Senior Nurse inWales inWales PUBLISHED 25 OCT 2024

Band 6: £37,898 to £45,637 a year  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

Marie Curie

Marie Curie are seeking an experienced Senior Nurse to join the community-team in Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales! Apply today for a rewarding career where you can help shape the future of palliative care within the region!

Marie Curie is the UKs 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 theyre 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 want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

  • Growing and transforming our direct care and support
  • Delivering more practical information and support
  • Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

About us

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Nurse to join our community-based dementia service in Swansea, West Glamorgan. This role offers the opportunity to lead educational initiatives, contribute to innovative practice development, and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The role also involves patient assessment, multidisciplinary team working and management of a small team of staff.

The Marie Curie Dementia Care and Respite Service

will work as part of the existing multi-disciplinary teams across West Glamorgan/Swansea Bay University Health Board to support people living with dementia and their families and carers. The service will provide additional care and respite support for those across the West Glamorgan area living with dementia to enable them to remain at home and to support their carers to aid in the prevention of escalation and crises.


What we're looking for:

  • Registered Nurse on NMC Register with a relevant Nursing Degree.
  • Proven experience in palliative care (hospice/hospital/community).
  • Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritize effectively.
  • Experience in both formal and informal teaching and leading nursing practice developments.
  • Commitment to continual professional development and reflective practice..


What's in it for you:

  • Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Continuous Professional development
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply)
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance for all employees




Application Process

  • As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

  • Close date for applications
    : 22nd November 2024

  • Interview Dates
    :

    5th December 2024


Salary
: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £37,898 - £45,637 pro rata per annum + enhancements


Contract:
Permanent Full-Time 37.5 hours per week (Part-Time can also be considered as part of a job share arrangement)


Based:
Community Based Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales

Marie Curie are seeking an experienced Senior Nurse to join the community-team in Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales! Apply today for a rewarding career where you can help shape the future of palliative care within the region!

Marie Curie is the UKs 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 theyre 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 want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:

  • Growing and transforming our direct care and support
  • Delivering more practical information and support
  • Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

About us

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Nurse to join our community-based dementia service in Swansea, West Glamorgan. This role offers the opportunity to lead educational initiatives, contribute to innovative practice development, and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The role also involves patient assessment, multidisciplinary team working and management of a small team of staff.

The Marie Curie Dementia Care and Respite Service

will work as part of the existing multi-disciplinary teams across West Glamorgan/Swansea Bay University Health Board to support people living with dementia and their families and carers. The service will provide additional care and respite support for those across the West Glamorgan area living with dementia to enable them to remain at home and to support their carers to aid in the prevention of escalation and crises.


What we're looking for:

  • Registered Nurse on NMC Register with a relevant Nursing Degree.
  • Proven experience in palliative care (hospice/hospital/community).
  • Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritize effectively.
  • Experience in both formal and informal teaching and leading nursing practice developments.
  • Commitment to continual professional development and reflective practice..


What's in it for you:

  • Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
  • Continuous Professional development
  • Industry leading training programmes
  • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
  • Defined contribution schemes for Pension
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Introduce a friend scheme
  • Help with childcare cost (T & Cs apply)
  • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
  • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
  • Life assurance for all employees




Application Process

  • As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

  • Close date for applications
    : 22nd November 2024

  • Interview Dates
    :

    5th December 2024


Salary
: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC) £37,898 - £45,637 pro rata per annum + enhancements


Contract:
Permanent Full-Time 37.5 hours per week (Part-Time can also be considered as part of a job share arrangement)


Based:
Community Based Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales



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