• Job Description

  Req#: B0107-25-0006?language=en&page=427&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

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

  Palliative Care Staff Nurse

  Band 5

  Woking and Sam Beare Hospice In Patient Unit is looking for a passionate dynamic and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our incredible team.

  Here at the hospice, we pride our selves 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 ratios 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.

  Main duties of the job

  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

  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 successfulPalliative Care Staff Nurse band 5: 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
  • Have a can-do, enthusiastic attitude.
  • 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
  • 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

  About us

  Successful candidate will have:

  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

  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 & 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 goals, we provide the following industry leading benefits:

  Annual Leave:27 days rising to 29 days after five years service, rising to 33 days after 10 years service.

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

  Free Parking:Free parking is available.

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

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

  On Site Cafe:Our Garden Cafe based at the Hospice in Goldsworth Park offers a range of hot and cold food.

  Details

  Date posted

  15 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  B0107-25-0006

  Job locations

  The Goldsworth Park Centre

  Woking

  Surrey

  GU21 3LG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Full details of the job are detailed in the attached job description but we set out a summary below.

  To provide a high standard of individualised patient centred care to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for relatives and carers on the Inpatient Unit.

  To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service including the teaching of junior staff and students.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Full details of the job are detailed in the attached job description but we set out a summary below.

  To provide a high standard of individualised patient centred care to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for relatives and carers on the Inpatient Unit.

  To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service including the teaching of junior staff and students.

  Person Specification

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage workload with competing deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Self- motivated and confident approach
  • Motivated, flexible, and adaptable individual
  • Ability to work flexibly over a 7 day period

  Planning and Organisation

  Essential

  • Able to manage a varied caseload
  • Able to work autonomously and within a MDT
  • Able to plan day to day visits and weekly reviews
  • Able to monitor caseload and manage a waiting list

  Desirable

  • To be able to anticipate disease progression and plan as appropriate
  • Experience in service development

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to motivate and inspire others
  • Ability to form and maintain professional working relationships
  • Calm, organised, flexible, approachable, enthusiastic, and punctual
  • Good working knowledge and application of the MS Office packages
  • Effective time management and organisation skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
  • Demonstrates a flexible approach to pattens of working
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team

  Desirable

  • Advanced IT skills
  • Community experience
  • Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
  • Post registration experience
  • Experience of ongoing professional development
  • Mentorship qualification or working towards

  Desirable

  • Oncology or Palliative experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • 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

  Person Specification

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage workload with competing deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Self- motivated and confident approach
  • Motivated, flexible, and adaptable individual
  • Ability to work flexibly over a 7 day period

  Planning and Organisation

  Essential

  • Able to manage a varied caseload
  • Able to work autonomously and within a MDT
  • Able to plan day to day visits and weekly reviews
  • Able to monitor caseload and manage a waiting list

  Desirable

  • To be able to anticipate disease progression and plan as appropriate
  • Experience in service development

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to motivate and inspire others
  • Ability to form and maintain professional working relationships
  • Calm, organised, flexible, approachable, enthusiastic, and punctual
  • Good working knowledge and application of the MS Office packages
  • Effective time management and organisation skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively.
  • Demonstrates a flexible approach to pattens of working
  • Ability to work autonomously and in a team

  Desirable

  • Advanced IT skills
  • Community experience
  • Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
  • Post registration experience
  • Experience of ongoing professional development
  • Mentorship qualification or working towards

  Desirable

  • Oncology or Palliative experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • 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

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  The Goldsworth Park Centre

  Woking

  Surrey

  GU21 3LG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://wsbh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Woking & Sam Beare Hospices

  Address

  The Goldsworth Park Centre

  Woking

  Surrey

  GU21 3LG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://wsbh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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