Sue Ryder

Registered Nurse

The closing date is 18 February 2026

Job summary

About the RoleIn palliative care no day is the same. Working on our inpatient unit provides a unique opportunity because we care for patients with such a variety of conditions and symptoms. If youd like to develop your knowledge of many different conditions and the impact this has on patients and their families a role in palliative care with Sue Ryder is for you.Our nurses play an indispensable role in providing compassionate, holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Their work extends far beyond medical tasks, encompassing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support for both patients and their families.Our registered nurses work on a rotational shift pattern, including early shifts, late shifts, long days, nights, and weekends. As this role supports a 24/7 service, we are seeking candidates with flexibility to work a range of shifts as required.The successful applicants will play an active role within our multidisciplinary team. You will work alongside Specialty Doctors, therapy staff, volunteers and other vital members of the MDT taking a holistic approach in providing the best possible outcomes for each patient.Duties include but are not limited to:Providing support, leadership, recognition and supervision to junior members of staffAssess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised clinical care for service usersUsing evidence-based practice to develop and maintain high-quality careEnsuring that the team provide all care in line with the care plan.

Main duties of the job

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.We are there when it matters.About usSue Ryder St Johns Hospice is in Moggerhanger in Bedfordshire. We provide expert palliative and end-of-life care in the hospice and the community. We are here to help you and your loved ones, with everything from pain and symptom management to emotional and practical help.About the RoleIn palliative care no day is the same. Working on our inpatient unit provides a unique opportunity because we care for patients with such a variety of conditions and symptoms. If youd like to develop your knowledge of many different conditions and the impact this has on patients and their families a role in palliative care with Sue Ryder is for you.Our nurses play an indispensable role in providing compassionate, holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Their work extends far beyond medical tasks, encompassing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support for both patients and their families.Our registered nurses work on a rotational shift pattern, including early shifts, late shifts, long days, nights, and weekends. As this role supports a 24/7 service, we are seeking candidates with flexibility to work a range of shifts as required.

About us

We are here to help you and your loved ones, with everything from pain and symptom management to emotional and practical help.

BenefitsEnhanced pay for unsociable hoursCompany pension schemeContinuation of NHS pension (T&Cs apply)27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidaysNHS annual leave honoured (T&Cs apply)Enhanced maternity and paternity payEnhanced sick payEmployee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non-Binary IndividualsStaff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.orgStructured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryderWe actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process by emailing recruitment@sueryder.orghttps://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.51 to £16.69 an hour DoE (plus enhancements and competitive benefits)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0475-26-0008

Job locations

Sue Ryder Care

St. Johns Road

Moggerhanger

Bedford

MK44 3RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment administrator.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment administrator.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful applicant must hold a full UK NMC registration

Desirable

  • Hold one year Palliative Care experience.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful applicant must hold a full UK NMC registration

Desirable

  • Hold one year Palliative Care experience.

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

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder Care

St. Johns Road

Moggerhanger

Bedford

MK44 3RJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder Care

St. Johns Road

Moggerhanger

Bedford

MK44 3RJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Hannah Butcher

hannah.butcher@sueryder.org

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.51 to £16.69 an hour DoE (plus enhancements and competitive benefits)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0475-26-0008

Job locations

Sue Ryder Care

St. Johns Road

Moggerhanger

Bedford

MK44 3RJ


Supporting documents

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