Registered Nurse (Nights)

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice; Ratlam; On-site; INR 4,254,000 - 5,156,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice invites applications for a Registered Nurse (Nights) to join our Clydebank team. The post requires a statutory nursing qualification and NMC registration, with 35 hours per week including night shifts and some weekend work.

Training will begin on day shifts with flexibility for nights as needed. The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary setting, upholding hospice ethos, and actively participating in education and policy

Qualifications

• Statutory Nursing Qualification required.
• UK work authorisation (United Kingdom) required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of the Hospice Ethos and Core Values in practice.
• Demonstrate awareness of etiquette and good conduct within the Hospice environment.
• Provide, through Hospice policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff.
• Deliver high standards of nursing care with supervision as required.
• Participate in education and training programmes as required.
• Participate in rotation and redeployment of staff as required.
• Implement policies and procedures introduced at induction and training.

Education

NMC registration

UK work authorisation

Job description

• Salary£33,000 - £40,000 per year (plus shift allowance)


• ContractPermanent


• Hours35 hours per week - Night Shift requires flexibility and Weekend Availability – training will occur on day shift in the first instance


• Closing18/10/2026 23:55

Registered Nurse (Nights)

About The Hospice

Situated in Clydebank, St Margaret of Scotland Hospice has been a beacon of compassionate care for over 75 years. As Scotland's first and largest Hospice, we have grown from our humble beginnings in 1950 to become a leading provider of specialist palliative care, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, and community support services.

Today, we are on the cusp of an exciting new chapter as we near the completion of a transformative £5 million renovation and remodelling project. This ambitious undertaking will greatly enhance the care we provide in our St Joseph's Ward, creating a state-of-the-art facility that combines the latest medical advancements with a warm, welcoming environment.

As we look to the future, we remain committed to our mission of providing exceptional care and support to those facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. With the unwavering support of our community and the dedication of our incredible staff, we will continue to be a source of hope, compassion, and healing for generations to come.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Together, we can ensure that everyone in our care receives the love, respect, and dignity they deserve.

About The Role

Statutory Nursing Qualification required. The post holder must be of a caring nature and sympathetic to the needs of patients. The post holder must have the ability to work with colleagues from a variety of disciplines The post holder is responsible, as part of the multi-disciplinary team, for the assessment of care needs, the planning and development of nursing programmes of Specialist Palliative Care/Hospital Based Complex Clinical Care and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures to supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff including basic and/or post basic learners. The post holder may be required to take charge of the ward/department as a necessary part of role development.

• Ensure the implementation of the Hospice Ethos and Core Values in practice.


• Demonstrate awareness of the importance of etiquette and good conduct within the Hospice environment.


• Ensure an effective delivery of nursing care is provided to patients and that the highest standard of care is maintained.


• Provide, through Hospice policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff.


• Participate in education and training programmes as required.


• Participate in rotation and redeployment of staff as required.


• Implement all policies, procedures and practices as introduced at Induction, Mandatory Training and throughout mentorship experience.


• Undertake all duties in accordance with legislation, Hospice philosophy and recognised professional standards and guidelines.

Application

• Licence/Certification: NMC registration (required)


• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)