Band 5 - Registered Nurse - Inpatient Unit

St. Wilfrid'S Hospice (South Coast) Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 27 days + bank holidays

Healthcare - contributory plan for you

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Pension Scheme recognition

Generous Pension with 7.5% employer

Life Assurance

Subsidised meals on site

Employee discount

Job summary

St Wilfrid's Hospice (South Coast) Limited in Chichester is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate palliative and end-of-life care on our Inpatient unit. The role requires NMC registration, a degree/diploma in nursing, and a willingness to gain further qualifications such as an NMC Practice Assessor.

The post offers permanent, full-time work with a shift pattern including long and short days, with some night and weekend work as part of the rota.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and a valid UK practice licence.
• Degree or diploma in nursing or equivalent.
• Palliative care experience desirable.
• Right to work in the UK is essential.
• NMC approved Practice Assessor qualification or willingness to gain experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding palliative and end-of-life care on the Inpatient unit.
• Deliver holistic nursing care reflecting patients’ needs and preferences.
• Build supportive relationships with patients and families with compassion.
• Utilise clinical judgement to manage complex symptoms and deliver safe care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve quality of life and uphold dignity.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

NMC Part 1 Registration

Palliative care experience desirable

Job description

Job summary

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester, offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid's

We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrids is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.

We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don't exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role, we're happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. To do this you can email [e-mail], call 01243 755183, or pop in and ask at Reception for HR.

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Main duties of the job

This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones, delivering exceptional palliative and end-of-life care.

This role is 37.5 hours with shifts consisting of long days (11.75 hours) and/or short days (7.5 hours). While the role is mainly day shifts, there may be occasional night shifts and weekend working (at 1 in 2 weekends) as part of the rota.

Key Responsibilities

• Make a real difference by providing outstanding palliative and end of life care to patients on our Inpatient unit.
• Deliver high-quality, holistic nursing care that reflects each patient's individual needs, preferences and wishes.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones, offering compassionate support when it matters most.
• Use your clinical skills and judgement to manage complex symptoms and deliver safe, effective care.
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving quality of life and ensuring every patient is treated with dignity and respect.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Staff Nurse
• Relevant degree/ diploma or equivalent qualification
• Appropriately registered with the NMC Part 1 Registration.
• Palliative Care Experience is desirable
• NMC approved Practice Assessor qualification or willingness to gain experience and qualifications
• Right to work in the UK is essential

What we offer you

We offer all St Wilfrids employees the following benefits:

• Annual Leave - An equivalent to our generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year plus bank holidays. This increases with service
• Healthcare - Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
• Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership and recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
• Generous Pension - With 7.5% employer contribution for employees not in the NHS pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme - Should the worst happen while you're working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
• Subsidised food - Our catering team provide a range of high-quality meals at low prices for all employees when on site at the Hospice
• Employee discount - In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme

Closing Date:

1st November 2026. Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received.

Interviews:

12 November 2026

Salary:

£32,246 to £39,110 a year (Salary shown is based on 37.5 hours per week)

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:

Full-time

Reference number:

B0425-26-0018

Location:

Chichester

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.