Palliative Care Nurse Associate (Band 6)

Queenscourt Hospice is an independent charity that provides free, specialist palliative care for the people of Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. We care for patients with advanced progressive, illnesses, helping them to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Palliative Care Nurse Associate (Band 6)

£31,439 – £37,753

Permanent, 22.5 hours per week

Location: Southport, Merseyside

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Palliative Care Nurse Associate to support the Band 7 Palliative Care Nurse Specialists. This is an exciting opportunity and we envisage the role will continue to develop over time.

The Palliative Care Nurse Associate will work across hospital and eventually, community settings. The role includes weekend working. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic nurse who can demonstrate their commitment to good palliative and end of life care and who are keen to learn and to progress. They will be supported to develop their skills and progress in their academic development.

Some experience in Palliative and End of Life Care is essential although support and mentoring is a key part of this exciting role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 7^th March 2021

For further information or for an informal conversation, please contact Helen Birch or Louise Charnock on 01704 544645

Application packs and full job description with person specification are available from the vacancies section on our website, by clicking apply 

Interested?

We offer:

• We support NHS pension scheme for those with eligibility
• Working in a modern, bright and welcoming environment
• Free on-site parking and subsidised meals
• Staff receive excellent support and supervision from our clinical management team
• We mirror NHS Agenda for Change pay-scales and previous NHS service will be honoured in respect of pay
• Excellent training and development opportunities, including support to undertake professional qualifications or academic study