Bank Palliative Care Nurse

Ashgate Hospice; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A palliative care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Bank Palliative Care Nurse to join their Community Specialist Palliative Care Team. This rewarding role involves delivering high-quality, person-centered palliative and end-of-life care in community settings. The ideal candidate will have experience in palliative care, excellent communication skills, and will be adaptable to flexible working hours including some weekends and bank holidays. Join us and make a real difference to patients and families in North Derbyshire.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Training opportunities for professional development

Free on-site parking

Discounted onsite café

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care or a relevant clinical setting (e.g. oncology, long-term conditions, community).
• Excellent communication skills and emotional resilience.
• A full UK driving licence and access to independent transport for community visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment and symptom management.
• Work closely with GPs and District Nurses to ensure coordinated care.
• Contribute to service development and education.

Skills

Experience in palliative care or a relevant clinical setting

Excellent communication skills

Emotional resilience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Ashgate Hospice is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means we are committed to inclusive hiring and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Hours : Offer of working days mostly between Monday to Friday 9am-5pm occasional offer of weekends and bank holidays Join our team as a Bank Palliative Care Nurse and make a difference! Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse with a passion for palliative care Were offering an exciting opportunity to join our Community Specialist Palliative Care Team at Ashgate Hospice as a Bank worker. This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to make a real difference to patients and families living with life limiting illness in North Derbyshire. The ideal candidate will have the skills and confidence to work at Band 6 level delivering complex clinical care leading on holistic assessment and symptom management and contributing to education service improvement and multidisciplinary working., Deliver high-quality person-centred palliative and end-of-life care in community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessment, symptom management and psychological support.
• Work closely with GPs, District Nurses, hospital teams and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Contribute to service development, education, audit and reflective practice as offered by the team.
• Work flexibly including some possible weekend and bank holiday offers with the use of remote technologies as needed for hybrid working.

Recruitment Process & Additional Information

• For the full details you can read the attached job description or give Helen Cooper or Georgie Hutchison (recruiting team) a call on for an informal chat (it may be possible to arrange a visit to the hospice). Or alternatively email them on.
• If you’re successful you will need to complete a DBS check as part of our pre‑employment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
• As a healthcare provider we prioritise the safety of our patients, staff and visitors. That’s why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and receive the flu jab unless there’s a compelling reason not to.
• If you need any help with the recruitment process our HR team is here to assist. You can reach them at or call 0.
• We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive, fair and accessible to everyone.
• Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions or long‑term health needs.
• Short‑listing commitment: In line with our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role.
• Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.
• Accessibility resources: If you need assistance completing your online application you can contact the Disability Employment Service / Youth Employment Service by emailing.
• We encourage you to complete and share your Health Adjustment Passport. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.
• You can also access support through the Access to Work scheme, a government initiative designed to help you start or remain in work if you have a health condition or disability. This includes support for the recruitment process. Learn more on the Access to Work webpage.
• For further guidance or information these resources may also be helpful: Looking for work if you are disabled; Reed in Partnership Chesterfield Office: Call 0; Disability Employment Service Derbyshire County Council.

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care or a relevant clinical setting (e.g. oncology, long‑term conditions, community).
• Excellent communication skills and emotional resilience.
• A full UK driving licence and access to independent transport for community visits.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification.
• Advanced Physical Assessment skills.
• Experience of teaching or supporting learners in practice.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note: This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under UK immigration rules. Therefore we are unable to support applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Company Overview

Ashgate Hospice based in North Derbyshire offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life‑limiting or incurable illnesses including cancer, neurological diseases and advanced heart, kidney and lung conditions. Last year we cared for over 2400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards. We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them offering practical assistance and emotional support including bereavement services. We are more than a care provider. We are a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK and we continually invest in our services and workforce. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: We are compassionate. We are a team. We are respectful, open and inclusive. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We strive to create a workplace that's happy, safe and supportive and our team seems to agree! In fact 86% of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer. We know how important wellbeing and work‑life balance are which is why we’re open to flexible work arrangements. As part of our team you’ll have access to training opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths we support you every step of the way. Want to know more about what it’s like to work with us? Visit our website, check out our social media channels or listen to our podcast The Life and Death Podcast. It’s a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make.

Benefits

• A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution helping you save for the future.
• A commitment to your personal and professional development with training opportunities to help you grow.
• Free on‑site parking whenever you’re working at the hospice.
• Discounted onsite café at our Old Brampton site available to all staff.
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing and the time out to practice self‑care.

Ready to Make a Difference

Ready to make a difference