Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,833.00 to £35,025.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31833.00 - £35025.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN4 9BY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0551-25-0005 |
Summary
Do you have? Experience in palliative, hospice, oncology, or complex care (desirable) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexible and compassionate approach to patient care Strong communication and clinical skills To make initial and ongoing assessments of the total physical, emotional, spiritual, social and practical needs of patients and their family or those closest to them To implement and evaluate programmes of nursing care To communicate clearly with patients and those closest to them, building and maintaining trusting relationships To monitor symptom control issues, and support patients in developing coping strategies for living with symptoms To set and maintain a welcoming environment for patients, offering support and providing opportunities to explore anxieties To work effectively within own limitations and recognise the need for appropriate onward referral. For a detailed overview of the job, please refer to the attached job description document. Join us and be part of a team where your nursing skills are valued, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your work truly matters. For more information or to arrange an informal visit please call Jo Hyde, Clinical Lead Inpatient Unit on 01793 816137 or Kim England, Acting Team Leader - on 01793 816105. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 5th August 2025. What is it like it to work here? Since joining the IPU at Prospect Hospice, I have enjoyed being able to provide hands on, person centered care with lots of opportunities to learn with a knowledgeable, friendly and supportive team. Sarah, Registered Nurse Working at the Prospect Hospice allows me to be the Nurse that I have always wanted to be, to provide not only patient centred but also family centred care whilst encompassing holism throughout. I have been able to extend my knowledge and skills within the palliative care speciality, and continue to be supported to practice autonomously in a collaborative nurse led environment. Kim, Acting Team Leader We also offer a great range of benefits, including: 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team Supportive induction, training and development A values led, inclusive working environment UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional NMC registration. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.