Registered Nurse – Community Palliative Care – FTC until 31 January 2027

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 Band 5 Registered Nurse at St Wilfrid’s

Part time – 30 hours | Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover until 31/01/2027) | Weekend and bank holiday availability | days 9am -5pm

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference in the community?

We are seeking a dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our Community Team on a part time, fixed-term basis covering maternity leave until 31 January 2027.

Our Hospice Community Team care for patients in any setting, wherever they are living. As part of our highly regarded community nursing team, you will provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care to patients in their own homes. Using a person-centred approach, you will undertake holistic assessments, coordinate care, and deliver proactive, compassionate nursing that meets the individual needs of patients and their families.

At St Wilfrid’s, you’ll become part of a friendly, inspiring, and supportive team, dedicated to providing the highest standards of end-of-life and palliative care in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide skilled nursing care to patients in a variety of community settings
• To provide individualised and person-centred care plans
• Where appropriate initiate referrals, to ensure adequate care and support to patients and their loved ones.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous records in accordance with St Wilfrid’s Hospice and NMC guidelines.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree/diploma or equivalent qualification and is NMC registered
• Experience in palliative care(desirable but not essential)
• Demonstrates excellent communication, planning, and time-management skills
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

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 8th February 2026 (midnight).

Please complete the form below.

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 take place across the 19th and 20th February 2026 at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Bosham.

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 visit us in person – ask at Reception for HR.

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and member of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we’re also keen to support applications from members of the Armed Forces family. If your Armed Forces-related circumstances mean that a conventional application and interview process might be difficult, let us know.