Palliative Care Staff Nurse

Woking & Sam Beare Hospices; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice in Woking is seeking a passionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join their dedicated team. You will provide high-quality palliative care, support complex patients, and contribute to the continuous improvement of care practices. The role offers excellent development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 27 days

Bike2Work scheme

Blue Light Discount Card

Death in Service benefit

Discounted therapies and Staff Wellbeing Days

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick, maternity, paternity, and adoption schemes

Eye care vouchers

Flexible working options

Free parking

On-site café and gardens

Pension scheme with Royal London

Dedicated training and development support

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration required.
• Palliative care qualification or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support complex patients with medical, social, and psychological needs.
• Contribute to ward development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Compassion

Education

RN qualification to Diploma or Degree level

Job description

Woking and Sam Beare Hospice In Patient Unit is looking for a passionate, dynamic, and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our incredible team.

About Us

At the hospice, we pride ourselves on providing high standards of care to patients and their families during some of their most challenging times. Our services include care in the Inpatient Unit (IPU), patients' own homes, and the Wellbeing Centre. We specialise in palliative and end-of-life care for patients with complex, life-limiting illnesses in the North-West Surrey area.

Our Approach

We ensure high standards through excellent staff-to-patient ratios, making our patients and families feel prioritized. Our environment is clean, warm, and homely, ensuring safety and comfort for all who use our services.

Development and Education

We focus heavily on staff education and development, supporting training sessions led by in-house experts and encouraging professional growth through courses and university modules. Recent initiatives include:

• NA to RN apprenticeships
• HCA to NA apprenticeships
• CNS supported to become Non-Medical Prescriber/ANP
• Staff Nurse to Senior Staff Nurse
• Senior Staff Nurse to Clinical Nurse Specialist in the community team

Employee Testimonials

"In the short time I have worked at the Hospice, I have been really supported by the team I work within. It is challenging, but the support makes it easier. I love my job."

Role Overview

A successful Palliative Care Staff Nurse Band 5 will:

• Be a key member of the multidisciplinary team
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Utilize advanced nursing skills and knowledge
• Possess or be willing to obtain palliative care qualifications
• Be compassionate, capable of planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized evidence-based nursing care
• Lead, motivate, and support junior team members
• Support complex patients with medical, social, and psychological needs
• Contribute to ward development and continuous improvement of care practices

Candidate Requirements

• Current NMC Registration
• RN qualification to Diploma or Degree level
• Recent professional development evidence
• Palliative care qualification (or willingness to complete)
• Mentorship qualification (or willingness to complete)
• UK Registration
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Benefits

We offer industry-leading benefits, including:

• Annual leave starting at 27 days, increasing with service
• Bike2Work scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Death in Service benefit
• Discounted therapies and Staff Wellbeing Days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick, maternity, paternity, and adoption schemes
• Eye care vouchers
• Flexible working options
• Free parking
• On-site café and gardens
• Pension scheme with Royal London
• Dedicated training and development support