Senior Registered Nurse
Senior Registered Nurse
Sue Ryder, Wheatfileds Hospice,
Grove Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2AE
37.5 hours per week
£18.81 - 19.29 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement for nights and weekends and continuation of NHS Pension
Become a part of our story.
Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Senior Registered Nurse to help us get there.
You’ll be responsible for…
• Providing support, leadership, recognition and supervision to other members of the team
• Sharing knowledge and expertise with other staff through formal and informal teaching.
• Acting as a mentor to student nurses
• Producing accurate, timely and complete records
The ideal candidate would be…
We’re looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you’re keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you’ll fit right in.
NMC Registered Nurse with post-registration UK experience in the clinical field
• Completion of NMC recognised accredited mentor training or willing to undertake
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Proven ability to build, lead and influence an effective team in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of current legislation within the independent care sector
• Knowledge of best clinical practice for client group
• Demonstrable experience of practising in a self-directed and highly motivated way
Minimum Essential criteria:
• NMC registered and demonstrated leadership within an inpatient care team
• Experience coordinating care and adjustments for complex needs
• Ability to lead inclusive and effective clinical communication
• Knowledge of clinical governance and inclusive practice standards
Desirable criteria:
• Leadership training or experience in clinical supervision
• Experience implementing service improvement initiatives
What can we offer you?
The work we do matters, and so do the people who make it possible. Alongside the satisfaction of making a real difference to people facing death and grief, you'll benefit from a supportive culture, opportunities to develop, and a range of employee benefits that recognise the valuable contribution you make.
Benefits
• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
• 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/
OR
www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support.
If you need support with your application or interview, please contact recruitment@sueryder.org.
Once in post, you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks and an Inclusion Passport to record and carry workplace adjustments.
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.