Job summary
We have are warding opportunity for Registered Nurses to join our team of Bank staff on our warm, expert, Inpatient Unit, providing excellent care to patients.
If you're committed to holistic, person-centred care and want to work in a supportive, compassionate environment this could be the perfect role for you.
Main duties of the job
What You Will Do:
Working alongside and in support of the multi-disciplinary team, responsibilities will include; assessment,implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care.You will also provide support to the Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants and IPU Lead Nurses.
In addition, you will support and guide families through open, sensitive communication putting patients wishes at the heart of their care.
What You Will Need:
Be a Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration, preferably with6 months post-qualification experience.
Experience in palliative care or oncology would be advantageous.
Ability to work well within a team,and without supervision.
To use initiative and have excellent communication skills.
- Have flexibility to work across days,nights and weekend shifts sometimes at short notice.
About us
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care within the Milton Keynes area. We offer 24 hour / seven days a week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community. Our person centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for peoples wishes.We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Complementary Therapy. Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care.
Why Join Us?
A Role with Purpose Be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.
Supportive & Caring Environment Work with passionate colleagues.
Perks & Extras Free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership).
Please note:This is a Bank role, meaning hours are offered on an ad-hoc basis. There are no guaranteed hours, and you are free to accept or decline shifts as they are offered.
Join us at Willen Hospice and help provide outstanding care that makes every moment count.
Apply today and become part of something meaningful.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Interviews will be carried out in March 2026.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
1. To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients, withoutsupervision, and assist in monitoring standards.
2. To provide continual assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation ofevidence based, individualised patient care.
3. To assist and advise staff (both registered and unregistered) and volunteers inthe delivery of patient care. Maintaining accurate clinical observations of thepatient and acting accordingly, giving clear feedback to maintain and improveperformance of colleagues and referring all concerns to senior colleagues.
4. To expand nursing practice within the guidelines of the NMC Scope of ProfessionalPractice, including venepuncture, cannulation and male catheterisation, administration of intravenous medications, and to be trained and assessed ascompetent in the use of medical equipment specific to hospice care includingfeeding and infusion pumps.
5. To provide support to patients in emotional distress, and their grieving familiesand provide a high standard of evidence-based information for them.
6. To ensure your statutory training is regularly updated in line with NMC guidelines,and to work on your personal development plan, keeping up-to-date with currentdevelopments in nursing.
7. To undertake responsibility for extra tasks delegated by the Lead Nurses orMatron, and participate in appropriate training, teaching, and cascade ofinformation.
Responsibilities of all employees:
1. To operate at all times within the Willen values.
2. To work constructively with colleagues and stakeholders at all times.
3. To act as an ambassador for Willen at all times
4. To maintain confidentiality at all times.
5. To participate in annual Appraisal and attend any training identified.
6. To attend all mandatory training, e.g. fire training, moving etc.
7. To abide by the Policies and Procedures of Willen Hospice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Accountabilities:
1. To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients, withoutsupervision, and assist in monitoring standards.
2. To provide continual assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation ofevidence based, individualised patient care.
3. To assist and advise staff (both registered and unregistered) and volunteers inthe delivery of patient care. Maintaining accurate clinical observations of thepatient and acting accordingly, giving clear feedback to maintain and improveperformance of colleagues and referring all concerns to senior colleagues.
4. To expand nursing practice within the guidelines of the NMC Scope of ProfessionalPractice, including venepuncture, cannulation and male catheterisation, administration of intravenous medications, and to be trained and assessed ascompetent in the use of medical equipment specific to hospice care includingfeeding and infusion pumps.
5. To provide support to patients in emotional distress, and their grieving familiesand provide a high standard of evidence-based information for them.
6. To ensure your statutory training is regularly updated in line with NMC guidelines,and to work on your personal development plan, keeping up-to-date with currentdevelopments in nursing.
7. To undertake responsibility for extra tasks delegated by the Lead Nurses orMatron, and participate in appropriate training, teaching, and cascade ofinformation.
Responsibilities of all employees:
1. To operate at all times within the Willen values.
2. To work constructively with colleagues and stakeholders at all times.
3. To act as an ambassador for Willen at all times
4. To maintain confidentiality at all times.
5. To participate in annual Appraisal and attend any training identified.
6. To attend all mandatory training, e.g. fire training, moving etc.
7. To abide by the Policies and Procedures of Willen Hospice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months generalist nursing experience preferred.
- RGN Specialist Palliative Care nursing knowledge.
- PC diploma/degree.
Desirable
- RGN Specialist Palliative Care nursing experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months generalist nursing experience preferred.
- RGN Specialist Palliative Care nursing knowledge.
- PC diploma/degree.
Desirable
- RGN Specialist Palliative Care nursing experience.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months generalist nursing experience preferred.
- RGN Specialist Palliative Care nursing knowledge.
- PC diploma/degree.
Desirable
- RGN Specialist Palliative Care nursing experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months generalist nursing experience preferred.
- RGN Specialist Palliative Care nursing knowledge.
- PC diploma/degree.
Desirable
- RGN Specialist Palliative Care nursing experience.
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).
