About this role
Job summary
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We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester, offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid's
We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrids is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.
We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes dont exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role were happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. To do this you can email [email protected], call 01243 755183, or pop in and ask at Reception for HR.
We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Main duties of the job
This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones, delivering exceptional palliative and end-of-life care.
This role is 37.5 hours with shifts consisting of long days (11.75 hours) and/or short days (7.5 hours). While the role is mainly day shifts, there may be occasional night shifts and weekend working (at 1 in 2 weekends) as part of the rota.
Key Responsibilities
Make a real difference by providing outstanding palliative and end of life care to patients on our Inpatient unit. Deliver high-quality, holistic nursing care that reflects each patient's individual needs, preferences and wishes. Build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones, offering compassionate support when it matters most. Use your clinical skills and judgement to manage complex symptoms and deliver safe, effective care. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving quality of life and ensuring every patient is treated with dignity and respect. Please click view the Job Description in Supporting Documents.
Qualifications and Experience
Registered Staff Nurse Relevant degree/ diploma or equivalent qualification Appropriately registered with the NMC Part 1 Registration. Palliative Care Experience is desirable NMC approved Practice Assessor qualification or willingness to gain experience and qualifications Right to work in the UK is essential
About us
What we offer you
We offer all St Wilfrids employees the following benefits:
Annual Leave - An equivalent to our generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year plus bank holidays. This increases with service Healthcare Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits Generous Pension With 7.5% employer contribution for employees not in the NHS pension scheme Life Assurance Scheme - Should the worst happen while you're working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable) Subsidised food - Our catering team provide a range of high-quality meals at low prices for all employees when on site at the Hospice Employee discount - In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme Closing Date: 1st November 2026. Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received.
Interviews: 12 November 2026
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find the Job Description on the St Wilfrids Hospice website under Careers pages or by accessing the supporting files on this site.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Palliative Care Experience
Qualifications Essential
Relevant degree/diploma or equivalent qualification Registered Staff Nurse Appropriately registered with the NMC Part 1 Registration
Desirable
Teaching/Assessor qualification or wililngness to gain experience and qualifications
Additional Criteria (Essential) Essential
Please note - We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK
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 St Wilfrid's Hospice
Address St. Wilfrids Hospice
Walton Lane
Bosham
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 8QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://stwh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)