Staff Nurse Nights - Fixed-term contract (12 months)
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34,737.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £34737.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, PR5 5XU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0150-26-0001 |
Summary
Main Duties and Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement, evaluate the delivery of patient centred care, using a holistic approach. In liaison with the senior nurse on duty, discuss with on call medical staff matters relating to significant changes in or concerns about patients conditions. Check and administer prescribed medication as per hospice policies, procedures and protocols. Thoughtfully meet patients care needs. Work within the hospice and wider Multidisciplinary Team and take the lead with the discharge planning of patients. Maintain accurate patient records in line with the Data Protection Act and NMC guidance, using electronic patient record system. Be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and families and other health care professionals. Promptly report adverse events, accidents, near misses and errors via the DATIX system. To have a working knowledge of hospice policies and procedures. To maintain and update own clinical skills to deliver high quality care. To attend education and training to maintain knowledge and skills. Actively participate in annual personal development plan. Deputise in the absence of senior person within limits of authority. Comply with registration requirements of the NMC