Senior Staff Nurse – In-patient Unit

Woking & Sam Beare Hospices; Woking; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospice organization is seeking a passionate Palliative Care Senior Staff Nurse to provide high-quality care in Woking. The role requires current NMC Registration and a commitment to patient-focused care. Successful candidates will utilize advanced nursing skills within a supportive multi-disciplinary team. Comprehensive training and development opportunities are offered, alongside a generous benefits package including flexible working and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days

Bike2Work Scheme

Blue Light Discount Card

Death in Service benefit

Discounted Complementary Therapies

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick pay and parental leave

Free Parking

On Site Café

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Training & Development support

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration required.
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.
• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualised nursing care.
• Support complex patients with their medical, social and psychological needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Compassionate care

Project management

Education

RN educated to Diploma or Degree level

Palliative care qualification

Mentorship qualification

Job description

Woking & Sam Beare Hospice are pleased to announce the following position:

Palliative Care Senior Staff Nurse

Band 6

Woking and Sam Beare Hospice In Patient Unit is looking for a passionate dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our incredible team.

Here at the hospice, we pride ourselves on giving exceptionally high standards of care to patients and their families through some of the most challenging times of their lives. In our IPU, in their own homes and in our Wellbeing Centre. Our charity-based service specialises in palliative and end of life care for patients with complex life limiting illnesses who live in the North-West Surrey area.

Some of the ways we provide such high standards is through fantastic staff to patient ratio’s that leave our patients and families feeling like they are always a priority. As well as our environment which is clean, warm and homely to ensure all that come through our services feel safe and comfortable.

In addition to the wonderful environment, we have a keen focus on education and development. Our education team support excellent training sessions taught by our in-house experts. Furthermore, our staff are encouraged and supported to increase their professional skills through courses and university modules.

Recent examples of our commitment to developing our team include:

• NA to RN apprenticeships
• HCA to NA apprenticeships
• CNS supported and developed to join our medical team as a Non-Medical Prescriber/ANP
• Staff Nurse to Senior Staff Nurse
• Senior Staff Nurse into Clinical Nurse Specialist positions in our community team.

"In the short time I have worked at the Hospice, I have been really supported by the team I work within. It is a challenging environment to work in, and I am continually learning. However, it is made easier by working in a supportive and caring team. I love my job."

Clinical Colleague

A successful Palliative Care Senior Staff Nurse will be:

• Key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.
• To utilise your advanced nursing skills and knowledge
• Experience of palliative care is desirable; it is not essential as we can offer support through our training and development programme.
• A compassionate nurse who will play a key role in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence based individualised nursing care.
• You will also possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and be able to lead and motivate others.
• An ability to teach and support junior members of the team
• You will take charge on shift and ensure effective working amongst the team
• Supporting complex patients with their medical, social and psychological needs
• Engage in the development of the ward
• Focus on improving care and ensuring best practice at all times
• Managing a team of junior nurses and health care assistance
• Project management

A successful candidate will have:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. We are unable to offer sponsorship or visa assistance for this position.
• Current NMC Registration
• RN educated to Diploma or Degree level
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
• Palliative care qualification (or willingness to work complete)
• Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work complete)
• UK Registration
• 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.

Clinical Staff Benefits

We are passionate about our colleagues’ careers. Along with our commitment to provide every colleague with a personal development plan to achieve their vocational goals, we provide the following industry leading benefits:

Annual Leave: All staff start with 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service, and 33 days after 10 years’ service.

Bike2Work Scheme: Supports staff to cycle to work through purchasing bikes and accessories with tax savings.

Blue Light Discount Card: Staff can apply for a Blue Light card that offers discounts across 15,000 retailers.

Death in Service: A payment for your family or beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death whilst employed at the hospice. It’s a way to support your loved ones financially during a difficult time.

Discounted Complementary Therapies: Our Wellbeing Team offer discounted therapies to all members of staff including massages and reflexology and Staff Wellbeing Days.

Employee Assistance Programme: This encompasses comprehensive support for employees’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing, offering a range of services for employees and their families. These include confidential access 24/7 to a helpline and GP service, counselling services and bereavement support.

Enhanced Schemes: including occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

Eye Care Vouchers: Specsavers vouchers for annual eye tests and contribution towards glasses if required for screen work.

Flexible Working: We offer flexible working opportunities including working part time depending on the role.

Free Parking: Available in the car park opposite the hospice

On Site Café and Wellbeing Gardens : At the hospice, there’s an-onsite café serving fresh, affordable meals, and you can enjoy our beautifully landscaped gardens lovingly maintained by our volunteer gardeners.

Pension Scheme: Hospice staff can join Royal London with a 4% employer contribution.

Training & Development: We have a dedicated education and training team to support development opportunities across the hospice including apprenticeships, professional qualifications and more.

The closing date is 12/12/25. However, we will be interviewing during the advertising period and reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.