Registered Nurse – Band 5 – Community Rapid Response

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.

Why join us as a Band 5 Registered Nurse?

30–37.5 hours per week

Hours: 9:00am–5:00pm, 7-day service including weekend working on a rota basis (approximately 1 in 4 weekends, depending on service needs)

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our Community Rapid Response Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative service delivering urgent, palliative, person-centred care to patients in their own homes. The team supports admission avoidance, facilitates rapid discharge from hospital, and delivers care through our Community Virtual Ward pilot, helping patients with complex needs receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team with a wealth of experience, where you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills and confidence. We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and are committed to supporting your professional development.

Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide high-quality nursing care while developing your skills in community nursing, palliative care, and urgent community response.

Being a Band 5 Registered Nurse at St Wilfrid’s

What you’ll do

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered nursing care in the community.
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop, implement and review care plans.
• Provide end-of-life care, symptom management and support for patients with long-term conditions.
• Work closely with GPs, hospitals and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Support patients, carers and families with compassion and professionalism.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Palliative care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Relevant degree/ diploma or equivalent qualification
• Right to work in the UK

What we offer you

We offer all St Wilfrid’s 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

How to Apply

Please complete the 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. If you wish to come in for an informal visit to the Hospice to find out more, please contact the HR Administration team.

Please click here to view the Job Description.

The Closing Date for this role is 27th July 2026. Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received.

Interviews will take place on 5th and 6th August 2026.

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 who meet the essential criteria for the role.