Registered General Nurse Band 5

Queenscourt Hospice Enterprises Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring community-focused charity seeks a Registered General Nurse to join their team, primarily providing home care to patients with advanced illnesses. The role involves assessing care needs, implementing and evaluating care plans, and providing sensitive communication with patients and families. Competitive salary ranging from £31,208 to £37,864 annually is offered, along with numerous employee benefits, including training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Support NHS Pensions contributions

Comprehensive induction program

Career progression opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance program

Free on-site parking

Subsidised staff meals

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Nurse with demonstrable effective communication skills.
• Experience using patient information systems is required.
• Compassion and empathy in all patient interactions are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned nursing care for patients in their homes.
• Assess care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care.
• Communicate sensitively with patients, families, and health professionals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Empathy

Compassion

Experience using patient information systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Registered General Nurse (Queenscourt at Home) Band 5

Queenscourt Hospice is an independent charity that provides free, specialist palliative care for the people of Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. We care for patients with advanced progressive, illnesses, helping them to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Registered General Nurse – Queenscourt at Home

Band 5

£31,208 – £37,864 per annum/pro rata (Dependant on Experience)

Permanent, 30 hours per week

We are looking to appoint a qualified, motivated, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable practitioner. The post holder will provide planned nursing care for patients and their families primarily in the patient’s home but across the Inpatient Unit and within Queenscourt Connect services if required, within the scope of their role. You will report to the Clinical Lead Nurse in Queenscourt at Home and will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of care. You will communicate sensitively with patients, families and health professionals and participate in the delivery of breathlessness management programme, outpatient clinics and bereavement support. Liaising with members of primary care services, external agencies and Queenscourt staff will be a key part of this role.

To be successful in this role, you must be a registered Nurse and be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, empathy, and compassion. You should also have experience using patient information systems and Microsoft office.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026

If sufficient response is received this advert could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

For further information or for an informal conversation, please contact Fiona Mee on 01704 544645

• We recognise NHS service in respect of holidays, sickness and salary.
• We support NHS Pensions contributions for those with eligibility.
• Access to offers and discounts (including Blue Light Cards)
• A comprehensive induction program with ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance program (EAP)
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive, employee focussed policies along with a wealth of wellbeing initiatives.
• Working in a modern, bright, and welcoming environment.
• Subsidised staff meals.
• Staff receive excellent support and supervision from our management team.

Please note – Any applicants for roles at Queenscourt Hospice must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK at this time.Due to the size of our organisation and the nature of our business, it is critical that we fill vacancies quickly therefore the successful candidate will need to be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK. As a registered charity we are also unable to offer financial relocation packages.