Senior Registered Nurse

Sue Ryder Duchess Of Kent Hospice; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

NHS pension continuation

27 days holiday rising to 33 with NHS/

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Death in Service

Staff discounts

Structured induction, learning and dev

Job summary

Sue Ryder Duchess Of Kent Hospice in Reading is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse to provide leadership and clinical guidance within an inpatient care team. You will mentor students, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality documentation and care delivery that respects patients’ needs and rights.

Applicants must be NMC registered and demonstrate governance knowledge, with a focus on inclusive practice and service improvement initiatives where possible.

Qualifications

• NMC registered with leadership experience in an inpatient care team.
• Experience coordinating care for complex needs.
• Ability to lead inclusive and effective clinical communication.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and inclusive practice standards.
• Desirable: Leadership training or experience in clinical supervision.
• Desirable: Experience implementing service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and recognition to the care team.
• Share knowledge through formal and informal teaching.
• Mentor student nurses.
• Maintain accurate, timely records.

Skills

NMC registered

Clinical leadership

Care coordination

Clinical communication

Record keeping

Job description

Closing date: 11 November 2026
Location: Duchess of Kent Hospice, 22 Liebenrood Road, Reading, RG30 2DX
Working pattern: 36 hours per week (3 x 12 hour shifts)
Salary: £19.97 - £21.95 per hour (dependent on experience) plus 30% enhancement for nights and weekends, and continuation of NHS Pension
Contract: Permanent

Become a part of our story.

Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Senior Registered Nurse to help us get there.

Main duties of the job

• Providing support, leadership, recognition and supervision to other members of the team
• Sharing knowledge and expertise with other staff through formal and informal teaching
• Acting as a mentor to student nurses
• Producing accurate, timely and complete records

The ideal candidate would be

We're looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you're keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you'll fit right in.

Benefits

• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme, and continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with service, plus bank holidays, with NHS annual leave honoured where applicable

Other benefits include enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay, an Electric Vehicle Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Death in Service benefit, staff discounts, and structured induction, learning and development opportunities. More employee benefits are available on our website.

Essential

• NMC registered and demonstrated leadership within an inpatient care team
• Experience coordinating care and adjustments for complex needs
• Ability to lead inclusive and effective clinical communication
• Knowledge of clinical governance and inclusive practice standards

Desirable

• Leadership training or experience in clinical supervision
• Experience implementing service improvement initiatives

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.

Contact:

Hannah Butcher, [e-mail]

At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and disabled people. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria.