• Job Description

  Req#: B0149-WH25-26?language=en&page=839&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Staff Nurse

  If you're looking for a nursing role that allows you to really make a difference by spending time with patients and their loved ones, this role may be for you.

  Clinical Band 5: £30,869 - £37,577

  37.5 but 30 hours per week will be considered

  Enhancements paid for Nights and Weekends

  Main duties of the job

  With an attractive nurse to patient ratio, we provide high-quality, person-centered care, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at our beautiful Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. We're looking for enthusiastic nurses, who are caring and a good team player, to become part of our dedicated and supportive team.

  At Weldmar, we also deliver specialist care in patients homes, through wellbeing services, as well as at our Inpatient Unit. Supported by professionals and volunteers, we ensure patients and their families receive unparalleled support during lifes most challenging moments, working closely with the NHS to maintain the highest standards of care.

  This could be an opportunity to develop your career, with a move into palliative care. Registered Nursing Associates will also be considered. Youll benefit from extensive in-house training and development, and career progression opportunities. A free counselling service and a range of employee benefits are also available, as well as subsidised meals in our Orangery restaurant, and even free parking.

  An Enhanced plus barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required.

  About us

  About Weldmar Hospicecare: Rated Outstanding by the CQC , Weldmar Hospicecare provides specialist care to adults in Dorset with a life limiting illness, and support to their loved ones. This care is given in the comfort of patients own homes, in the community, and at our Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. All care is provided free of charge and mainly funded by the continued support of our local community, via fundraising initiatives and events, our retail chain, and gifts left in wills, enabling us to raise the £27,500 we need every day to keep our services going.

  Details

  Date posted

  30 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £30,869 to £37,577 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  B0149-WH25-26

  Job locations

  Herringston Road

  Dorchester

  Dorset

  DT1 2SL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Context

  Our Inpatient Unit is a 12 bedded palliative care unit caring for patients in the last year of life. The unit has a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care with an emphasis on providing high standards of care.

  Job Purpose

  • To be an effective part of the Nursing Team
  • To ensure the provision of a high level of specialist palliative care within a multi- disciplinary approach, for patients and their family/carers.
  • To support the principles of team nursing, and oversee the work of junior staff
  • To actively participate in Clinical Governance programme
  • The Staff Nurse will take overall responsibility for the management of the unit, to act as nominated Fire Officer and supervise the staff team in the absence of the Sister (c.2-3 shifts a week)
  • To performance review up to 2 Health Care Assistants

  Scope and Limits of Authority

  • Responsible and accountable for planning, implementing and evaluating physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual care for the patient/carer on a day-to-day basis; referring to the sister as and when required.
  • The post holder is required to contribute to the supervision of junior/new members of staff in conjunction with the sister.
  • In absence of a Sister takes charge of the team and the inpatient unit as required
  • Helps foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale through mutual regard and respect
  • In absence of a Sister, maintains a skilled nursing presence so as to facilitate a team approach to nursing intervention and multi-disciplinary team working
  • Is aware of all Hospice policies & procedures and collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure they are adhered to
  • Works closely with the Sisters to ensure clinical standards of care are achieved and participated in the audit of clinical care
  • Promotes a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff, adhering to health and safety standards and infection prevention procedures
  • The post holder has no direct budget responsibility but must be aware of cost implications and make effective use of resources.

  Please review candidate pack for full details

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Context

  Our Inpatient Unit is a 12 bedded palliative care unit caring for patients in the last year of life. The unit has a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care with an emphasis on providing high standards of care.

  Job Purpose

  • To be an effective part of the Nursing Team
  • To ensure the provision of a high level of specialist palliative care within a multi- disciplinary approach, for patients and their family/carers.
  • To support the principles of team nursing, and oversee the work of junior staff
  • To actively participate in Clinical Governance programme
  • The Staff Nurse will take overall responsibility for the management of the unit, to act as nominated Fire Officer and supervise the staff team in the absence of the Sister (c.2-3 shifts a week)
  • To performance review up to 2 Health Care Assistants

  Scope and Limits of Authority

  • Responsible and accountable for planning, implementing and evaluating physical, social, psychological, emotional and spiritual care for the patient/carer on a day-to-day basis; referring to the sister as and when required.
  • The post holder is required to contribute to the supervision of junior/new members of staff in conjunction with the sister.
  • In absence of a Sister takes charge of the team and the inpatient unit as required
  • Helps foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale through mutual regard and respect
  • In absence of a Sister, maintains a skilled nursing presence so as to facilitate a team approach to nursing intervention and multi-disciplinary team working
  • Is aware of all Hospice policies & procedures and collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure they are adhered to
  • Works closely with the Sisters to ensure clinical standards of care are achieved and participated in the audit of clinical care
  • Promotes a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff, adhering to health and safety standards and infection prevention procedures
  • The post holder has no direct budget responsibility but must be aware of cost implications and make effective use of resources.

  Please review candidate pack for full details

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Drug Administration
  • Some knowledge of, and genuine interest in palliative care
  • Requirement to register and maintain registration with NMC
  • IV Drug Administration
  • Knowledge of local and national initiatives and trends in health care

  Desirable

  • Working towards post registration qualification in Palliative Care
  • Willingness to work towards Diploma / Degree

  Experience

  Essential

  • RN experience, ideally including experience within a relevant field
  • Experience of working within more than one health care field

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to provide non-judgemental and empathic emotional support to patients whilst maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries
  • Emotionally able to work within the field of palliative care
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
  • Understanding of team nursing
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
  • Flexible approach to working arrangements
  • Knowledge of clinical audit
  • Understanding of hospice philosophy and the structure and nature of specialist palliative care services
  • IT skills
  • Ability to supervise, lead and support the work of other staff
  • Confidence and skills to manage the unit in the absence of a Sister
  • Effective problem solving skills
  • Able judgement to know which decisions need to be referred on to a senior colleague during their absence
  • Evidence of an area of special interest
  • Good communication skills, including listening, negotiating skills, communication of ideas and ability to provide advice to other health professionals.
  • Ability to have overall vision of the ward to enable planning and prioritization of care

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Drug Administration
  • Some knowledge of, and genuine interest in palliative care
  • Requirement to register and maintain registration with NMC
  • IV Drug Administration
  • Knowledge of local and national initiatives and trends in health care

  Desirable

  • Working towards post registration qualification in Palliative Care
  • Willingness to work towards Diploma / Degree

  Experience

  Essential

  • RN experience, ideally including experience within a relevant field
  • Experience of working within more than one health care field

  Skills and Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
  • Ability to manage time effectively
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to provide non-judgemental and empathic emotional support to patients whilst maintaining safe and appropriate boundaries
  • Emotionally able to work within the field of palliative care
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
  • Understanding of team nursing
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
  • Flexible approach to working arrangements
  • Knowledge of clinical audit
  • Understanding of hospice philosophy and the structure and nature of specialist palliative care services
  • IT skills
  • Ability to supervise, lead and support the work of other staff
  • Confidence and skills to manage the unit in the absence of a Sister
  • Effective problem solving skills
  • Able judgement to know which decisions need to be referred on to a senior colleague during their absence
  • Evidence of an area of special interest
  • Good communication skills, including listening, negotiating skills, communication of ideas and ability to provide advice to other health professionals.
  • Ability to have overall vision of the ward to enable planning and prioritization of care

  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

  Weldmar Hospicecare

  Address

  Herringston Road

  Dorchester

  Dorset

  DT1 2SL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.weld-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Weldmar Hospicecare

  Address

  Herringston Road

  Dorchester

  Dorset

  DT1 2SL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.weld-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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