Registered Nurse

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

At Rotherham Hospice, a leading charity, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to patients with life-limiting conditions. As a palliative care nurse, you will manage your own caseload, support junior staff, and ensure high-quality care in a supportive environment, contributing to a culture of dignity and empathy.

Benefits

Positive working culture

Opportunities for development

Regular supervision

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Nurse in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalized care plans.
• Support the supervision and development of junior colleagues.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Time management

Compassion

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

SystemOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

At Rotherham Hospice, we believe in helping people live well to the very end. As part of our Hospice at Home team youll play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred, and compassionate care to people with complex and life-limiting conditions. Youll work within a multidisciplinary team, led by the Head of Hospice at Home, to provide holistic support to patients and those closest to them.

This role offers the opportunity to practice specialist palliative nursing in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You'll manage your own caseload, support junior colleagues, and ensure the consistent delivery of expert care in line with our strategic vision, Living Lifes Wishes. You will help create an environment where dignity, empathy, and comfort are at the heart of every interaction.

Working at Rotherham Hospice means being part of something special. Our team is compassionate, committed, and proud to be here. Youll be valued not only for your clinical expertise, but for your emotional intelligence, team spirit, and dedication to learning. In return, we offer a positive working culture, regular supervision, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a genuine difference every day.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Care

• Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, focusing on physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the wider team.
• Provide expert symptom management under the guidance of the Senior Nurse.
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with legal and organisational policies.
• Coordinate and prioritise your caseload, ensuring continuity and responsiveness of care.
• Escalate complex clinical issues appropriately and contribute to clinical decision-making.

Team Support and Leadership

• Support the supervision and development of junior colleagues, students, and volunteers.
• Act as a positive role model and contribute to a compassionate team culture.
• Deputise for Senior Nurses as required, including accepting referrals and supporting handovers.
• Share knowledge and promote best practice within the team through mentorship and peer learning.

Patient Advocacy and Family Support

• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, supporting them through times of distress and uncertainty.
• Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their preferences and dignity are always respected.
• Signpost families to additional support services as needed, offering information and reassurance.

About us

Rotherham Hospice is a charity dedicated to the people of Rotherham, offering specialist palliative and end of life care to our community since 1996.

We provide comprehensive, compassionate care through two primary patient services:

• 24-hour, 14-bed Inpatient Service
• 24-hour Hospice at Home Service

Additionally, we offer wider support to patients and their families through:

• Complementary therapies & hairdressing
• Counselling and Bereavement Support for adults, children and teenagers
• Day services with individual and group sessions
• Family memory events
• Occupation therapy and physiotherapy
• Social work
• Spiritual care
• Tailored experiences for patients and loved ones

Details Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,527 to £37,311 a year dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0109-RN-HH

Job locations

Broom Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2SW

Job description Job responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, focusing on physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the wider team.
• Provide expert symptom management under the guidance of the Senior Nurse.
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with legal and organisational policies.
• Coordinate and prioritise your caseload, ensuring continuity and responsiveness of care.
• Escalate complex clinical issues appropriately and contribute to clinical decision-making.

Team Support and Leadership

• Support the supervision and development of junior colleagues, students, and volunteers.
• Act as a positive role model and contribute to a compassionate team culture.
• Deputise for Senior Nurses as required, including accepting referrals and supporting handovers.
• Share knowledge and promote best practice within the team through mentorship and peer learning.

Patient Advocacy and Family Support

• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, supporting them through times of distress and uncertainty.
• Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their preferences and dignity are always respected.
• Signpost families to additional support services as needed, offering information and reassurance.

Governance, Safety, and Development

• Participate in clinical audits, reflective practice, and quality improvement activities.
• Comply with all Rotherham Hospice policies, procedures, and safeguarding protocols.
• Report incidents, near-misses, or concerns in line with Hospice policy, and contribute to a culture of openness and learning.
• Contribute to service development through feedback, innovation, and change initiatives.

Job description Job responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, focusing on physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the wider team.
• Provide expert symptom management under the guidance of the Senior Nurse.
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with legal and organisational policies.
• Coordinate and prioritise your caseload, ensuring continuity and responsiveness of care.
• Escalate complex clinical issues appropriately and contribute to clinical decision-making.

Team Support and Leadership

• Support the supervision and development of junior colleagues, students, and volunteers.
• Act as a positive role model and contribute to a compassionate team culture.
• Deputise for Senior Nurses as required, including accepting referrals and supporting handovers.
• Share knowledge and promote best practice within the team through mentorship and peer learning.

Patient Advocacy and Family Support

• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, supporting them through times of distress and uncertainty.
• Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their preferences and dignity are always respected.
• Signpost families to additional support services as needed, offering information and reassurance.

Governance, Safety, and Development

• Participate in clinical audits, reflective practice, and quality improvement activities.
• Comply with all Rotherham Hospice policies, procedures, and safeguarding protocols.
• Report incidents, near-misses, or concerns in line with Hospice policy, and contribute to a culture of openness and learning.
• Contribute to service development through feedback, innovation, and change initiatives.

Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential

• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge relevant to
• palliative care.
• Able to communicate complex and sensitive
• information with compassion and clarity.
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Effective time management, prioritisation, and
• organisational skill
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional
• development.

Desirable

• Proficient in the use of clinical and digital systems (e.g.,
• SystemOne, Microsoft Office).
• Awareness of the Gold Standards Framework and
• relevant national guidance.
• Awareness of the Gold Standards Framework and relevant
• national guidance
• Multilingual additional languages are desirable to support
• inclusive communication.

Personal Qualities Essential

• Compassionate and emotionally intelligent, with a patient first approach.
• Calm and confident under pressure, with excellent
• interpersonal skills
• Professional, reliable, and accountable in all aspects of
• work.
• Open to learning, reflective, and committed to personal and
• team development.
• Demonstrates integrity, kindness, and respect in all
• interactions.
• Strong team player, with a flexible and adaptable approach
• to care delivery.
• Full driving licence and access to own car

Desirable

• Multilingual fluency.
• Curious and forward-thinking keen to contribute to
• service improvement.
• Confident in supporting and mentoring others.
• Passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusive care.
• Future interest in developing specialist or advanced
• practice in palliative care.

Experience & Qualifications Essential

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a
• healthcare setting.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conducting holistic care assessments and developing
• individualised care plans.
• Mentorship experience or willingness to undertake
• mentorship training.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a hospice or palliative care
• setting.
• Experience mentoring students or junior staff.
• Experience in a leadership or coordinating role.

Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential

• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge relevant to
• palliative care.
• Able to communicate complex and sensitive
• information with compassion and clarity.
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Effective time management, prioritisation, and
• organisational skill
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional
• development.

Desirable

• Proficient in the use of clinical and digital systems (e.g.,
• SystemOne, Microsoft Office).
• Awareness of the Gold Standards Framework and
• relevant national guidance.
• Awareness of the Gold Standards Framework and relevant
• national guidance
• Multilingual additional languages are desirable to support
• inclusive communication.

Personal Qualities Essential

• Compassionate and emotionally intelligent, with a patient first approach.
• Calm and confident under pressure, with excellent
• interpersonal skills
• Professional, reliable, and accountable in all aspects of
• work.
• Open to learning, reflective, and committed to personal and
• team development.
• Demonstrates integrity, kindness, and respect in all
• interactions.
• Strong team player, with a flexible and adaptable approach
• to care delivery.
• Full driving licence and access to own car

Desirable

• Multilingual fluency.
• Curious and forward-thinking keen to contribute to
• service improvement.
• Confident in supporting and mentoring others.
• Passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusive care.
• Future interest in developing specialist or advanced
• practice in palliative care.

Experience & Qualifications Essential

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a
• healthcare setting.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conducting holistic care assessments and developing
• individualised care plans.
• Mentorship experience or willingness to undertake
• mentorship training.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a hospice or palliative care
• setting.
• Experience mentoring students or junior staff.
• Experience in a leadership or coordinating role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Rotherham Hospice

Address

Broom Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2SW

Employer's website

https://www.rotherhamhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Rotherham Hospice

Address

Broom Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2SW

Employer's website

https://www.rotherhamhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)