St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Staff Nurse - Inpatient Unit

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Job summary

Staff Nurse - Inpatient Unit

Salary: Band 5 - £30,273 - £36,851 Per Annum (FTE)

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time Hours Available

St Lukes are recruiting a Staff Nurse to join the nursing team on the in-patient unit. The IPU delivers palliative and end of life care for patients with complex palliative care needs. The IPU prides itself in the delivery of an exceptional standard of nursing care. As a result the IPU enjoys a particularly good nurse to patient ratio to support that standard of care.

Main duties of the job

We would welcome applications from registered nurses with a passion for delivering quality, evidence based care and a particular interest in palliative/end of life care. Post registration experience in a variety of areas and a palliative care qualification would be an advantage/desirable, but not essential. Internal rotation to nights and weekends will be a requirement of the post.

Closing Date: Sunday 18 January 20261st Interview Date: Tuesday 27 January 20262nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged

About us

In return, employment with St Lukes Hospice offers excellent opportunities to develop your skills, a challenging working environment, a supportive team and the chance to continue membership of the NHS Pension Scheme for existing members.

As a staff member of St Lukes, you will receive an attractive employment package, which includes 7 weeks annual leave rising with service (including bank holidays) and membership to a cash back health plan. St Lukes is committed to the development of its staff.

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £30,273 - £36,851 Per Annum (FTE)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0259-25-0027

Job locations

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see the job description and person specification attached.

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 Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Address

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Address

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

People Services

hr@stlukes-hospice.org.uk

01752964355

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £30,273 - £36,851 Per Annum (FTE)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0259-25-0027

Job locations

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


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