Registered Nurse – Inpatient Unit
Registered Nurse – Inpatient Unit
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a more meaningful role? Join the inpatient unit (IPU) at Prospect Hospice in Wroughton, Swindon and work in a nurturing, supportive, and person-centred environment where you can truly make a difference.
As a registered nurse, you will have the time and space to deliver and coordinate truly holistic, high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, putting dignity, compassion, and individual needs at the heart of everything we do.
We’re looking for passionate people that embody our values. Our team members are highly skilled specialists—and it’s their passion and expertise that make the hospice a truly exceptional place to work. In our latest staff survey, 100% of staff said they would be happy with the standard of care provided if a friend or relative needed treatment and 98% find the work they do has meaning and purpose.
Hours: 36 hours per week over 7 days (with flexibility to work both days and nights.) Part time hours considered.
What is the role?
As an IPU Nurse, you’ll play a key role in our multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. You’ll support patients and families during one of life’s most important journeys—with compassion, skill, and empathy.
You’ll deliver care with:
- Clinical excellence and evidence-based practice
- Skilled symptom management and holistic and emotional support
- A person-centred approach that honours the person, not just the diagnosis
- Partnership with families and carers, through even the most complex journeys
- Working in a multidisciplinary team including doctors, therapists, and social workers
It’s a great opportunity to be part of a team that provides expert and compassionate care to people in their last weeks of life. Apply today to be a part of something truly special. We’ll equip you with specialist knowledge and offer a comprehensive induction and ongoing development, so whether you’re experienced in palliative care or not, you’ll grow into the role with confidence and resilience.
There will be a requirement to work shifts in the community and work flexibly across both teams as needed.
What Makes Us Different?
- Outstanding 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio – Time to care, time to connect
- Nurse-led environment – We empower your autonomy and clinical leadership
- 100% staff satisfaction with our care quality (Staff Survey)
- Onsite free parking, quiet surroundings, and a warm, friendly atmosphere
Do you have?
- Experience in palliative, hospice, oncology, or complex care (desirable)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible and compassionate approach to patient care
- Strong communication and clinical skills
Join us and be part of a team where your nursing skills are valued, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your work truly matters. For more information or to arrange an informal visit please call Jo Hyde, Clinical Lead – Inpatient Unit on 01793 816137 or Kim England – Inpatient Unit Team Leader on 01793 816150
Interviews will be held on Thursday 23 April and Friday 24 th April 2026.
We kindly request that all applicants apply via the green “Apply” button or download the below application form and email to hr@prospect-hospice.net
IPU Registered Nurse – Job Description
What is it like it to work here?
“Being part of such an amazing and dedicated team is truly incredible, there are ample opportunities to learn and develop, enabling me to continually improve my skills and provide best possible care to our patients. Providing palliative and end of life care is such a privilege”
Bex – Registered Nurse
“The team on the inpatient unit and the wider Multidisciplinary team has a strong sense of teamwork and everyone works together to provide the best care for patients and their families. The unit has a positive and supportive culture, where I have felt valued and encouraged to develop, learn new skills and progress in my career. The thing I enjoy most about working on the unit is having the time to provide the quality of care that you want to give and that patients and families truly deserve. which makes it an enjoyable place to work.”
Alison – Registered Nurse
We also offer a great range of benefits, including:
27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
- Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
- Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team
- Supportive induction, training and development
- A values led, inclusive working environment
Please note: The salary will be dependent on palliative care experience. We are not part of the NHS Agenda for Change.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional NMC registration.
DBS Check
This role requires a DBS check. We consider all disclosures fairly, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We will review applications as they come in and may close the vacancy before the cl osing date.