• Job Description

  Req#: M0001-PHY0600?language=en&page=443&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Phyllis Tuckwell provides palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

  Registered Nurse Hospice at Home

  Salary: £32,602 - £36,709per annum WTE based on 37.5 hours week, plus enhancements.

  Full Time and Part Time work available.

  Phyllis Tuckwell is recruiting Registered Nurses to join our expanding Hospice at Home team. We provide a responsive service for patients in their homes and work closely with community nursing teams to offer dignified, compassionate, and co-ordinated care for patients and their families.

  We are looking for proactive Registered Nurses who are committed to learning and developing skills in palliative and end of life care, and medicine management. The successful candidates will work in an integrated way within a team and with partners. The successful applicant will be passionate about working effectively for the benefit of patients, carers, and families.

  We offer a very supportive learning environment to enable successful applicants to develop their skills and knowledge in all aspects of palliative and end of life care; including holistic assessment, responding to patients and family needs, symptom control, advance care planning, education, medicines management and drug administration.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful candidate will have:

  • Current post registration experience in palliative and end of life care
  • Strong skills in holistic assessment and in decision making
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • An understanding of community working and Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy and values (We will be Compassionate, Inclusive, Dynamic and Accountable)
  • Ability to work effectively in a team
  • Self-awareness and effective coping strategies

  About us

  In return we offer:

  • 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
  • NHS Pension membership for current members or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Self Invested Personal Pension (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Excellent education and training
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health Cash Plan Scheme
  • Staff Benefit Voucher Scheme
  • Blue Light Card

  This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

  Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

  NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

  Details

  Date posted

  19 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £32,602 to £36,709 a year plus enhancements

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  M0001-PHY0600

  Job locations

  Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

  Crosby Way

  Farnham

  Surrey

  GU9 7XG

  
  

  Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care

  Gill Avenue

  Guildford

  Surrey

  GU2 7WW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  Post: Hospice at Home Registered Nurse

  Accountable to: Team Lead, or designated other lead

  Job Purpose: The postholder will maintain the highest standards of nursing care with patients, their families and carers in the community setting. This role will involve providing holistic assessment, identification of patient needs, care planning and care provision jointly with other multidisciplinary team members. The service is complementary to, and dovetails with, other health care services within Guildford & Waverley, North-East Hampshire & Farnham and Surrey Heath, so that people who use our service receive co-ordinated and person-centred care. The role requires a commitment to enabling choice and providing respectful and dignified support for people as they approach the end of life and to their families and carers. The postholder will contribute to a safe, effective, and efficient culture by participating in risk assessment and by working in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwells (PT) policies and procedures. Opportunities exist to rotate from Hospice at Home onto the In-Patient Unit to further develop your knowledge and skills in palliative and end of life care, and enhance awareness of the patient and family experience of end of life care.

  Responsibilities

  1.0 Clinical

  1.1 To assess, plan, implement and evaluate palliative care interventions based on an agreed plan of care, that supports quality and timely care delivered to the patient and family or carer, in line with their needs.

  1.2 To be proactive and flexible in response to the delivery of care within the home setting, assessing change, risks, and gain an understanding of preferences and wishes.

  1.3 To work closely with PT colleagues and the District Nursing team in the provision of personalised holistic care to patients, their families, and carers.

  1.4 To ensure quality standards are maintained and constantly re-evaluated, in order to provide the highest standards of holistic care.

  1.5 To ensure patient records are correctly maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and PT policy.

  1.6 To be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues relating to the ethical aspects of palliative care and their application in the workplace.

  1.7 To report risks, accidents, incidents, negative feedback, and complaints to the Team Lead/ Manager same day.

  1.8 To understand and adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells and the NHS Community Nursings Medicines Management policy, in relation to the correct and safe handling, usage, and administration of all drugs.

  2.0 Professional

  2.1 To understand and work within relevant legislation and PT philosophy, mission and values.

  2.2 To be mindful of own professional behaviours, conduct and practice, when working as part of a multidisciplinary team representing PT providing holistic care, information and support to patients, their families, and carers.

  2.3 To liaise and develop effective relationships with external health care professionals and other agencies ensuring patient continuity across all care settings.

  2.4 To be accountable for own professional practice within the NMC Code of Conduct.

  2.5 To ensure clinical practice is current and in line with best practice.

  3.0 Managerial

  3.1 To ensure a safe working environment is maintained, in accordance with PT Governance, Risk Management, Fire, Health and Safety policies, reporting any potential hazards to the line manager.

  3.2 To report any feedback, concerns or complaints same day from patients, their relatives, or other advocates, to the Team lead/Line Manager as appropriate.

  3.3 To ensure that the nursing resources are used wisely.

  3.4 To ensure team cohesion and spirit is maintained, through ongoing supportive relationships and consideration of colleagues at all times.

  3.5 To adhere to the lone working policy in the community.

  4.0 Training and Development

  a) Team

  4.1 To develop an area of clinical expertise and disseminate to team members as a resource.

  4.2 To support the professional development and safe practice of others.

  b) Personal

  4.3 To maintain up-to-date clinical experience and knowledge and be able to provide evidence of this for nursing revalidation.

  4.4 To act as an assessor and mentor to students who need to develop skills and acquire experience in the field of palliative care.

  4.5 Through PT annual appraisal, encourage professional growth and identify areas for personal and professional development.

  4.6 To strengthen and develop clinical skills across all care settings in conjunction with line manager.

  5.0 Research and Audit

  5.1 To participate in research and audit within the PT environment as appropriate to the service area.

  5.2 To implement findings of evidence-based practice.

  6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk.

  You are required to:

  • adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
  • inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.

  Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.

  This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.

  This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  Post: Hospice at Home Registered Nurse

  Accountable to: Team Lead, or designated other lead

  Job Purpose: The postholder will maintain the highest standards of nursing care with patients, their families and carers in the community setting. This role will involve providing holistic assessment, identification of patient needs, care planning and care provision jointly with other multidisciplinary team members. The service is complementary to, and dovetails with, other health care services within Guildford & Waverley, North-East Hampshire & Farnham and Surrey Heath, so that people who use our service receive co-ordinated and person-centred care. The role requires a commitment to enabling choice and providing respectful and dignified support for people as they approach the end of life and to their families and carers. The postholder will contribute to a safe, effective, and efficient culture by participating in risk assessment and by working in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwells (PT) policies and procedures. Opportunities exist to rotate from Hospice at Home onto the In-Patient Unit to further develop your knowledge and skills in palliative and end of life care, and enhance awareness of the patient and family experience of end of life care.

  Responsibilities

  1.0 Clinical

  1.1 To assess, plan, implement and evaluate palliative care interventions based on an agreed plan of care, that supports quality and timely care delivered to the patient and family or carer, in line with their needs.

  1.2 To be proactive and flexible in response to the delivery of care within the home setting, assessing change, risks, and gain an understanding of preferences and wishes.

  1.3 To work closely with PT colleagues and the District Nursing team in the provision of personalised holistic care to patients, their families, and carers.

  1.4 To ensure quality standards are maintained and constantly re-evaluated, in order to provide the highest standards of holistic care.

  1.5 To ensure patient records are correctly maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and PT policy.

  1.6 To be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues relating to the ethical aspects of palliative care and their application in the workplace.

  1.7 To report risks, accidents, incidents, negative feedback, and complaints to the Team Lead/ Manager same day.

  1.8 To understand and adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells and the NHS Community Nursings Medicines Management policy, in relation to the correct and safe handling, usage, and administration of all drugs.

  2.0 Professional

  2.1 To understand and work within relevant legislation and PT philosophy, mission and values.

  2.2 To be mindful of own professional behaviours, conduct and practice, when working as part of a multidisciplinary team representing PT providing holistic care, information and support to patients, their families, and carers.

  2.3 To liaise and develop effective relationships with external health care professionals and other agencies ensuring patient continuity across all care settings.

  2.4 To be accountable for own professional practice within the NMC Code of Conduct.

  2.5 To ensure clinical practice is current and in line with best practice.

  3.0 Managerial

  3.1 To ensure a safe working environment is maintained, in accordance with PT Governance, Risk Management, Fire, Health and Safety policies, reporting any potential hazards to the line manager.

  3.2 To report any feedback, concerns or complaints same day from patients, their relatives, or other advocates, to the Team lead/Line Manager as appropriate.

  3.3 To ensure that the nursing resources are used wisely.

  3.4 To ensure team cohesion and spirit is maintained, through ongoing supportive relationships and consideration of colleagues at all times.

  3.5 To adhere to the lone working policy in the community.

  4.0 Training and Development

  a) Team

  4.1 To develop an area of clinical expertise and disseminate to team members as a resource.

  4.2 To support the professional development and safe practice of others.

  b) Personal

  4.3 To maintain up-to-date clinical experience and knowledge and be able to provide evidence of this for nursing revalidation.

  4.4 To act as an assessor and mentor to students who need to develop skills and acquire experience in the field of palliative care.

  4.5 Through PT annual appraisal, encourage professional growth and identify areas for personal and professional development.

  4.6 To strengthen and develop clinical skills across all care settings in conjunction with line manager.

  5.0 Research and Audit

  5.1 To participate in research and audit within the PT environment as appropriate to the service area.

  5.2 To implement findings of evidence-based practice.

  6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk.

  You are required to:

  • adhere to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
  • inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.

  Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.

  This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.

  This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.

  Person Specification

  Quality

  Essential

  • Commitment to providing high quality, individualised holistic care to patients and their relatives/ carers.
  • Awareness of Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, mission and values.

  Relationships and Communications

  Essential

  • Skilled and empathetic communication, with good interpersonal skills
  • Sense of humour
  • Demonstrate interest, enthusiasm & determination.Be flexible, energetic, and determined.
  • Ability to cope with stressful situations.
  • Self-awareness and coping strategies.
  • Ability to write in a clear and legible form.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Palliative and end of life care experience
  • Demonstrates an understanding of community health care

  Team Working

  Essential

  • Have an understanding of, and experience of, multidisciplinary team working.
  • Ability to liaise effectively with other disciplines.
  • Ability to show interpersonal sensitivity to others.
  • Understanding of community
  • Is a team player.
  • Ability to supervise and organise work.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma/Degree Level Registered General Nurse
  • Is willing to undertake training in end of life care
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Has a Mentor/Practice Supervisor/Assessor qualification

  Education and Training

  Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  IT Skills

  Essential

  • Computer literate - Microsoft office and other applications

  Person Specification

  Quality

  Essential

  • Commitment to providing high quality, individualised holistic care to patients and their relatives/ carers.
  • Awareness of Phyllis Tuckwells philosophy, mission and values.

  Relationships and Communications

  Essential

  • Skilled and empathetic communication, with good interpersonal skills
  • Sense of humour
  • Demonstrate interest, enthusiasm & determination.Be flexible, energetic, and determined.
  • Ability to cope with stressful situations.
  • Self-awareness and coping strategies.
  • Ability to write in a clear and legible form.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Palliative and end of life care experience
  • Demonstrates an understanding of community health care

  Team Working

  Essential

  • Have an understanding of, and experience of, multidisciplinary team working.
  • Ability to liaise effectively with other disciplines.
  • Ability to show interpersonal sensitivity to others.
  • Understanding of community
  • Is a team player.
  • Ability to supervise and organise work.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma/Degree Level Registered General Nurse
  • Is willing to undertake training in end of life care
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Has a Mentor/Practice Supervisor/Assessor qualification

  Education and Training

  Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  IT Skills

  Essential

  • Computer literate - Microsoft office and other applications

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice Ltd

  Address

  Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

  Crosby Way

  Farnham

  Surrey

  GU9 7XG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.pth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice Ltd

  Address

  Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

  Crosby Way

  Farnham

  Surrey

  GU9 7XG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.pth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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