Community Palliative Care Nurse
For application form and further information use the below link:
https://www.ayrshirehospice.org/Pages/FAQs/Category/current-employed-vacancies
Salary: £30,229-£37,664 pro-rata
Hours: 37.5 hours per week-Dayshift
Duration: Permanent
Location: Lochranza building, Ailsa Hospital, Ayr until 2024 when we move to our new building in Racecourse Road, Ayr
The Ayrshire Hospice provides quality specialist palliative care for adults with life-limiting illness within Ayrshire and Arran. We provide a wide range of services and care in people’s homes, care homes and hospitals, as well as in the hospice itself. This is provided at no cost to our patients or their families. Our vision is to reach and improve the lives of everyone in Ayrshire affected by life-limiting illness.
An opportunity has arisen within the Ayrshire Hospice Community team. We are looking for 3 motivated and passionate staff nurses to join our team of palliative care nurses in providing exceptional care to patients with a life limiting illness, and their families, at home.
The job, although demanding, is incredibly rewarding. Our hospice values are compassion, being inclusive and being kind and honest. We strive to meet these values not only in our care of patients but also in our supporting of staff. Our community specialist nurses are dedicated and work as a dynamic and motivated team.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills in holistic assessment, communication and symptom management in palliative care. We encourage our staff in both personal and professional development.
The candidate should be a registered nurse, either to degree level, or with extensive palliative care experience.
A full driving licence and access to their own vehicle for work purpose is essential.
Successful candidates will receive mentorship in the new role together with the support of the wider team.
- Informal enquiries to Susannah Chamberlain, Lead Practitioner Community Nursing 01292269200 or by email Susannah.chamberlain@ayrshirehospice.org
- Completed applications should be e-mailed to recruitment@ayrshirehospice.org. Any questions regarding the application process should be made to HR on 01292 269200.
- Closing date: 14th August 2023
- Interview date: 29th August 2023
Please note CVs or NHS Application Forms are not accepted.
Scottish Charity No. SC011390. Registered Office: 29 Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX