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Moya Cole Hospice

Ward Sister / Charge Nurse

The closing date is 07 November 2025

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Job summary

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

Location

Cross Site (Heald Green and Little Hulton)

Salary

Hospice Band 6, Competency Based Framework Level 1-3, £39,388 £46,311. Dependent on experience. Plus, unsociable hours enhancements of 30% and 60% for weekends, bank holiday and nights

Hours

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday, including nights)

Day 7:00am 7:30pm

Night 7:00pm 7:30am

* 11.5 hours per shift and a 60-minute break.

Contract

Permanent.

Contact

Please call Louise Pinney, Ward Manager, 0161 437 8136 / louise.pinney@moyacole.org.uk or Helen Newberry, Ward Manager, 0161 702 5417 / helen.newberry@moyacole.org.uk for an informal chat.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for a dedicated nursing professional who can:

  • Demonstrate an interest in specialist palliative care.
  • Use their initiative and make confident, informed decisions.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Communicate clearly, compassionately, and with confidence.
  • Lead with kindness, empathy, and a person-centred approach.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.
  • Provide innovative solutions.
  • Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

If that sounds like you we'd love to hear from you.

About us

Making memories with friends, spending previous time with children or grandchildren, a last trip to the football special moments for patients and their loved ones, and all part of a rewarding nursing career for you.

At Moya Cole Hospice you will care for each patient with their own personal goals at the heart of everything you do. Your career will focus on providing quality care and creating special moments for those impacted by life-limiting illnesses.

And it is all done with a supportive multidisciplinary team who work together to challenge, inspire and empower each other to provide the best possible care.

Benefits

  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Heath cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted meals on site
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
  • IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,388 to £46,311 a year Hospice Band 6, Competency Based Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0256-25-0042

Job locations

St Ann's North Road

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

Worsley

Manchester

M23 0FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse plays a key role in the provision of specialist palliative and supportive care, putting patients and their families first and going the extra mile to deliver first-class care. The role is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.

Responsibilities include supporting the team to meet the hospices aims and objectives within the policy framework, and carrying out clinical, managerial, and educational duties in accordance with hospice policies, procedures, and standards, and the NMC Code.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse plays a key role in the provision of specialist palliative and supportive care, putting patients and their families first and going the extra mile to deliver first-class care. The role is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.

Responsibilities include supporting the team to meet the hospices aims and objectives within the policy framework, and carrying out clinical, managerial, and educational duties in accordance with hospice policies, procedures, and standards, and the NMC Code.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse will have:
  • - 1st level Registration or Diploma level.
  • - 1st Level Registration with NMC.
  • - Evidence of further accredited learning relevant to field of palliative care of long term conditions.
  • - Accredited assessor qualification.
  • - A 1st Level degree or working towards this.
  • - Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Experience

Essential

  • The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse will be able to:
  • - Demonstrate an interest in specialist Palliative care.
  • - Use their own initiative.
  • - Work well under pressure.
  • - Communicate effectively.
  • - Display a kind, emphatic and person-centred approach.
  • - Work as a team player.
  • - Provide innovative solutions
  • - Maintain strict confidentiality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse will have:
  • - 1st level Registration or Diploma level.
  • - 1st Level Registration with NMC.
  • - Evidence of further accredited learning relevant to field of palliative care of long term conditions.
  • - Accredited assessor qualification.
  • - A 1st Level degree or working towards this.
  • - Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Experience

Essential

  • The Ward Sister/Charge Nurse will be able to:
  • - Demonstrate an interest in specialist Palliative care.
  • - Use their own initiative.
  • - Work well under pressure.
  • - Communicate effectively.
  • - Display a kind, emphatic and person-centred approach.
  • - Work as a team player.
  • - Provide innovative solutions
  • - Maintain strict confidentiality.

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

Moya Cole Hospice

Address

St Ann's North Road

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Employer's website

https://moyacole.org.uk/about-us/moya-cole-hospice/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moya Cole Hospice

Address

St Ann's North Road

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Employer's website

https://moyacole.org.uk/about-us/moya-cole-hospice/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Helen Newberry

helen.newberry@moyacole.org.uk

01617025417

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,388 to £46,311 a year Hospice Band 6, Competency Based Framework

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0256-25-0042

Job locations

St Ann's North Road

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ


Meadowsweet Lane

Little Hulton

Worsley

Manchester

M23 0FE


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