Registered Nurse Opportunity – Specialist Palliative Care

As a Registered Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospice, you will play a vital role in providing safe, effective, and holistic care for patients with complex health needs. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure excellent standards of care and dignity for all individuals, supporting them in their preferred place of care and maximising quality of life.

Key Responsibilities – Nursing Care and Clinical Excellence

• Deliver evidence-based, person-centred nursing care to patients with life-limiting conditions and their families.

• Support assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans in partnership with patients, carers, and colleagues.

• Administer medications, carry out clinical procedures, and manage symptoms in line with hospice protocols and best practice.

• Collaborate with multi-professional teams, including doctors, therapists, and external health and social care partners, to ensure seamless integrated care.

• Contribute to effective communication, continuity of care, and timely sharing of information, demonstrating a sensitive and respectful approach at all times.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records in accordance with NMC standards and hospice policies.

• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families, signposting to relevant hospice and community services as appropriate.

• Participate in audits, clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and educational activities to enhance nursing practice.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience – Registered Nurse

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (either Adult or Mental Health).

• Demonstrable experience in a clinical nursing setting (palliative, hospice, community, acute, or care home settings welcomed).

• Strong clinical assessment, organisational, and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a compassionate and non-judgemental approach.

• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and make informed decisions under pressure.

• Confident IT skills, including documentation and electronic patient record systems.

• Passion for upholding the values of respect, equality, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Professional Development and Employee Benefits – Nursing at St. Luke’s Hospice

• Comprehensive induction, clinical supervision, and ongoing CPD opportunities relevant to hospice, palliative, and end of life care.

• Access to educational programmes, training, and support in advanced symptom management, communication, and holistic care approaches.

• Welcoming, inclusive workplace culture where your voice and expertise contribute to continuous improvement in patient experience.

• Competitive salary in line with Band 5 equivalent (NHS), alongside annual leave, pension, and additional staff benefits.

Location, Contract, and Working Hours:

• Location: Basildon and Thurrock Hospice, with potential for working in outreach, inpatient, or community settings as part of the nursing team.

• Contract: Permanent.

• Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available, covering a flexible shift pattern across days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

• Salary: £28,848.94 to £34,780 per year (dependent on experience and contracted hours).

Application Process

To apply, please submit your application via our careers page, providing details of your relevant skills, experience, and motivation. If you have access needs or require adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact our People Team by using the chat function or by calling 01268 524 973.

St. Luke’s Hospice is devoted to promoting diversity and an inclusive culture for colleagues, patients, and our wider community. We especially welcome applications from disabled, LGBTQ+, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates currently under-represented in our workforce.

Important: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional nursing care and making a difference in a supportive hospice atmosphere, we encourage you to apply to become part of St. Luke’s Hospice.