Registered Nurse - Twilight Shifts

HEART OF KENT HOSPICE; Newsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme (or NHS)

Life assurance (2x salary)

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Heart of Kent Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Inpatient Unit for twilight shifts. This part-time role covers 18:30 to midnight with 19.25 hours per week across flexible weekends and banking on-call patterns.

The advertised FTE salary is £35,190, pro-rated for the part-time hours. You will join a multidisciplinary palliative care team delivering holistic assessment, care planning, symptom management, and family support in a compassionate, patient‑centred environment with weekend

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in palliative care is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist palliative care within the inpatient unit.
• Perform holistic assessments and contribute to goal-focused care planning.
• Educate and support patients, families, and carers.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to develop and evaluate service delivery.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Twilight Shifts

Hours: Part Time hours – 19.25 hours per week working flexibly across the week including weekends.

Shifts: 18:30 hrs to midnight

Salary: FTE Salary £35,190based on 37.5 hours

Plus our Shift Allowance Scheme which includes enhanced rates for weekend and bank holiday shifts.

An Enhanced DBS Check will be required if you are successfully appointed.

Main duties of the job

Job Title: Registered Nurse Inpatient Unit Reports To: Clinical Sister/ Head of IPU Accountable to: Patient Services Director

Responsible for: Working as one of the multidisciplinary specialist palliative care team in the provision of a co-ordinated and comprehensive service to inpatients, their families and carers. This will be achieved through the provision of specialist palliative care interventions based on comprehensive holistic assessment, agreement of goal focused care planning, education and support to patients, families and carers. In conjunction with the Clinical Sister / Head of IPU support the development of clinical practice on the inpatient unit through the planning, implementation and evaluation of service development which meets the needs of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work within the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice at all times. All organisational policies and procedures will be followed.

About us

We provide specialist care and support to adults who have a terminal illness as well as their families, friends and carers. We help people to live as fully and as well as possible for the rest of their lives and ensure that their final days are comfortable and peaceful, wherever they choose to be. We treat every individual as the unique and special person that they are. Everything we do is tailored and personalised.

Our vision is that everyone living with a terminal illness in our community will have the best quality of life. Our purpose is to enable people with a terminal illness in our community to live with comfort, independence and dignity to the end of their lives, and to support those closest to them. All our care is underpinned by our core values of compassion, integrity, respect and teamwork. These values guide our decision-making and how we conduct ourselves in our work and every one of our colleagues plays an important part in enabling us to give our patients and their families the best possible care.

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Twilight Shifts

Hours: Part Time hours – 19.25 hours per week working flexibly across the week including weekends.

Shifts: 18:30 hrs to midnight

Salary: FTE Salary £35,190based on 37.5 hours

Plus our Shift Allowance Scheme which includes enhanced rates for weekend and bank holiday shifts.

Make a real difference every day. At Heart of Kent Hospice, we’re looking for a passionate, dedicated Registered Nurse to join our award-winning team for twilight shifts. This is your chance to provide exceptional, compassionate care in a supportive and friendly environment where every moment matters.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Deliver truly patient-centered care with the time and attention you’ve always wanted to give.

Work alongside a close-knit multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and respect.

Be part of a CQC-rated Outstanding Hospice that champions excellence and innovation.

What We’re Looking For

A Registered General Nurse with a passion for palliative care.

Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.

Experience in symptom management and end-of-life care.

Why Choose the Heart of Kent Hospice?

We believe in caring for our team as much as we care for our patients. Enjoy benefits like:

• Contributory pension scheme (or continuation of NHS pension if eligible)
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service
• Flexible working options
• Continuous professional development opportunities

Join a workplace that values compassion, integrity, respect, and teamwork. Working as one of the multidisciplinary specialist palliative care teamin the provision of a co-ordinated and comprehensive service to inpatients, their families and carers. This will be achieved through the provision of specialist palliative care interventions based on comprehensive holistic assessment, agreement of goal focused care planning, education and support to patients, families and carers.

In conjunction with the Head of IPU, support the development of clinical practice on the inpatient unit through the planning, implementation and evaluation of service development which meets the needs of the multidisciplinary team.

Essential Criteria for the Role

• Registered General Nurse
• Proven commitment to continuous personal development
• Proven achievement in quality improvement
• Experience working in a palliative care setting
• Knowledge of symptom management, end of life care and recognizing palliative care emergencies
• Knowledge of the key CQC standards

We provide specialist care and support to adults who have a terminal illness as well as their families, friends and carers. We help people to live as fully and as well as possible for the rest of their lives and ensure that their final days are comfortable and peaceful, wherever they choose to be. We treat every individual as the unique and special person that they are. Everything we do is tailored and personalised.

Our vision is that everyone living with a terminal illness in our community will have the best quality of life. Our purpose is to enable people with a terminal illness in our community to live with comfort, independence and dignity to the end of their lives, and to support those closest to them. All our care is underpinned by our core values of compassion, integrity, respect and teamwork. These values guide our decision-making and how we conduct ourselves in our work and every one of our colleagues plays an important part in enabling us to give our patients and their families the best possible care.

If you’re passionate about our cause consider joining our team.

An Enhanced DBS Check will be required if you are successfully appointed.

We are proud to be a Forces Family Friendly employer and hold the Bronze Award within the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We warmly welcome applications from exArmed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, and military spouses or partners.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusive practice across both employment and patient care. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from people living with disabilities and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to support colleagues to thrive in their roles.

If you're a confident driver, enjoy physical work, and take pride in delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so early applications are encouraged.

Person Specification

A Registered General Nurse with a passion for palliative care.

• Registered General Nurse
• Proven commitment to continuous personal development
• Proven achievement in quality improvement
• Experience working in a palliative care setting
• Knowledge of symptom management, end of life care and recognizing palliative care emergencies
• Knowledge of the key CQC standard
• Palliative Care Experience

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.