# Senior Staff Nurse (Nurse in Charge)

**Company**: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
**Location**: Southall
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Salary**: £45953.00 to £54254.00
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse (Nurse in Charge) for the Inpatient Unit at Meadow House Hospice.

As a Band 6 Nurse, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the In-Patient unit, leading a team of nurses and support workers in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care for patients with complex palliative needs.

The successful candidate will have experience in Specialist Palliative Care and/or Oncology, including end-of-life care, and a compassionate, empathetic approach to patient and family care.

Key responsibilities include:

- Acting as a clinical expert within the IPU

- Co-ordinating the delivery of nursing care to all patients during a shift

- Supervising the ward team, providing direction and support

- Facilitating and co-ordinating admissions and discharges to the unit

- Assisting in meeting the requirements of the Clinical Governance programme

- Ensuring effective communication within the IPU

- Deputising for the Ward Manager as required

The trust offers ongoing professional development, support, and study leave to help you achieve your career goals.

The salary for this permanent, full-time position is £45,953 to £54,254 per annum.

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## Skills

### Required
- Specialist Palliative Care
- Oncology
- End-of-Life Care
- Leadership
- Communication
- Team Management

### Nice to have
- Advance Communication
- Degree in Palliative Care

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