Staff Nurse - Day Hospice

Oakhaven Hospice; Walhampton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A community hospice is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to provide outstanding palliative care in a nurturing setting. You will work closely with patients and families, delivering high-quality support for life-limiting illnesses. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of nursing experience, a compassionate manner, and effective communication skills. This role offers a flexible schedule of 15 hours per week.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto enrollment pension scheme

Cash Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a qualified nurse.
• Recent experience with palliative care or oncology.
• Ability to discuss difficult end-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care and support to patients.
• Work closely with patients and families to ensure tailored care.
• Participate in care planning and reviews.

Skills

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Education

NMC Level 1 or 2

Tools

IT systems proficiency

Job description

Hours: 15 hours per week and will be workedflexibly Monday to Friday. Working 9:00am to 5:00pm, with half hour unpaidbreak.

Salary: £13,907.40pa (FTE £34,710pa)increasing to £14,391pa (FTE £35,977.50pa) on successful completion ofprobation period.

Closing Date:15th October 2025

Start Date: January 2026

Make a real difference, every day.

Oakhaven Hospice is seeking a dedicated andcompassionate Staff Nurse to join our exceptional team in the DayHospice. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver outstanding palliativeand supportive care in a nurturing, person-centred environment. We are looking for a Staff Nurse who wants to spendmore time with their patients, who thrives within a supportivemulti-disciplinary team and is excited to learn and develop their own skills.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse in the Day Hospice, you will:

• Provide high-quality nursing care and support to patients withlife-limiting illnesses during day visits.
• Work closely with patients, families, and the widermultidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, tailored care.
• Support patients with symptom management, emotional wellbeing, andsocial connection in a warm and welcoming setting.
• Participate in care planning and regular reviews, ensuring dignityand quality of life are at the forefront of all care delivered.

About us

Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providingin-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limitingillnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity atOakhaven. Our mission is to welcomeeveryone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference andencourage everyone to be themselves at work.

Job responsibilities

About you:

We are looking for someone with

• You need to have a least 2 years experiences as a qualified Nurse.
• NMC Level 1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs or oncology would be essential as is the experience of caring for families and patients facing the challenge of terminal illness.
• As a Staff Nurses you will need to have excellent communication skills to enable you to discuss difficult end of life issues and to confidently liaise with other healthcare professionals at all levels.
• A compassionate manner and a responsible, mature attitude are also essential.

About us

Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work.

• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees)
• Long service leave at 5 and 10 years
• Auto enrolment company pension scheme (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria)
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Cash Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A truly supportive and caring environment

Please note that we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Level 1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs

Experience

• Demonstrates ability to meet Oakhaven Hospices values
• Demonstrate skills in IT systems and use of word, excel and PowerPoint. Relevant post registration experience, in cancer, palliative care or the speciality.
• Evidence of good communications skills
• Ability to support and influence change
• Highly effective communication and relationship skills

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.