Senior Registered Nurse – Community Palliative Care

Want to make a difference to local lives?

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.

Being a Senior RGN in our Community Team

Part-Time or Full-Time | 22.5 – 37.5 hours per week | Monday – Friday, no weekends

We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a Senior Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Community Team. Our Hospice Community Team care for patients in any setting, wherever they are living. Whether you’re looking for part-time or full-time hours, this role gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families, delivering exceptional palliative and end-of-life care at home.

As a Senior Registered Nurse, you will lead by example, providing clinical expertise and ensuring the highest standards of person-centred nursing care. You will play a vital role in coordinating complex care needs, supporting patients and their families with compassion, and promoting a safe, seamless, and supportive care environment.

Key Responsibilities

To provide skilled nursing care to patients in need of specialist palliative end of life care, and support loved ones pre and post bereavement.
Provide proactive, safe, and seamless quality nursing care to patients, co-ordinating their care needs facilitating a supportive, caring and compassionate environment.
To demonstrate high standards of person-centred care and leadership of clinical expertise, acting as a mentor to supervise members of the nursing team including students and volunteers
Manage own caseload and participate in the supervision and co-ordination of the work of nursing staff on a shift by shift basis.

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Qualifications and Experience

Relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent nursing qualification and active NMC registration
Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care(or working towards one)
Post-registration experience at Band 5 or abovein cancer, palliative care, or a related specialty
Advanced communication skillsfor end-of-life conversations, advance care planning, and ReSPECT documentation
Excellent organisational and time-management skills, able to coordinate staff, volunteers, and patient care
Right to Work in the UK is essential

What we offer you

We offer all St Wilfrid’s employees the following benefits:

Annual Leave– 27 days per year plus bank holidays, pro-rata which increases with service
Healthcare– Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members
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 Workplace Pension– 7.5% employer contribution for employees
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– 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

How to apply

Closing date for applications is Sunday 26th October 2025 (midnight).

Please complete the online form below, where you can add your CV or a completed application form if you prefer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email us at hradmin@stwh.co.uk or call 01243 755183. Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received.

Interview Information

Interviews will be held at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Bosham, on 6th November 2025.

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 Wilfrid’s 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 don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. To do this you can email hradmin@stwh.co.uk, call 01243 755183, or pop in and ask at Reception for HR.

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities and those who have served in the Armed Forces who meet the essential criteria for the role.