Palliative Care Nurse - Inpatient Unit
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 July 2025 |
| Location: | CO1 1AJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | London Teaching Pool, Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 95013-64302 |
Summary
Palliative Care Nurse – Inpatient Unit (IPU) & Community
Location: Colchester
Contract: Ad-Hoc
Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse with strong experience in palliative care? We are seeking an experienced Palliative Care Nurse to join a dedicated team in Colchester, supporting both the Inpatient Unit (IPU) and community services on an ad-hoc basis.
This is a flexible role with shifts available on nights, weekdays, and weekends. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference across a range of settings, delivering high-quality care to patients with complex needs.
What You’ll Do:
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Provide expert, person-centred palliative care in both the Inpatient Unit and in the community
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Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families
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Manage complex symptoms and deliver emotional and practical support at end-of-life
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Uphold the principles of dignity, compassion, and respect in every aspect of care
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Assist with care planning and adapt support to meet individual needs
About You:
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Registered Nurse (NMC) with strong palliative care skills, knowledge, and experience
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Confident in delivering complex symptom management and end-of-life care
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Able to work flexibly across different care settings on an ad-hoc basis
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A car driver with access to your own vehicle (essential for community work)
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Empathetic, resilient, and passionate about delivering the highest standard of care
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Comfortable working both independently and as part of a supportive team
If you're ready to bring comfort, dignity, and exceptional care to those who need it most, we’d love to hear from you.