Senior Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Registered Nurse to join the team at Bolton Hospice. The role involves delivering high-quality specialist palliative and end-of-life care while supporting patients and managing a multi-disciplinary team. Flexible working hours available, focusing on personal development and training opportunities.

Benefits

35 days annual leave including bank holidays

Generous enhanced maternity package

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Free parking

Healthcare cash plan

Subsidised meals

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with a recognized palliative care qualification desirable.
• Significant experience in specialty is essential.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, person-centered care to patients with complex needs.
• Support staff and demonstrate competence in palliative care.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical credibility within palliative care

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage risk effectively

Ability to plan personal development

Adaptable and able to work in a team environment

Education

Registered General Nurse

Diploma/degree in relevant experience

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Registered Nurse to join our supportive, professional team within the Inpatient Unit at Bolton Hospice. This will be a challenging and rewarding opportunity for anyone wishing to further develop their nursing skills and knowledge within specialist palliative care. Team Bolton Hospice is friendly, motivated and committed to providing high quality, expert specialist palliative and end of life care to the people of Bolton.

Salary £32,324 - £36,483 WTE

Pay Award Pending

(Dependent upon experience, unsocial hours enhancements paid in addition to basic salary)

23 - 37.5 hours per week - Flexible dependent on Applicants

The role covers a 24 hour, 7 day service and will therefore include weekends and rotation to night duty.

Long day shifts and night shifts would be expected.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Staff Nurse working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will support patients with complex clinical needs and provide hands-on, person-centred care. Our staff strive to provide the highest quality of service for our patients and their families and carers, through a collaborative team approach.

To apply, you must be a Registered General Nurse, who is enthusiastic and flexible with a passion for specialist palliative and end of life care. A recognised post-registration palliative care qualification is desirable, although you will be fully supported in the role if you have limited or no experience with the specialty. You will have access to a range of training and development opportunities and be welcomed as a valued member of an experienced and supportive team.

About us

Our purpose is caring for all our patients and those most important to them really well, together with creating a great place to work for all our people. We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced maternity package, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, subsidised meals, option to apply for Blue Light Card and excellent training opportunities. We also offer continuity of service from the NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance.

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday, 29th June 2025

Interview date to be confirmed

(Please note, this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received)

Details Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,324 to £36,483 a year dependent upon experience. Pro rata for part time.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0057-25-0012

Job locations

Queens Park Street

Bolton

BL1 4QT

Job description Job responsibilities

To work with others to ensure the highest standards of nursing and clinical care to patients and carers.

To advise and support staff, demonstrate a high level of competence in the speciality and broaden remit in line with current evidence based knowledge and training.

Job description Job responsibilities

To work with others to ensure the highest standards of nursing and clinical care to patients and carers.

To advise and support staff, demonstrate a high level of competence in the speciality and broaden remit in line with current evidence based knowledge and training.

Person Specification Skills Essential

• Ability to manage risk effectively
• Ability to plan personal and professional development of self and others
• Clinical credibility within the sphere of palliative care
• Computer literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Punctual, reliable and flexible
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Numeracy skills

Desirable

• Ability to manage poor performance
• Teaching skills
• Presentation skills

Experience Essential

• Significant experience in specialty
• Proven experience of managing change
• Experience or training in carrying out appraisals
• Application of evidence to practice
• Evidence of multi-professional working
• Experience of audit
• Experience of supporting junior staff
• Understanding and evidence of application of the NMC and other professional codes of conduct

Personal Attributes Essential

• Able to work proactively, independently and on own initiative
• Adaptable and able to work in a team environment
• Able to work under pressure
• Assertive and confident
• Ability to inspire trust and respect
• A commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice

Desirable

• Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle for business use subject to the Equality Act 2010.

Knowledge Essential

• Up to date knowledge base of specialty

Qualifications Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Diploma/degree or relevant experience
• ENB998 or Mentorship/Preceptors

Desirable

• Enhanced Communication Skills
• EOLC Module

Person Specification Skills Essential

• Ability to manage risk effectively
• Ability to plan personal and professional development of self and others
• Clinical credibility within the sphere of palliative care
• Computer literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Punctual, reliable and flexible
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Numeracy skills

Desirable

• Ability to manage poor performance
• Teaching skills
• Presentation skills

Experience Essential

• Significant experience in specialty
• Proven experience of managing change
• Experience or training in carrying out appraisals
• Application of evidence to practice
• Evidence of multi-professional working
• Experience of audit
• Experience of supporting junior staff
• Understanding and evidence of application of the NMC and other professional codes of conduct

Personal Attributes Essential

• Able to work proactively, independently and on own initiative
• Adaptable and able to work in a team environment
• Able to work under pressure
• Assertive and confident
• Ability to inspire trust and respect
• A commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice

Desirable

• Full clean driving licence and access to vehicle for business use subject to the Equality Act 2010.

Knowledge Essential

• Up to date knowledge base of specialty

Qualifications Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Diploma/degree or relevant experience
• ENB998 or Mentorship/Preceptors

Desirable

• Enhanced Communication Skills
• EOLC Module

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Bolton Hospice

Address

Queens Park Street

Bolton

BL1 4QT

Employer's website

http://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bolton Hospice

Address

Queens Park Street

Bolton

BL1 4QT

Employer's website

http://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)