Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior nurse to join our friendly, supportive team in preparation for our move back to a new 18 bedded in-patient unit at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham. The In-patient Unit is currently a 10 bedded unit, located in temporary accommodation in Camberley.

Phyllis Tuckwell is looking to appoint an experienced registered nurse to our busy IPU team. Working alongside the IPU Manager and multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will lead, manage, develop, and support the nursing team in the delivery of high-quality end of life care. The Ward Sister is also expected to deputise in the IPU Manager’s absence, and to support in the introduction of new initiatives and improvements. The Ward Sister will work with colleagues to support a culture consistent with our values of compassion, inclusion, dynamism and accountability.

• Have experience working at Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Senior Nurse level or be able to demonstrate proven ability to operate in a senior clinical leadership role.
• Have experience in, and a commitment to, high quality end of life and palliative care.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a nursing team and provide day to day management and support to ensure the smooth running of the ward and the delivery of high-quality nursing care.
• Have experience of directly managing staff and attending to their development needs, through regular 1:1s, appraisals and performance management.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Have excellent organisational and administrative skills, and the ability to prioritise workload, both on and off the ward.
• Demonstrate a commitment to practice development, education, audit, continuous learning and quality improvement within the inpatient setting.

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
• Multidisciplinary working within a forward thinking and supportive organisation
• 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