Band 6 Hospice Nurse

Pulse; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Letchworth, Hertfordshire is seeking a Senior Nurse (Band 6) to join their charitable hospice. The role involves supporting and motivating the nursing team in a 12-bed Inpatient Unit, ensuring high care standards for patients with life-limiting conditions. The ideal candidate should be compassionate and possess strong leadership skills. Benefits include NHS pension continuation, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Continuation of NHS pension

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Ongoing professional development

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for Blue Light & Charity Workers

On-site catering

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate compassion and understanding for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Experience in a similar nursing role or environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Inpatient Unit team in ensuring optimum care standards.
• Oversee and support nursing staff to deliver direct and indirect care.
• Understand the needs of patients and their families.

Skills

Compassion

Patient care

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Nurse (Band 6)

Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire

Salary: £35,985 – £43,472 p / a

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Nurse looking to take the next step up in your career? Pulse is working alongside a charitable hospice in Hertfordshire to recruit a Senior Nurse to support and motivate the Nursing team on a 12-bed Inpatient Unit (IPU). Their low patient-to-nurse ratio allows nurses to provide the highest standards of individualized care to enhance the quality of life for patients and their carers / families.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the Inpatient Unit team in ensuring optimum care standards for patients and their families.
• Oversee and support nurses, APs, NAs, HCA’s, and student nurses to deliver direct and indirect care.
• Demonstrate compassion and a good understanding of the needs of patients living with life-limiting illness and their loved ones.

What’s offered

• Continuation of NHS pension & NHS long service recognition if you have worked within the NHS within 12 months of your start date.
• 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + additional holiday at 5 and 10 years.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light & Charity Worker Discount.
• On-site catering.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Drop us a call to discuss further or apply today!