Senior Registered Nurse – Hospice at Home

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint a Senior Registered Nurse with experience in both palliative care and working in the community. The role will work closely with other multidisciplinary team members to provide a timely service to people with deteriorating health, changing needs and in their last weeks of life. The role requires the successful applicant to monitor and support patients who require proactive assessment and care planning to maximise their quality of life and live as fully as possible. Part of the role involves coordination of shifts, patient allocation and line management.

• Possess a qualification in palliative care, or be willing to work towards one
• Hold a good range of skills and knowledge in palliative care nursing
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Hold the ability to take an active role in workload management and high-quality care, including patient safety and service improvement
• Have strong decision-making and critical thinking skills and be able to proactively manage a caseload
• Work in partnership with internal and external healthcare professionals as well as patients and their families

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Nursing staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card

• Possibility to study MSc modules in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Mentoring and training programme, supporting leadership skills and professional development in palliative care

• Equal Opportunities employer
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• Clinical supervision and support
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023

If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and wish to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sarah Auckland, Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist on

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.