Staff Nurse - Inpatient Unit (Band 5)

NHS; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Woking seeks a passionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join their team. You will provide exceptional patient-centered care in a palliative and end-of-life setting, supporting complex needs. The role also involves teaching junior staff. Ideal candidates will have current UK NMC registration and relevant clinical experience. Flexibility in working patterns including full-time and part-time is available. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Annual leave: 27 days rising to 33 days

Flexible working opportunities

Free parking

Discounted therapies

Blue Light Discount Card

On-site Garden Café

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience and self-directed teamwork.
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.
• Ability to teach and support junior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of individualised, patient-centred care for patients.
• Assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service.
• Support complex patients with their medical, social and psychological needs.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

RN educated to Diploma or Degree level

Current NMC registration

Job description

Palliative Care Staff Nurse – Band 5

Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased to announce the following position:

Woking and Sam Beare Hospice In Patient Unit is looking for a passionate, dynamic and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our incredible team. Here at the hospice, we pride ourselves on giving exceptionally high standards of care to patients and their families through some of the most challenging times of their lives. In our IPU, in their own homes and in our Wellbeing Centre. Our charity‑based service specialises in palliative and end‑of‑life care for patients with complex life‑limiting illnesses who live in the North‑West Surrey area.

We have fantastic staff‑to‑patient ratios that leave our patients and families feeling like they are always a priority. Our environment is clean, warm and homely, ensuring all that come through our services feel safe and comfortable.

We focus on education and development. Our education team supports excellent training sessions taught by our in‑house experts. Staff are encouraged and supported to increase their professional skills through courses and university modules.

Part‑time and full‑time positions are considered (applications for nights only will be considered and discussed at interview).

Responsibilities

Full details of the job are detailed in the attached job description but we set out a summary below.

• Provide a high standard of individualised, patient‑centred care for patients with a life‑limiting illness and support relatives and carers on the Inpatient Unit.
• Assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service, including teaching junior staff and students.
• Plan, implement and evaluate evidence‑based individualised nursing care.
• Support complex patients with their medical, social and psychological needs.
• Lead, motivate and support junior members of the team.
• Engage in the development of the ward and focus on improving care and ensuring best practice at all times.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Current NMC registration.
• RN educated to Diploma or Degree level.
• Relevant clinical experience and self‑directed teamwork.
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.
• UK professional registration.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Palliative care qualification.
• Mentorship qualification.
• Placement or post‑qualification experience in a palliative care setting.
• Systemic IT skills and evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice.

Person Specification – Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate a high standard of patient care and operate in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work with others to produce workable solutions.
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive situations.
• Ability to teach and support junior members of the team.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 27 days rising to 29 days after five years service, rising to 33 days after 10 years service.
• Flexible working – full‑time, part‑time, and flexible working opportunities.
• Free parking available.
• Discounted complementary therapies – massages, reflexology and staff wellbeing days through the Wellbeing Team.
• Blue Light Discount Card – discounts across 15,000 retailers.
• On‑site Garden Café offering hot and cold food.

Employment Information

Pay scheme: Agenda for change – Band 5.

Salary: Depending on experience.

Contract type: Permanent.

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working.

Reference number: B0107-25-0032.

Job location: The Goldsworth Park Centre, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3LG.

Employer Details

Woking & Sam Beare Hospices

The Goldsworth Park Centre

Woking, Surrey, GU21 3LG

Website: https://wsbh.org.uk/

Legal and Disclosure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm no previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.