Senior Registered Nurse - Living Well

PHYLLIS TUCKWELL MEMORIAL HOSPICE LTD; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading palliative care organization based in the UK is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse to support patients with advanced illnesses across outpatient and community settings. The ideal candidate will have a degree in nursing, NMC registration, and experience in palliative care. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional, person-centred care. Benefits include a generous holiday package and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays

Continuation of NHS Pension or Group Personal Pension Plan

Health Cash Plan Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Benefit Scheme

Blue Light Discount Card

Qualifications

• A RGN degree level qualification.
• A current NMC registration in adult or general nursing.
• Experience in palliative/end of life care or with long-term conditions.
• A full driving licence and willingness to drive their own car.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support patients.
• Provide co-ordinated care for patients and families.
• Make autonomous decisions in managing a caseload.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

RGN degree level qualification

Current NMC registration in adult or general nursing

Qualification in palliative care (or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

The Senior Registered Nurse role will work across our outpatient and community locations, working closely with other multidisciplinary team members to proactively monitor and support patients, providing timely input to those with stable and slowly changing needs. They will also work in partnership with internal and external healthcare professionals as well as patients and their families, ensuring person‑centred, effective and co‑ordinated care.

Our Living Well service is looking to appoint a Senior Registered Nurse with experience in both palliative care and working within the community. At Phyllis Tuckwell we believe every day is precious, and therefore this pivotal role will support our patients and those closest to them, equipping them to manage the impact of their illness and remain as independent as possible while maximising wellbeing and quality of life.

Qualifications

• A RGN degree level qualification
• A current NMC registration in adult or general nursing
• Palliative / end of life care or long‑term conditions experience
• A qualification in palliative care, or be willing to work towards one
• A full driving licence and be willing to drive their own car
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working, and with external partners
• The ability to make autonomous decisions demonstrating critical thinking and capacity to proactively manage a caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Previous line management experience would be an advantage

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. We are based in Farnham, Camberley 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 Living Well staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.

Benefits

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card

Career Development

• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on‑site education team)
• Shadow shifts
• Rotation opportunities

Work Environment

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