Job summary
Location: Lymington,
Hampshire.
Hours: 15 hours per week and will be worked
flexibly Monday to Friday. Working 9:00am to 5:00pm, with half hour unpaid
break.
Salary: £13,907.40pa (FTE £34,710pa)
increasing to £14,391pa (FTE £35,977.50pa) on successful completion of
probation period.
Closing Date:
25th August
2025
Start Date: December 2025
Make a real difference, every day.
Oakhaven Hospice is seeking a dedicated and
compassionate Staff Nurse to join our exceptional team in the Day
Hospice. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver outstanding palliative
and supportive care in a nurturing, person-centred environment. We are looking for a Staff Nurse who wants to spend
more time with their patients, who thrives within a supportive
multi-disciplinary team and is excited to learn and develop their own skills.
Main duties of the job
As a Staff Nurse in the Day Hospice, you will:
- Provide high-quality nursing care and support to patients with
life-limiting illnesses during day visits.
- Work closely with patients, families, and the wider
multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, tailored care.
- Support patients with symptom management, emotional wellbeing, and
social connection in a warm and welcoming setting.
- Participate in care planning and regular reviews, ensuring dignity
and quality of life are at the forefront of all care delivered.
About us
Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing
in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting
illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at
Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome
everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and
encourage everyone to be themselves at work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you:
We are looking for someone with
- You need to have a least 2 years experiences as a qualified Nurse.
- NMC Level 1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs or oncology would be essential as is the experience of caring for families and patients facing the challenge of terminal illness.
- As a Staff Nurses you will need to have excellent communication skills to enable you to discuss difficult end of life issues and to confidently liaise with other healthcare professionals at all levels.
- A compassionate manner and a responsible, mature attitude are also essential.
About us
Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work.
Benefits
- Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees)
- Long service leave at 5 and 10 years
- Auto enrolment company pension scheme (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria)
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work Scheme.
- Cash Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent Education & Development Opportunities
- Wellbeing Support
- A truly supportive and caring environment
Please note that we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you:
We are looking for someone with
- You need to have a least 2 years experiences as a qualified Nurse.
- NMC Level 1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs or oncology would be essential as is the experience of caring for families and patients facing the challenge of terminal illness.
- As a Staff Nurses you will need to have excellent communication skills to enable you to discuss difficult end of life issues and to confidently liaise with other healthcare professionals at all levels.
- A compassionate manner and a responsible, mature attitude are also essential.
About us
Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work.
Benefits
- Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees)
- Long service leave at 5 and 10 years
- Auto enrolment company pension scheme (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria)
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work Scheme.
- Cash Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent Education & Development Opportunities
- Wellbeing Support
- A truly supportive and caring environment
Please note that we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to meet Oakhaven Hospices values
- Demonstrate skills in IT systems and use of word, excel and PowerPoint. Relevant post registration experience, in cancer, palliative care or the speciality.
- Evidence of good communications skills
- Ability to support and influence change
Desirable
- Highly effective communication and relationship skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to meet Oakhaven Hospices values
- Demonstrate skills in IT systems and use of word, excel and PowerPoint. Relevant post registration experience, in cancer, palliative care or the speciality.
- Evidence of good communications skills
- Ability to support and influence change
Desirable
- Highly effective communication and relationship skills
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).
