Registered Nurse

NHS; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist palliative care provider in Warwick seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality care in a supportive environment. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic support to patients with life-limiting illnesses, and offers part-time or full-time hours. Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with NMC registration and have strong communication skills. Full training will be offered to develop skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration.
• Post-registration experience required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, evidence-based palliative care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of patient care.
• Provide emotional/spiritual support to patients and families.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organisational ability

Team player

Good IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) degree or diploma

Job description

Overview

Help us make a difference to people with life-limiting illnesses. We have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our specialist palliative care inpatient unit in Warwick as either a Staff Nurse or Senior Staff Nurse, depending on experience level.

This role helps patients and their loved ones manage symptoms, physical pain and emotional distress. We provide an in-house training programme to support professional development, including progression opportunities. Part-time or full-time hours are available, with at least 3 shifts per week for part-time. Shifts are typically day shifts, with the option to work nights after an initial period of day shifts. Shift lengths are 7.5 hours (with a 30-minute break) or 11.5 hours (with a 1-hour break).

If you would like set days, the hiring manager can discuss feasibility at interview.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, evidence-based palliative care
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of patient care
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team with doctors and other healthcare professionals
• To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care. To deliver and maintain high-quality, evidence-based palliative care within a multidisciplinary team framework and contribute to evidence-based development of clinical practice.
• To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic care.
• Act as a positive role model to others and ensure that practice of specialist palliative care is evidence-based and promoted within the clinical area.
• Promote a patient-centred approach to care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, carers and other relevant healthcare professionals.
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor so students, junior staff and those on placement to Myton achieve their learning needs and expertise is shared with the wider health economy.
• Prioritise patient care on clinical need and organise workload as appropriate for a team of patients and ensure handover is effective and efficient at all times.
• Ensure that documentation is completed accurately and legibly in accordance with local and NMC guidance and confidentiality is maintained using Caldicott Guidelines.
• Provide emotional / spiritual support to patients and families throughout the disease and dying trajectory and ensure effective communication at all times.
• Work collaboratively with nursing and care teams and facilitate discharge in liaison with the discharge coordinator.
• Be proactive in preparing and delivering clinical information to promote the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary team, acting as an equal member.
• Liaise with other multidisciplinary team members, consultants and key workers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
• Attend and present at case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication with all members of the hospice MDT and primary care teams, acting as the patient's advocate.
• Participate in clinical audit as required by the organisation's policies and the clinical governance agenda.
• Ensure high standards of nursing care are given and maintained.
• Contribute to developing the service to enhance care and support for patients and families.
• Keep up-to-date with professional development across the palliative care trajectory and adhere to relevant guidelines (NMC, CQC).
• Adhere to infection control policies and the hospice's dress code and all policies and guidance; work in accordance with Myton policies, guidelines and procedures.

About you

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration
• Post-registration experience
• The right to work in the UK (sponsorship not provided)

Previous experience in a specialist palliative care setting is not required; full support will be provided to develop knowledge and skills. This is an adult healthcare role requiring an enhanced DBS check, including the adults’ barred list.

Qualifications & Skills

• Essential: Registered Nurse (Adult) degree or diploma; current NMC registration
• Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational ability
• Motivated and enthusiastic; creative, resourceful & imaginative
• Excellent role model; ability to analyse research and apply evidence-based practice
• Team player; good IT skills; commitment to Myton values

Desirable: teaching and assessing skills

Experience

• Post-registration experience
• Experience of needs assessment / care planning
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Knowledge of safeguarding; familiarity with quality systems, clinical governance and clinical audits
• Experience caring for patients with complex health needs
• Experience in palliative care setting and with life-limiting conditions

Details

• Date posted: 26 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £29,831 to £37,426 a year depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: B0268-25-0024
• Job locations: Myton Hamlet Hospice, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX

About us

At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones, from diagnosis to end of life. We are a well-supported charity with three hospices, community services and 25 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. If adjustments would help improve your experience, please share this at interview or with HR.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented. If there is anything missing in the process, please let us know.

For questions about support or adjustments, contact HR on 01926 838 849 or [e-mail].

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS check will be required.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.