About this role
Job summary
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference to patients and families at one of the most important times in their lives? We are looking for a Community Staff Nurse to join our Hospice at Home team, supporting the delivery of specialist palliative and end-of-life care across North West Surrey.
Working as part of our Community Services Team, you will help patients receive high-quality, personalised care in their own homes and communities, enabling them to achieve their preferred place of care wherever possible. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your clinical skills, develop your palliative care experience and work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will provide holistic assessment, care planning, symptom management, emotional support and practical care for patients with specialist palliative and end-of-life care needs. You will work closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists, GPs, District Nursing Teams and other professionals to coordinate safe, responsive and person-centred care.
You will also maintain accurate clinical records, support families and carers, contribute to bereavement support where appropriate, and act as a positive clinical role model for junior colleagues, students and new team members.
About you
We are looking for a registered nurse with post-registration experience, excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering compassionate, dignified and patient-centred care. You will be confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and respond sensitively to the needs of patients, families and carers.
Experience in palliative care, oncology, community nursing or multi-agency working would be an advantage, although we are equally interested in hearing from nurses who can demonstrate transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a passion for hospice care.
About us
Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care for patients and their families across North West Surrey. Our teams are committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care and to supporting colleagues to develop, learn and thrive in a values-led environment.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know so that we can support you.
Applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship. Current NMC Registration RN educated to Diploma or Degree level Palliative care qualification (or willingness to work complete) Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work complete) UK Registration Disclosure and Barring Service Check: The post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order)The closing date is 1st September 2026. 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Post registration experience Experience of ongoing professional development Mentorship qualification or working towards
Desirable
Oncology or Palliative qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a MDT Knowledge of palliative care or relevant experience Knowledge of national, regional, and local policy in relation to quality standards, targets and improvements initiatives
Desirable
Experience with multi agency working Experience in helping to develop clinical services
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to motivate and inspire others Ability to form and maintain professional working relationships Good working knowledge and application of the MS Office packages Effective time management and organisation skills Able to manage difficult situations effectively Ability to work autonomously and in a team All applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship.
Desirable
Advanced IT skills Community experience Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
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 Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
Address Woking Hospice
The Goldsworth Park Centre
Woking
Surrey
GU21 3LG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://wsbh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)