurse (RN Adult) to join a leading palliative care specialist at their CQC-“Outstanding” unit in Bury St Edmunds.
Working in the IPU as a Registered Nurse, you will be a highly valued member of the MDT enjoying low patient to nurse ratios and working collaboratively to support symptom management for a range of palliative conditions and make a real difference in quality of life.
The long-standing charity supports those with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones in West Suffolk and South Norfolk. Through specialist medical care, emotional and bereavement support, liaison, and professional education services, the charity ensures service users receive the compassionate support they need.
The IPU is a specialised environment for intensive short-term care, such as to help patients manage difficult and complex symptoms, to support adjustment to new developments before returning home, or to receive specialist end-of-life care for advanced illness in full comfort and privacy.
Previous palliative experience is not essential as excellent internal and external training will be provided - newly-qualified Nurses welcome.
This is a permanent position for a Registered Nurse (RN Adult), with options available for full-time and part-time.
Person specification:
- Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse (RN Adult) is essential.
- Palliative care experience is preferred but not essential.
Benefits/enhancements include:
- Health Cash Plan
- Wellbeing programme
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 29 with length of service (pro-rata for part-time)
- Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme
- Access to a group pension plan or, if you have an NHS pension, continuation of your current plan (subject to eligibility)
- Life assurance
- Social events
- Outstanding internal & external professional development