Job summary
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 us
At the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice and community nursing services across Berkshire West, we look after people living with life-limiting conditions and offer support for families too.
About the role
Our Clinical Nurse Specialists play an essential role in providing high-quality, person centred care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses.
By combining clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills, they ensure that patients and families experience dignity, comfort, and peace during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Their role enhances the overall quality of palliative care and supports the healthcare team in delivering the best possible outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care Nurse who wants to work in a supportive environment where care of the patients comes first.
Your main duties will be to provide direct assessment, support and advocacy to service users and carers dealing with complex, distressing and life-limiting illnesses.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing overnight support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring they receive timely advice and guidance. This role will be based on the In-Patient Unit at Duchess of Kent Hospice and will include responding to telephone calls and offering appropriate clinical advice throughout the night. The successful candidate will also be expected to have a strong interest in completing their Non-Medical Prescribing course as part of their ongoing professional development.
In addition:
You will collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate service user records.
About you
The successful applicant will play an active role within our team. Sue Ryder prides itself on giving our patients the best possible quality of life by providing a holistic and individualised service.
Our ideal candidate will have significant experience of working in Palliative and End of Life Care with evidence of additional, role specific qualifications and professional development.
Sue Ryder provides a thorough induction with supernumerary time to settle into the role and full training/competency assessment will be provided.
There is plenty of scope to further develop your own skills in specialist palliative care, and planned career progression through our education programme and development framework is encouraged.
If you would like to arrange an informal visit to our hospice, please let us know.
About us
Benefits
- Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
- Company pension scheme
- Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
- Death in Service benefit
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, were proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
Once in post you will have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
Details
Date posted
19 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,286 to £51,132.73 a year per annum, pro rata - DOE and NMP qualification
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0475-26-0009
Job locations
Merlin House
Brunel Road
Theale
RG7 4AB
Sue Ryder, Duchess of Kent Hospice
22 Liebenrood Rd,
Reading
RG30 2DX
Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire
Preston Crowmarsh
Wallingford
OX10 6SL
Employer details
Employer name
Sue Ryder
Address
Merlin House
Brunel Road
Theale
RG7 4AB
Employer's website
https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)
