Registered Nurse - IPU

NHS; Camberley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional palliative care provider is looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse for the In-Patient Unit in Camberley. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and support in a dynamic team environment. Relevant nursing qualifications and strong communication skills are essential. Full training and support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those new to palliative care or looking to expand their expertise.

Benefits

NHS Pension or matched personal pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive education and training opportunities

Blue Light Card Discount

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with consolidated current nursing skills.
• Relevant experience in oncology/palliative care appreciated.
• Willingness to undertake relevant post-graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic assessment and patient-centered care.
• Assist in training and development of staff.
• Maintain high standards of nursing practice.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to assess and interpret clinical conditions

Competence with IT systems

Team working and collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Phyllis Tuckwell provides palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham, Camberly and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Registered Nurse - In-Patient Unit

Salary: £32,602 - £36,709 per annum WTE plus enhancements (dependant on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (day and night shifts)

Location: Camberley, Surrey (Farnham, Surrey from Spring 2026)

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about making a difference and committed to providing high-quality care?

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for motivated and dynamic Registered Nurses to join our friendly and supportive Inpatient team as we prepare to move back to a new 18 bedded Inpatient unit at Phyllis Tuckwell in Farnham. The Inpatient Unit is currently 10beds, located in temporary accommodation in Camberley.

We are looking to recruit Registered Nurses who valueflexibility and are looking for a rewarding role where they can provide high quality patient & family focused care within a supportive environment.

Successful candidates will have the ability to assess and interpret clinical conditions, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be competent with IT systems.

Whilst palliative care experience is valuable, it is not essential as a full induction, training programme and support will be given. Phyllis Tuckwell has an extensive education programme to support clinical practice; the successful candidates will have access to the Phyllis Tuckwell palliative care course. For nurses that are new to palliative care we have a comprehensive preceptorship programme.

About us

Phyllis Tuckwell offers:

• Continuation of NHS Pension (for current members) or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Discount
• Comprehensive education and training with personal development opportunities
• Clinical Supervision and support
• A motivated and compassionate team whose passion is to make a difference
• Multidisciplinary working within a forward thinking and supportive organisation

We do not have a closing date for this role but will be in touch shortly with an update regarding your application.

Wed love to see you at our Recruitment Open Day on Wednesday 10thSeptember 2025 from 3pm to 6.30pm at the Beacon Centre, Gill Avenue, Guildford, GU2 7WW, where you can hear more about the opportunities and benefits of working for Phyllis Tuckwell within our exciting new Hospice, due to open in Spring 2026.

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job responsibilities

Post: RegisteredNurse

Job Purpose:

The postholder will maintain the highest standards of nursing carewith patients, their families and carers in the In-Patient Unit. This role willinvolve providing holistic assessment, identification of patient needs, careplanning and care provision jointly with other multidisciplinary team members,so that people who use our service receive co-ordinated, compassionate andperson-centred care.

The role requires a commitment toenabling choice and providing respectful and dignified support for people asthey approach the end of life and to their families and carers. The postholder will contribute to a safe,effective, and efficient culture by participating in riskassessment and by working in accordance with Phyllis Tuckwell (PT) policies andprocedures.

Responsibilities

1.0 Clinical

1.1To provide best practice usingevidence-based care to underpin the delivery of safe, effective, responsive,compassionate care.

1.2To provide clinical guidanceand support to staff, both paid and voluntary.

1.3To ensure statutoryobligations are met and staff follow those that are relevant to the clinicalarea.

1.4To ensure quality standardsare maintained and enhanced, and constantly re-evaluated in order to providethe highest standards of holistic care.

1.5To co-ordinate 24-hourprovision of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursingcare.

1.6To work as part of themulti-disciplinary team, where there is a healthy regard and value formulti-professional knowledge and skills to enhance patient and familyexperience.

1.7To ensure patient recordsare properly maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and PT policies.

1.8To be able to demonstrate anunderstanding of issues relating to the ethical aspects of palliative care andtheir application in the workplace.

1.9To report accidents,incidents and complaints to the Ward Sister/ line Manager/ or on-call Manager,and or Medical Director where appropriate.

1.10 To understand and adhere to the PT Medication Management policy inrelation to the correct handling, usage, and administration of all drugsincluding controlled drugs.

2.0 Professional

2.1To understand and workwithin the Health and Social Care Act (2012), the PT business plan andphilosophy.

2.2To work as part of themultidisciplinary team, providing holistic care to patients, their families andcarers centred on understanding their needs and preferences for care provision.

2.3To provide appropriateinformation and support to patients, carers and friends in accordance withCaldicott principles.

2.4To liase and developeffective relationships with external health care professionals and otheragencies ensuring patient continuity across all care settings.

3.0 Managerial

3.1To ensure a safe workingenvironment is maintained, in accordance with the PT Governance, Care, Fire andHealth and Safety policies, reporting any potential hazards to the line manager

3.2To report any feedbackconcerns and complaints from patients, their relatives or other advocates tothe Ward Sister, line Manager, or manager on call as appropriate.

3.3To ensure that the team hasthe appropriate skill mix and nursing resources are used wisely.

3.4To ensure team cohesion andspirit is maintained through ongoingsupportive relationships, and consideration of colleagues at all times

3.5To act up for the Nurse KeyWorker as required, ensuring ongoing continuity and communication of care.

3.6To help support a culture ofongoing professional and personal development relating to clinicalpractice.

3.7In the community to adhereto the lone working policy, to underpin staff and patient safety.

4.0 Training and Development

a)Team

4.1To develop an area ofclinical expertise and disseminate to peer team members as a specialistresource

4.2To support the professionaldevelopment and safe practice of others.

b) Personal & professional

4.3To maintain up-to-dateclinical experience and knowledge and be able to provide evidence of this,including for re-validation purposes.

4.4To act as an assessor andmentor to administrative personnel and students who need to develop skills andacquire experience in the field of palliative care.

4.5Through the use of the PTannual appraisal, encourage professional growth and identify areas fordevelopment.

4.6To strengthen and developclinical skills across all care settings in conjunction with line manager.

5.0 Research

5.1To participate in researchand audit within the PT environment, encouraging staff participation.

5.2To implement findings ofevidence-based practice.

6.0Safeguarding, Equality,Diversity and Inclusion

Role holders arerequired to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context,ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults andchildren at risk.

You are required to:

adhereto Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supportsthe local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014)and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).

informthe appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or childmay be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.

Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to anEqual Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals,with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.

This job description is underpinned by PhyllisTuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embracediversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.

Thisjob description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation withthe jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changesto support the PT strategy.

Person Specification

Experience

• Consolidated current nursing skills and knowledge post registration
• Relevant experience in oncology/ palliative care
• Evidence of knowledge of current health care issues
• Demonstrates understanding of hospital, community and hospice care
• Understanding of the importance of policies and procedures
• Understanding of health and safety in the work-place, and principles of risk management.

Team Working

• Have an understanding of and experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Ability to liaise effectively and work as a team with other disciplines
• Ability to show interpersonal sensitivity to others, understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion
• To work effectively with others as a team
• Ability to supervise and organise work

Quality

• Commitment to providing high quality, individualised holistic care to patients and their relatives/ carers
• Awareness of the Care Quality Commission Standards and Hospice Awareness of the principles of governance and patient safety.

Education and Training

• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake relevant post graduate courses or equivalent
• Mentorship qualification, or Practice Supervisor /Assessor qualification, or willing to undertake.

Relationships and communications

• Ability to share knowledge and skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Sense of humour
• Be flexible and energetic
• Ability to cope with stressful situations
• Self-awareness and coping strategies
• Ability to write in a clear and legible form

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.

£32,602 to £36,709 a yearplus enhancements