Staff Nurse IPU

The Rotherham Hospice; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charitable hospice in Rotherham seeks a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate palliative care. The successful candidate will undertake patient assessments and manage care plans, alongside a committed team. The role demands excellent clinical skills, experience in palliative care, and strong communication abilities. Candidates must be compassionate and committed to continuous learning. Competitive salary range from £30,527 to £37,311.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a multidisciplinary team.
• Conducting holistic care assessments and developing individualised care plans.
• Previous experience in a hospice or palliative care setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Provide expert symptom management under the guidance of the Senior Nurse.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills and knowledge relevant to palliative care

Able to communicate complex and sensitive information with compassion

Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision

Effective time management, prioritisation, and organisational skills

Proficient in clinical and digital systems (e.g., SystemOne)

Multilingual (e.g., Urdu, Punjabi)

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The post holder will work as an effective member of the Hospice IPU Team. The post holder will also work in partnership with the wider primary healthcare team and other specialist palliative care services to meet the end-of-life care needs of the local population. Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.

Overview

Rotherham Hospice is a charity dedicated to the people of Rotherham, offering specialist palliative and end of life care to our community since 1996.

About us

We provide comprehensive, compassionate care through two primary patient services:

• 24-hour Hospice at Home Service

Additionally, we offer wider support to patients and their families through:

• Complementary therapies & hairdressing
• Counselling and Bereavement Support for adults, children and teenagers
• Day services with individual and group sessions
• Family memory events
• Occupation therapy and physiotherapy
• Tailored experiences for patients and loved ones

Job responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, focusing on physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the wider team.
• Provide expert symptom management under the guidance of the Senior Nurse.
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with legal and organisational policies.
• Coordinate and prioritise your caseload, ensuring continuity and responsiveness of care.
• Escalate complex clinical issues appropriately and contribute to clinical decision-making.

Team Support and Leadership

• Support the supervision and development of junior colleagues, students, and volunteers.
• Act as a positive role model and contribute to a compassionate team culture.
• Deputise for Senior Nurses as required, including accepting referrals and supporting handovers.
• Share knowledge and promote best practice within the team through mentorship and peer learning.

Patient Advocacy and Family Support

• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, supporting them through times of distress and uncertainty.
• Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their preferences and dignity are always respected.
• Signpost families to additional support services as needed, offering information and reassurance.

Governance, Safety, and Development

• Participate in clinical audits, reflective practice, and quality improvement activities.
• Comply with all Rotherham Hospice policies, procedures, and safeguarding protocols.
• Report incidents, near-misses, or concerns in line with Hospice policy, and contribute to a culture of openness and learning.
• Contribute to service development through feedback, innovation, and change initiatives.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge relevant to palliative care.
• Able to communicate complex and sensitive information with compassion and clarity
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Effective time management, prioritisation, and organisational skill
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Proficient in the use of clinical and digital systems (e.g., SystemOne, Microsoft Office).
• Awareness of the Gold Standards Framework and relevant national guidance.
• Multilingual additional languages are desirable to support inclusive communication.

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate and emotionally intelligent, with a patient first approach.
• Calm and confident under pressure, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional, reliable, and accountable in all aspects of work
• Open to learning, reflective, and committed to personal and professional development.
• Demonstrates integrity, kindness, and respect in all interactions.
• Strong team player, with a flexible and adaptable approach
• Curious and forward-thinking keen to contribute to service improvement.
• Confident in supporting and mentoring others.
• Passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusive care.
• Future interest in developing specialist or advanced practice in palliative care.
• Full driving licence and access to own car
• Fluency in community languages such as Urdu, Punjabi, Polish, Slovak, Romanian, and Arabic is highly desirable. It enables compassionate, effective communication with patients and families from diverse backgrounds, helping to build trust and deliver culturally sensitive care. This directly supports our Living Lifes Wishes Strategy and our commitment to inclusive, high-quality care at Rotherham Hospice

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse in a multidisciplinary team.
• Conducting holistic care assessments and developing individualised care plans.
• Mentorship experience or willingness to undertake mentorship.
• Previous experience in a hospice or palliative care setting.
• Experience mentoring students or junior staff.
• Experience in a leadership or coordinating role.

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.

£30,527 to £37,311 a year dependent on experience