Night Registered Nurse

Sue Ryder; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

NHS pension continuation

27 days holiday

Job summary

Sue Ryder is seeking a Night Registered Nurse in Leeds at Wheatfields Hospice. You will provide clinical leadership, assess and deliver personalised care, and support junior staff across 36.75 hours weekly, including nights.

The role emphasises evidence-based practice and compassionate end-of-life care. The successful candidate will have NMC registration and experience in palliative or neurological care, with the ability to work within a team and independently.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills across all levels.
• Knowledge of current legislation within independent care.
• Experience in neurological or palliative care is desirable.
• Able to work both within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to junior staff
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized clinical care
• Use evidence-based practice to maintain high-quality care
• Ensure care aligns with care plans and documentation
• Assist with admission and discharge planning

Skills

Verbal and written communication

NMC legislation knowledge

Neurological care experience

Team and independent work

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Night Registered Nurse

Sue Ryder, Wheatfields Hospice,

Grove Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2AE

36.75 hours per week (3/4 nights per week)

£15.56 – 17.80 per hour (plus 30% night enhancement) - dependant on experience and continuation of NHS Pension

Become a part of our story.

Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Registered Nurse to help us get there.

You’ll be responsible for…

• Providing support, leadership, recognition and supervision to junior members of staff
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised clinical care for service users
• Using evidence-based practice to develop and maintain high-quality care
• Ensuring that the team provide all care in line with the care plan.
• Helping to organise the admission and discharge of service users

Shift pattern is 7 nights over a 2 week period working 4 one week and 3 the next (alternate weekends).

The ideal candidate would be…

We’re looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you’re keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you’ll fit right in.

NMC Registered Nurse

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of current legislation within the independent care sector
• Experience in neurological or palliative care is desirable
• Able to work both within a team and independently

Minimum Essential criteria:

Please note: We are unfortunately unable to consider Newly Qualified Nurses at present

• NMC registration and experience delivering inclusive patient care
• Ability to assess, plan, and deliver care with appropriate adjustments
• Skilled in accessible documentation and patient communication
• Commitment to upholding patients’ dignity, rights, and autonomy

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in palliative or hospice care
• Mentorship qualification or experience supporting learners

What can we offer you?

The work we do matters, and so do the people who make it possible. Alongside the satisfaction of making a real difference to people facing death and grief, you'll benefit from a supportive culture, opportunities to develop, and a range of employee benefits that recognise the valuable contribution you make.

Benefits

• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
• 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:

www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/

OR

www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support.

If you need support with your application or interview, please contact [e-mail].

Once in post, you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks and an Inclusion Passport to record and carry workplace adjustments.

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.