Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.   

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.   

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our team at Bradford Hospice on our REACT service

Hours:  Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Salary:  AFC BAND 5 £29,970- £36,483, per annum, plus enhancements

Advert closes: 28th November 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the community arm of the Marie Curie REACT project based in Bradford.  This new service aims to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital for patients with unmet palliative care needs presenting in the Emergency Department who are identified and assessed as having care needs that can be met at home with additional support.

This is a real career opportunity to both improve the patient and family experience, alongside reducing inequalities in access to specialist palliative care across Bradford.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary community team providing high quality, integrated, well-coordinated nursing support to patients discharged from the Emergency Department whose needs can be met by rapid response short-term intervention. The patients will all be within the last year of life and have a wide range of life limiting conditions and presentations. The workload will be varied and require regular re-prioritisation and rapid assessment which offers the postholders a great learning experience in managing multiple conditions and complications effectively.

You will use evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care supporting a team of healthcare assistants to ensure appropriate clinical care is delivered. We are passionate about continuous improvement and are looking for nurses who share this passion to work with us to ensure the people we serve, and our staff are treated with respect and as individuals. The ability to communicate compassionately and effectively is essential as is a clearly demonstrable person-centred approach.

The nursing team requires flexible working, full and part time working will be considered.  

What we’re looking for:  

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register
• Experience in NHS or other relevant care setting, ideally in palliative care
• Be person-centred and compassionate when caring for the person and those important to them
• Ability to develop and evaluate care management plans alongside other healthcare professionals that meets the complex needs of the person, and those important to them
• Proven understanding of the barriers and enablers to good communication and how challenges can be overcome
• Individuals with a full driving license and willingness to travel.

Marie Curie Benefits Package  

• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work 
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)  
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems    
• Introduce a friend scheme 
• Help with childcare cost (T & C’s apply)   
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme  
• Life assurance – for all employees   

What's in it for you:   

• Annual leave allowance - 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)   
• Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service) 
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave   
• Continuous Professional development – (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)  
• Industry leading training programmes  
• Flexible Working  
• Free DBS
• Free Uniform  
• Generous enhancements
  • 30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)   
  • 60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank Holidays  

To view the job description, please click here

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.  

For more information or an informal chat please contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Lisa Gair – lisa.gair@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.   

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.  

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk  

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.   

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.  Agencies need not apply.