St Nicholas Hospice Care

Bank Hospice Nurse Inpatients

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic registered nurses to work in our Inpatient Ward on a bank basis, working an average of 2 shifts per rota over a 3 month rolling period.

Our 12-bed unit is a well-supported setting where you work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Senior Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants, specialist Medical team and Allied Health Professionals. Additionally, our volunteers bring plenty of positivity and invaluable support to our ward. This diversity of skills, knowledge and experience is fundamental to excellent care, and the wards friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Main duties of the job

The provision of specialist palliative and end of life nursing care, primarily on Sylvan Ward.

The delivery of a holistic model of care, which supports the psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient.

Participation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred nursing care for patients.

Working effectively with MDT colleagues, delegating duties according to the skills and knowledge of junior team members.

To actively support and model the SNHC Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Equity

About us

At our heart is the vision we are well-known for in our local community: Everyone in our communities has support, dignity and choice when facing dying, death and grief. We strive for something better in the provision of high-quality care and do this by living our values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Equity.

Set in the grounds of our peaceful gardens, our Sylvan Ward offers a calming environment for palliative care. At the same time, inspired activities such as afternoon teas, pizza nights and donkey visits make for lasting memorable moments; these are some of the most wonderful examples of holistic care our teams create for our patients and families.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.88 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0142-25-0016

Job locations

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 2QY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for delivering a high standard of care to all patients within the Hospice Inpatient Unit. This will be based upon evidence-based practice in line with legal requirements, statutory rules and Hospice policies relating to practice and the NMC Code of Conduct.

Please view the attached document which details the full job description of this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for delivering a high standard of care to all patients within the Hospice Inpatient Unit. This will be based upon evidence-based practice in line with legal requirements, statutory rules and Hospice policies relating to practice and the NMC Code of Conduct.

Please view the attached document which details the full job description of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult Registered Nurse (Active NMC registrant)
  • Relevant Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Desirable

  • A qualification in palliative care or long term conditions, or willingness to work towards this.
  • Teaching and Assessing qualification (ENB 998, Practice Assessor, or similar)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Adult Registered Nurse (Active NMC registrant)
  • Relevant Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Desirable

  • A qualification in palliative care or long term conditions, or willingness to work towards this.
  • Teaching and Assessing qualification (ENB 998, Practice Assessor, or similar)

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St Nicholas Hospice Care

Address

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 2QY


Employer's website

https://stnicholashospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Nicholas Hospice Care

Address

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 2QY


Employer's website

https://stnicholashospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Natasha Smith

Natasha.Smith@stnh.org.uk

01284725700

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.88 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0142-25-0016

Job locations

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 2QY


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