Garden House Hospice Care • Letchworth Garden City SG6 1QU

Band 5 Registered Nurse

About this role

We are looking for Registered Nurses who have a passion and commitment to providing the highest standards of care to enhance the quality of life of patients and their carers/families.

What does the Registered Nurse – Band 5 role involve?

  • Provide knowledge and skills in caring for patients with life limiting illness.
  • Support the development and implementation of care pathways and of patient information.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure collaborative working for the benefit of patient care.
  • To promote a calm, dignified and informal atmosphere in the Hospice whilst maintaining a professional, safe environment for patients and staff.
  • To provide a high standard of personalised and on-going after care for bereaved families and friends.
  • Act as a role model and promote excellence in nursing practice.

What Skills do I need for the Registered Nurse – Band 5 Role?

  • Current NMC Registration and the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
  • Relevant clinical experience
  • Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge with an ability to link this to the specialty of palliative care.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive situations.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification on our website for a full list of duties and responsibilities.