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Be part of a holistic multidisciplinary team

Would you like to work in an outstanding hospice where you have the time to deliver exceptional care helping people live their precious lives well? 

Are you compassionate, caring and committed? If YES, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for Band 4 Nurse Associates who are dynamic, enthusiastic, and flexible, with a willingness to learn and a desire to deliver outstanding care.

Why work at The Hospice of St Francis?

Working at The Hospice of St Francis means working in a supportive team environment with others who are passionate about caring and love what they do.

This role is based in our Inpatient Unit (IPU) in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, providing exceptional standards of individualised physical, psychological and spiritual care to patients, as part of a holistic multidisciplinary team caring for patients with life limiting illness and those close to them. We will support you with clinical supervision, practice development and a wide range of education opportunities.

This role requires you to carry out duties according to the philosophy of the Hospice, complying at all times with policies relating to safe guarding of vulnerable adults and children whilst maintaining confidentiality of patients and their families.

About You:

• Registered NMC Nursing Associate Qualification
• Meet the requirements of the Standards of Proficiency for Nursing associate practise (NMC 2018).
• Compassionate with a caring attitude and excellent listening skills
• Able to consistently demonstrate high standards of nursing care
• Flexible to deliver care and support in a team working 24/7 - 365 days a year to include nights
• Team player
• Willingness to undergo further training and development to broaden your skills

What we offer:

• Structured induction and strong mentorship
• Opportunities to deliver exceptional care in a supported environment
• High staff to patient ratio
• Supportive, friendly and welcoming team with clinical supervision and plenty of peer-to-peer support
• Education and training to consolidate knowledge and develop and learn new skills.
• 27 days annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Non-contributory pension scheme or ability to transfer existing NHS pension
• On-site home cooked food served at a reasonable rate in our bistro

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check

For an informal discussion or for more information, please contact Sharon Clark, Head of IPU on 01442 869550.  To contact HR please email 
recruitment@stfrancis.org.uk

This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager

At The Hospice of St Francis we believe that our health and safety responsibilities as an organisation mean that we actively support and strongly encourage all staff and volunteers to take up the national annual flu vaccination and the current CV-19 vaccination and booster programme, unless medically exempt.