Senior Staff Nurse – Hospice at Home (fixed term contract for 18 months)

Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services; Bispham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused hospice organization in the UK seeks a Senior Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality palliative care in patients' homes. You will manage symptoms, mentor new staff, and work with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates are registered nurses with experience in palliative or community nursing. The role offers professional development, 38 days of annual leave (pro-rata), and comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, ensuring your skills and compassion truly matter.

Benefits

38 days annual leave (pro-rata, inclusive of bank holidays)

Various health and wellbeing benefits

Free car parking on site

NMC Annual Registration fee reimbursed

Pension scheme or NHS pensions are transferable

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative, end‑of‑life or community nursing (desirable).
• Commitment to continuous professional development and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate high‑quality palliative and end‑of‑life care in patients’ homes.
• Mentor and supervise Healthcare Assistants, students and new staff.
• Contribute to service development, policy, and clinical audit.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Compassion

Resilience

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Job description

Senior Staff Nurse – Hospice at Home (fixed‑term contract for 18 months)

Hours: 30 hours per week (Nights). Fixed term contract for 18 months.

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding palliative care in the community? Do you want to make a real difference to patients and families at the most important time of their lives?

Join Trinity Hospice’s Hospice at Home team as a Senior Staff Nurse and help us provide compassionate, high‑quality care where it matters most – in people’s own homes.

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients and families in the terminal stages of illness. You’ll plan, deliver and evaluate holistic care, working closely with District Nurses, GPs and our multidisciplinary team. You’ll manage symptoms, provide advanced care planning and ensure the emotional, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing of those we support.

You’ll also act as a mentor and role model for new staff and students, helping to raise clinical standards and foster a positive learning environment. In the absence of the Team Leader, you’ll take responsibility for managing the caseload and supporting your colleagues.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver and coordinate high‑quality palliative and end‑of‑life care in patients’ homes
• Manage symptoms and medications, including advanced interventions and syringe drivers
• Provide holistic support to patients, families and carers, respecting their customs and beliefs
• Liaise with the wider healthcare team to ensure seamless, patient‑centred care
• Mentor and supervise Healthcare Assistants, students and new staff
• Contribute to service development, policy and clinical audit
• Work flexibly, including unsocial hours, to meet the needs of our patients

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience in palliative, end‑of‑life or community nursing (desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development and best practice
• Compassion, resilience and a genuine desire to make a difference

Why Join Trinity Hospice?

Trinity Hospice is a great place to work and has achieved an outstanding rating with the Care Quality Commission and Investors in People Gold accreditation. If you are looking to join a thriving, innovative organisation which puts passion and care at the heart of all its services then this may well be the post for you. Be part of a supportive, values‑driven team making a real impact in your community.

• Access to specialist training and development opportunities
• Work in a role where your skills and compassion truly matter, 38 days annual leave each year (pro‑rata, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Various health and wellbeing benefits including access to complementary therapy and counselling
• Free car parking on site
• NMC Annual Registration fee reimbursed
• Pension scheme or NHS pensions are transferable

For more information and to apply for this role please visit NHS Jobs (please note – Trinity Hospice is not part of the NHS but utilizes the NHS vacancy platform)

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ Job Reference J181-B0270-26-0000

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