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In-patient unit Staff Nurse

Type:

Location:

East Cheshire Hospice

Hours:

22.5 hour to 37.5 hour contracts available

Salary:

£31,049 - £37,796 plus hourly enhancements 30% -night work, 30% Saturday and 60% Sunday and Bank Holiday.

Closing date:

2025-09-21

Are you passionate about palliative and end-of-life care? We are seeking Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our dedicated hospice team, providing outstanding holistic care to patients and their families during the most challenging times of their lives. East Cheshire Hospice is a warm and supportive environment where patient dignity, comfort, and quality of life are our highest priorities.  

East Cheshire Hospice is based in Macclesfield and supports patients and families from the High Peak and East Cheshire areas. We take time to see beyond the patient’s condition to the whole person and their family. Our highly qualified nursing team have time to help and support in a professional, caring and respectful environment. 

Job Description

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a specialist palliative care setting. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support patients with life-limiting illnesses, ensuring their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide compassionate and person–centred nursing care to patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs.

· Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.

· Administer medications and treatments in line with hospice policies and procedures.

· Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, allied health professionals, and support staff.

· Offer emotional and practical support to patients and their families, ensuring a sensitive and empathetic approach.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

· Contribute to the development and improvement of palliative care services within the hospice.

What we can offer you:

· A rewarding and fulfilling role within a supportive, patient-focused team.

· NHS pension scheme for existing members. Workplace pension for non-NHS members.

· 7 weeks annual leave per year, increasing upon length of service.

· Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

· Free parking at the hospice.

· Access to staff wellbeing support.

· Autonomy to practice.

· CPD and access to academic development/Re-validation support

· Access to employee supervision.

· Staff Benefits – Including good value staff meals, access to money saving offers via the NHS Blue Light Card.

What you will need:

· Registered nurse with a valid NMC pin.

· An interest in providing compassionate, high-quality care to people with life limiting illnesses.

· Experience in palliative care or similar (desirable but not essential, training will be provided).

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Commitment to ongoing professional development.

We welcome informal visits and pre-application discussion. To arrange a visit, to discuss the role or for more information please contact the HR team at recruitment@echospice.org.uk or call 01625 664994.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Diversity Statement:

We are passionate about creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that promotes and values diversity and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. However, we know that there is a lot to learn and do, and we are committed to doing so because it’s the right thing to do for both our workforce and the people

we care for. No person (staff, volunteer, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010 regardless of race or ethnicity, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity. We also believe in taking an intersectional look at equality and ensuring we support our staff, volunteers, patients and members of the public taking into account our role in equity and health inequalities. To support an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to share experiences and ideas, we have encouraged the creation of a variety of forums including our ECH Staff Forum, LGBTQ+ champions, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Pastoral Support for all.

How to Donate to East Cheshire Hospice

Thank you so much for choosing to support East Cheshire Hospice. You may never know how much your gift means, but we know that it will make the world of difference to our patients and their families.

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