Evening/Night Palliative Care Nurse - Home Visits

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Out of Hours Palliative Care Team. This role involves delivering compassionate palliative care, working with multi-professional teams, and ensuring effective support for patients at home. Candidates must have a nursing degree and experience in palliative or community care, alongside key skills such as compassion, teamwork, and IT competency. The position supports excellent working conditions and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Access to a Fitness Centre

Education and training opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in Palliative/Cancer care in acute hospital or community.
• Community experience in healthcare settings required.
• Experience with research and audit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate palliative care for patients.
• Collaborate with multi-professional teams for care coordination.
• Assess holistic care needs and implement care programs.

Skills

Ability to provide and receive complex information

Competent in Microsoft Office

Understanding of Palliative Care Philosophy

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Car Driver

Education

Relevant degree/working towards Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMIS/mobile working

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Out of Hours Palliative Care Team. This role involves delivering compassionate palliative care, working with multi-professional teams, and ensuring effective support for patients at home. Candidates must have a nursing degree and experience in palliative or community care, alongside key skills such as compassion, teamwork, and IT competency. The position supports excellent working conditions and continuous professional development.