Registered Nurse – Band 5 In-patient Unit

The Norfolk Hospice; Hillington; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norfolk Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse (Band 5) for the In-patient Unit at Tapping House, Hillington. The role covers 30-36 hours per week with a mix of day and night shifts and offers a salary of £31,049 to £37,802 per year plus enhancements.

The post provides opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team and to develop palliative care skills, with progression support from senior colleagues and access to ongoing education.

Job description

Registered Nurse – Band 5 In-patient Unit

Title: Registered Nurse Band 5 – Inpatient Unit
Salary: £31,049 – £37,802 (FTE) pa depending on experience – plus enhancements – Saturday-midnight to midnight + weekdays after 8pm and before 6am = 30% Sunday + Public Holidays = 60%.

Location: Tapping House, Wheatfields, Hillington
Hours of work: 30-36 hours per week over variable shifts, days & nights to cover the needs of the service

Annual Leave: 25 days increasing to 27 after 5 years’ service and 29 after 9 years’ service + 8 days in lieu of public holidays (FTE)

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026

Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries please email [e-mail]

Informal discussions and informal visits are welcome. If you would like to arrange a telephone call or informal visit please contact reception on 01485 601 700. The reception team will be able to transfer you to a member of the Clinical Leadership Team.

Role Summary
Tapping House is a leading provider of palliative care services in Norfolk. We are an independent charity delivering innovative and specialist rehabilitative therapy, palliative and end of life care and bereavement services.

The post holder is responsible for delivering the highest standard of palliative care to patients and their families. Care is provided within the hospice Inpatient Unit (IPU) 24 hours a day, seven days a week and aims to support patient choice and access to excellent end of life care and support.

As a core member of the care team and a member of the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will be involved in assessing and developing appropriate plans of intervention and support for patients and their families, providing advice and signposting to other services as required as well as ensuring effective, timely communication

As a Band 5 nurse, there is opportunity to develop and grow your palliative care experience through support from band 6 and 7 nurse colleagues, the wider multidisciplinary team and access to internal and external educational opportunities.

Care provision reflects evidence-based practice, in line with legal requirements and Hospice policies relating to practice, and the NMC Code of Conduct.

For more information please read the Job Description for this role.