About this role
Job summary
To assess plan, implement and evaluate nursing care and to promote a positive and professional atmosphere. To demonstrate and develop high quality nursing care through evidence based practice and to supervise, teach and develop staff in the nursing team. To demonstrate compassion, commitment, caring, competence, quality and safety in delivering patient centered care.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse at our Hospice, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients nearing the end of life. Working closely with patients, families and carers, you’ll promote dignity, comfort and choice, while supporting the emotional and physical well-being of those we care for.
You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence, continuous learning, and compassionate care. You’ll also contribute to mentoring and developing junior staff and students, ensuring a positive and professional environment for all.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who is not only clinically skilled but also deeply empathetic and committed to hospice values.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
NMC Registration.
Strong knowledge of infection control and evidence-based practice.
Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
Confidence in contributing to audits, team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
Mentorship skills to support students and new colleagues.
About us
At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic.
Job description Job responsibilities
Registered Nurse
(Maternity Cover - Fixed Term)
Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG
Salary: £32,061 - £39,128 FTE (dependent on experience)
Hours: 36 hours per week (rota shifts including evenings/weekends)
This is a fixed-term position to provide maternity cover for approximately 12 months from May 2026 to May 2027.
At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic.
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse at our Hospice, youll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients nearing the end of life. Working closely with patients, families and carers, youll promote dignity, comfort and choice, while supporting the emotional and physical well-being of those we care for.
Youll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence, continuous learning, and compassionate care. Youll also contribute to mentoring and developing junior staff and students, ensuring a positive and professional environment for all.
About You:
Were looking for someone who is not only clinically skilled but also deeply empathetic and committed to hospice values.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
NMC Registration.
Strong knowledge of infection control and evidence-based practice.
Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
Confidence in contributing to audits, team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
Mentorship skills to support students and new colleagues.
Why Youll Love Working With Us:
In our most recent staff survey:
All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team
We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth and patient care go hand in hand.
Benefits include:
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support
Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
Discounted on-site meals during working hours
Discounted local gym memberships
Free on-site car parking
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Annual salary review
If youre a compassionate and dedicated nurse looking to contribute to a truly caring environment, we would love to hear from you. For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Kate Roberts, Nurse Manager:
01977 708868
Closing date: Sunday 24th May 2026 at 23:59pm
We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.
Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE Desirable
Caring for patients at end of life Management experience Mentorship
KNOWLEDGE Essential
Research/evidence based practice Infection control Information governance
Desirable
End of life care/long term conditions Evidence of professional updating
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING Essential
Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Desirable
Supporting Learning in Practice or equivalent (ENB 998, Mentorship in Practice)
SKILLS/ABILITIES Essential
Time management/organisational skills Presentation skills Good written and verbal communication skills Positive interpersonal skills Ability to deal with emotive situations IT skills (use of electronic patient record systems/email)
Desirable
Performance review skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential
Committed to the Hospice values and ethos Self awareness. Motivated Work as part of a team
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 The Prince Of Wales Hospice
Address The Prince Of Wales Hospice,
Halfpenny Lane,
Pontefract, WF8 4BG
West Yorkshire
WF8 4BG
Employer's website https://www.pwh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)