Job summary

Marie Curie Hospice, Cardiff and the Vale are expanding our service to support more people at end of life than ever before. In light of this we are looking for Registered Nurses to join our well established, multi-disciplinary team to allow us to care for more patients in our IPU. Apply today for a rewarding career in Palliative Care!

Main duties of the job

Being a Nurse at Marie Curie is incredibly rewarding on so many levels. For starters, we offer you high staffing ratios, which means less time on paperwork and more time with patients.As a Marie Curie Nurse, you will provide high quality nursing care and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs for the patient group in a palliative care setting, helping people to live their final days with dignity.

Youll be part of a supportive team that truly cares about you and your development. Using a patient-centred approach and evidenced based practice, assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and co-ordinate care from admission to discharge. You will be expected to administer medication and treatment as prescribed in accordance with the NMCs and the Charitys policies and guidelines. You will also provide emotional, psychological and spiritual support for patients and carers.

We will consider applications from newly qualified nurses with a genuine passion for end-of-life care and a foundation of skills and experience that could potentially be supported into the role.

We encourage candidates to arrange an informal visit to the hospice to come and experience the welcoming atmosphere, high standards of care and compassionate, yet positive environment Marie Curie hospices promote.

About us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Date posted

21 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year Plus Enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

5421

Job locations

Marie Curie Cardiff & the Vale Hospice

Penarth

CF64 3YR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary:£28,834 - £35,099 pro rata per annum (Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 5)

Hours:Full Time - 37.5 hours per week & Part Time - 26.25 hours per week

Contract:Permanent (Rotational on to days, nights and weekends)

Location:Marie Curie Hospice, Bridgeman Rd, Penarth, CF64 3YR

Interview Date:5th June 2024

Marie Curie Benefits Package

Season ticket loan for travelling to and fromwork
Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contributionup to 7.5%)
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
Introduce a friendscheme
Help with childcare cost (T &Cs apply)
Entitledto Marie Curie Blue Light Card
Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
Life assurance for all employees

What's in it foryou?

Annual leave allowance:27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject toeligibility,which must be most recent continuous serviceimmediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)
Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
Continuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
Industry leading training programmes
Flexible Working
Free DBS
Free Uniform
Generous enhancements:
- 30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)
- 60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays

What we are looking for:

RGN Registration Level 1
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of palliative care and the needs of patients with complex symptoms as well as at end of life
Forward thinking with excellent communication skills
Welsh speaking is desirable but not essential

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If you want more information on the position please contact John Gibson john.gibson@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie offers rewarding careers in end-of-life care.

Time to care - time to make a difference - time to move to Marie Curie.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support viarecruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory, enhanced, DBS record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.