Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Registered Nurse

The closing date is 05 April 2026

Job summary

The Inpatient Unit at Arthur Rank Hospiceprovides expert care to patients with complex and end of life care needs. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each persons specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

NHS matched annual leave

Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours

Family friendly leave

Access to lease car services

Employee Assistance programmes

Long Service Awards

Discounts at our onsite bistro

Access to free parking

Ongoing training and development

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Plus enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

EA1530471CamRN

Job locations

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Cherry Hinton Road

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse you will work as part of a friendly and passionate multi-disciplinary team of specialists, led by a Ward Manager withinour hospice in Cambridge. We can accept applications for either part time or full time hours, with a minumum of 23 and maximum of 34.5 per week,we are happy to discuss working hours at interview.

These roles are fixed term for 1 year.

Our Nurses provide professional, patient centred palliative care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients, their families and carers. You will lead, support and encourage the sharing of knowledge and skills within the team.

Staff within our in-patient unit work an internal shift pattern which includes earlies, lates, long days, nights and weekends.Shift times are:

Early: 07:30 15:30; Late: 13:30 21:30; Night: 19:30 08:00; Long Days: 07:30 20:00.

Successful candidates will be NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) with post registration experience in palliative care or in community, be able to work as part of a team and have excellent communication and leadership skills.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS Checks with Children's and Adult's Barred Lists included.

Starting salary of £31,049 with opportunities to progress to £37,796

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and needs to be pro-ratad for part time posts. We regret that we are unable to negotiate salary above the maximum stated within the advert.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse you will work as part of a friendly and passionate multi-disciplinary team of specialists, led by a Ward Manager withinour hospice in Cambridge. We can accept applications for either part time or full time hours, with a minumum of 23 and maximum of 34.5 per week,we are happy to discuss working hours at interview.

These roles are fixed term for 1 year.

Our Nurses provide professional, patient centred palliative care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients, their families and carers. You will lead, support and encourage the sharing of knowledge and skills within the team.

Staff within our in-patient unit work an internal shift pattern which includes earlies, lates, long days, nights and weekends.Shift times are:

Early: 07:30 15:30; Late: 13:30 21:30; Night: 19:30 08:00; Long Days: 07:30 20:00.

Successful candidates will be NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) with post registration experience in palliative care or in community, be able to work as part of a team and have excellent communication and leadership skills.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS Checks with Children's and Adult's Barred Lists included.

Starting salary of £31,049 with opportunities to progress to £37,796

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and needs to be pro-ratad for part time posts. We regret that we are unable to negotiate salary above the maximum stated within the advert.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Experience working in palliative care or a community setting

Desirable

  • NA
Person Specification

Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Experience working in palliative care or a community setting

Desirable

  • NA

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

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Address

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Cherry Hinton Road

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Address

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Cherry Hinton Road

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Department

HR Department

careers@arhc.org.uk

01223675799

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Plus enhancements

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

EA1530471CamRN

Job locations

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Cherry Hinton Road

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB22 3FB


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