Senior Registered Nurse – Hospice at Home

The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice; Farnham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuation NHS Pension or Phyllis TT

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Discount Card

Study MSc modules in Advanced Clinical

On-site education team

Mentoring and leadership development

Job summary

The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse to lead Hospice at Home care, delivering palliative and end-of-life support to patients in the community. The role involves coordinating shifts, patient allocation and line management, with a focus on quality of life and symptom control.

Full or part-time hours are available; salary £43,296 per annum based on 37.5 hours. The post includes extensive training, access to pension schemes and professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse registered to practice in the UK.
• Experience in palliative care or community-based care.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support patients requiring proactive assessment and care planning.
• Coordinate shifts, patient allocation and line management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external professionals.

Skills

Palliative care nursing

Teamwork

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Senior Registered Nurse – Hospice at Home

£43,296 per annum WTE based on 37.5 hours per week

Hours: Full and part time hours available

Location: Based in Farnham

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers.

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a Senior Registered Nurse with experience in both palliative care and working in the community. The role will work closely with other multidisciplinary team members to provide a timely service to people with deteriorating health, changing needs and in their last weeks of life. The role requires the successful applicant to monitor and support patients who require proactive assessment and care planning to maximise their quality of life and live as fully as possible. Part of the role involves coordination of shifts, patient allocation and line management.

About You

A successful Senior Registered Nurse will:

• Possess a qualification in palliative care, or be willing to work towards one
• Hold a good range of skills and knowledge in palliative care nursing
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Hold the ability to take an active role in workload management and high-quality care, including patient safety and service improvement
• Have strong decision-making and critical thinking skills and be able to proactively manage a caseload
• Work in partnership with internal and external healthcare professionals as well as patients and their families

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

About Us

We are based in Farnham and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Nursing staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:

We are 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.

We Offer

• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Possibility to study MSc modules in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Mentoring and training programme, supporting leadership skills and professional development in palliative care

A Great Place to Work

• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• Clinical supervision and support
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023

If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and wish to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sarah Auckland, Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist on [e-mail] . If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR on 01252 729408 or email: [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of applications

Sunday 1st November2026.

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.

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