Job summary
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding career where your skills truly make a difference? Our hospice is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Inpatient Unit (IPU) team, providing specialist palliative and end of life care. We offer a supportive and fulfilling environment where you'll have time to provide personalised, holistic care.
At our hospice, we live by our values of Care, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, and Inclusivity. Every day, we ensure that patients and their families receive exceptional support through some of life's most challenging moments. Come and be part of a team that makes a real impact.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will provide expert palliative and end of life nursing care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times. From assessing and implementing individualised care plans to ensuring effective symptom management, your compassionate approach will ensure dignity and comfort are prioritised.
You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to collaborative decision-making and ensuring continuity of care. Acting as a shift leader when required, you will mentor and support junior staff, promoting a positive and supportive environment. Additionally, your involvement in service improvements and quality initiatives will help shape the ongoing development of our exceptional care services.
About us
Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.
We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services.
Were more than a care provider. Were a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse (RGN) within the hospice Inpatient Unit, you will provide compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care to patients and their families. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Your role will prioritise patient comfort, dignity, and holistic support, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Working closely with colleagues, you will ensure the seamless delivery of care, supporting effective symptom management and maintaining a calm and therapeutic environment.
You will also contribute to the smooth running of the unit, acting as a shift leader when required, providing supervision and mentoring to junior staff, and participating in service development initiatives. As part of the wider multidisciplinary team, you will engage in reflective practice, share knowledge, and ensure high standards of evidence-based care are maintained.
Maintaining excellent communication and clinical standards is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse (RGN) within the hospice Inpatient Unit, you will provide compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care to patients and their families. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Your role will prioritise patient comfort, dignity, and holistic support, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Working closely with colleagues, you will ensure the seamless delivery of care, supporting effective symptom management and maintaining a calm and therapeutic environment.
You will also contribute to the smooth running of the unit, acting as a shift leader when required, providing supervision and mentoring to junior staff, and participating in service development initiatives. As part of the wider multidisciplinary team, you will engage in reflective practice, share knowledge, and ensure high standards of evidence-based care are maintained.
Maintaining excellent communication and clinical standards is essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in palliative care or relevant field.
- Mentorship or clinical supervision qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of palliative and end of life care principles.
- Experience in providing complex care and managing symptoms.
Desirable
- Experience with SystmOne or similar clinical record systems.
- Previous experience in a hospice, palliative care, or oncology setting.
- Experience in supporting patients and families during bereavement.
- Experience in supervising or mentoring staff or students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
Desirable
- Post-registration qualification in palliative care or relevant field.
- Mentorship or clinical supervision qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of palliative and end of life care principles.
- Experience in providing complex care and managing symptoms.
Desirable
- Experience with SystmOne or similar clinical record systems.
- Previous experience in a hospice, palliative care, or oncology setting.
- Experience in supporting patients and families during bereavement.
- Experience in supervising or mentoring staff or students
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
