At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care and support to our patients, their families and carers. We are looking to appoint a Senior Registered Nurse to provide high quality palliative nursing care to patients on the In-Patient Unit. The role involves working in partnership with Phyllis Tuckwell colleagues, community services and primary care to ensure care is coordinated, compassionate, holistic and person-centred. This is an exciting time to join the team as we prepare to move into our new Hospice in Farnham.

The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring high quality standards, patient safety/learning, be a credible role model and provide leadership on the In-Patient Unit. They will be passionate about working effectively for the benefit of patients, carers, and families.

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

• RGN Degree Level Qualification
• Current NMC registration in adult or general nursing
• Experience of working in an Inpatient setting
• Experience of working in palliative care
• Excellent communication, prioritisation and decision-making skills
• The ability to work in partnership with patients, families, and carers
• The ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of one team, focusing on the needs of patients and their families
• Experience in a leadership role with an ongoing commitment for learning and development
• Resilience

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

• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Shadow shifts
• Rotation opportunities
• Possibility to study MSc modules in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Clear progressive career development opportunities from Registered Nurse to Clinical Nurse Specialist.

• 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*

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Heather Everitt, Inpatient Services Manager on

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged