About this role
Job summary Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding career where your skills truly make a difference? Our hospice is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Inpatient Unit (IPU) team, providing specialist palliative and end of life care. We offer a supportive and fulfilling environment where you'll have time to provide personalised, holistic care. At our hospice, we live by our values of Care, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, and Inclusivity. Every day, we ensure that patients and their families receive exceptional support through some of life's most challenging moments. Come and be part of a team that makes a real impact.
Time to Care: Deliver meaningful, patient-centred care in a calm, supportive setting. Supportive Team Environment: Work as part of a collaborative, compassionate team that values your contributions. Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. Work-Life Balance: Flexible shift patterns and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing. Values-Led Culture: Experience the fulfilment of working in a team driven by compassion and respect.
Main duties of the job In this role, you will provide expert palliative and end of life nursing care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times. From assessing and implementing individualised care plans to ensuring effective symptom management, your compassionate approach will ensure dignity and comfort are prioritised. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to collaborative decision-making and ensuring continuity of care. Acting as a shift leader when required, you will mentor and support junior staff, promoting a positive and supportive environment. Additionally, your involvement in service improvements and quality initiatives will help shape the ongoing development of our exceptional care services.
About us Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards. We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services. Were more than a care provider. Were a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.
Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about the role. If youd like to learn more, feel free to contact Karen Walker at 01246 568801 or email [email protected] . Youre also welcome to arrange a visit to the hospice to see what its like to work with us. Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button on our website. We cannot accept applications sent directly to HR or the recruiting manager. If you're successful, a DBS check will be part of the pre-employment process, with further details available in the candidate notes. As a healthcare provider, we prioritise safety, so we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have the flu jab, unless exempt. If you need assistance during the recruitment process, our HR team is available at [email protected] or 01246 568 801. We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or health needs. As part of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion goals, we guarantee to shortlist disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. To support your success, well share interview questions with all will be shortlisted candidates in advance. Additional resources, like the Health Adjustment Passport and Access to Work scheme, are available to support adjustments or needs. For further guidance, you can also reach out to the Disability Employment Service or Reed in Partnership, Chesterfield Office. Our HR team is happy to help with any questions about adjustments or accessibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration. Evidence of continuing professional development. Willingness to complete the Inpatient Unit RGN Development Portfolio in Specialist Palliative Care.
Desirable
Post-registration qualification in palliative care or a relevant field. Practice supervisor qualification.
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 Ashgate Hospicecare
Address Ashgate Hospice
Ashgate Road
Old Brampton
Chesterfield
S42 7JD
Employer's website https://www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)