Registered Nurses (Community Based)
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,259.21 to £35,618.43 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29259.21 - £35618.43 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY3 8HS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0093-26-0001 |
Summary
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES To adhere to the NMC Guidelines for Professional Practice and with the Severn Hospice policies, procedures, and standards, therefore retaining accountability for own professional actions and omissions while working autonomously and without supervision. Ensure that quality standards of care are maintained. To develop and maintain effective communication networks with other professionals To comply with Information Governance requirements. To support the delivery of comprehensive, skilled, and evidence-based nursing care to patients in the community setting. SCOPE OF PRACTICE / MAIN DUTIES Undertake a role in palliative care through partnership with health care professionals and other agencies throughout Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Powys, providing support on all aspects of clinical palliative care. Work autonomously as a competent nurse who uses evidence-based skills and translates expert knowledge directly into individualised holistic therapeutic patient care in the full range of settings across primary care. Develops clinically effective and therapeutic working relationships with patients and relatives using persuasive, negotiating and motivating skills to communicate complex, contentious and sensitive information. For example, end of life issues and difficult to accept conditions, taking into account barriers to understanding and challenging communication. Demonstrates highly developed communication skills in order to share sensitive and complex concepts with other professional and relevant organisations about a full range of palliative care issues. Make clinical judgements which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options, therefore recommending appropriate evidence based diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to patients, and health care professionals. Refer to nursing and medical professionals, and appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies. Working with the Hospice Community team to continually improve palliative care services. Maintain reflective practice through individual clinical supervision and peer review. Record and submit accurate and timely data, as required. EDUCATIONAL In conjunction with Day Services / Hub Leads, identify personal development and educational requirements through yearly review / appraisal Provide educational placements for healthcare professionals, sharing knowledge and advice. RESEARCH AND AUDIT In conjunction with Community colleagues participate in clinical audit requirements - collecting and collating data and presenting findings. To review and evaluate palliative care related research on a continual basis to maintain best and evidence-based practice. This job description is a summary of the main responsibilities of the postholder, and not an exhaustive list of duties to be undertaken. The duties may be redefined in accordance with the demands of the service. Any redefinition will be subject to discussion between yourself and your manager and be within your level of competence. Supplementary Information and Requirements All new permanent Hospice employees are on a 6-month probationary period. A DBS Disclosure will be requested in the event of an individual being offered the post. Health and Safety In accordance with the Hospices Health & Safety Policy all employed persons while at work are required by Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Appraisal All employees are required to participate in the Hospices appraisal process.