Palliative Care Nurse

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

On-site parking

Annual leave increasing with length of

Sick pay

Competitive pension scheme

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join a dedicated Community Palliative Care Team. You will deliver expert nursing care across community and hospice settings, supporting patients with complex palliative and end-of-life needs while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers up to £51,000 per year (pro rata for part-time) depending on experience and Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, with either full-time or part-time

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration as an RGN.
• a minimum of two years' post-registration experience.
• Previous experience in palliative or end-of-life care essential.
• Experience managing syringe drivers.
• Strong assessment, communication and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, empathetic approach and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life nursing care to patients in community and hospice settings.
• Assess patients' physical, emotional, and psychological needs, developing and reviewing individualised care plans.
• Safely manage medications and symptom control, including the use of syringe drivers.
• Respond to telephone enquiries, providing appropriate clinical advice and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate seamless, high-quality care.
• Support patients and their families with compassion, dignity, and clear communication throughout their care journey.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with NMC standards and organisational policies.
• Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care and continuous service improvement.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Independence

Teamwork

Syringe drivers

Job description

Community Palliative Care Nurse (RGN)

Up to £51,000 per year (pro rata for part-time,Depending on experience and Non-Medical Prescribing qualification)

Full Time or Part Time | Day & Night Shifts | Permanent

Must be a driver, due to the nature of the role and travel requirements

Providing palliative care is about far more than delivering clinical treatment - It's about offering reassurance, compassion, and dignity at one of the most important times in a person's life.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join a dedicated Community Palliative Care Team, supporting patients with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs. Working across community and hospice settings, you'll deliver expert clinical care while providing emotional support to patients and their families, helping them remain as comfortable and independent as possible.

What We're Looking For

• Active NMC registration as an RGN.
• A minimum of two years' post-registration experience.
• Previous experience in palliative or end-of-life care is essential.
• Strong clinical skills, including experience managing syringe drivers.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A compassionate, empathetic approach with a genuine commitment to delivering person-centred care.

What You'll Receive

• Up to £51,000 per year (pro rata for part-time,Depending on experience and Non-Medical Prescribing qualification)
• Full-time or part-time opportunities
• Flexible day and night shifts
• Annual leave increasing with length of service
• Sick pay
• Healthcare plan
• Enhanced parental leave
• On-site parking
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive pension scheme

Your Role

• Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life nursing care to patients in community and hospice settings.
• Assess patients' physical, emotional, and psychological needs, developing and reviewing individualised care plans.
• Safely manage medications and symptom control, including the use of syringe drivers.
• Respond to telephone enquiries, providing appropriate clinical advice and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate seamless, high-quality care.
• Support patients and their families with compassion, dignity, and clear communication throughout their care journey.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with NMC standards and organisational policies.
• Contribute to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care and continuous service improvement.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, verification of the right to work in the UK, and any other pre-employment checks required for the role.

Reference: WILL250596/AP