Job Title: Registered Nurse - Twilight Shifts
Reporting To: Head of IPU
Accountable to: Patient Services Director
Responsible for: Working as one of the multidisciplinary specialist palliative care team in the provision of a co-ordinated and comprehensive service to inpatients, their families and carers. This will be achieved through the provision of specialist palliative care interventions based on comprehensive holistic assessment, agreement of goal focused care planning, education and support to patients, families and carers. In conjunction with the Head of IPU, support the development of clinical practice on the inpatient unit through the planning, implementation and evaluation of service development which meets the needs of the multidisciplinary team.
Hours: Part Time hours – 19.25 hours per week working flexibly across the week including weekends.
Shifts: 18:30 to 12:00 hours
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Salary: FTE Salary £33,804.50 based on 37.5 hours
Plus our Shift Allowance Scheme which includes enhanced rates for weekend and bank holiday shifts.
Closing Date: 28th September 2025 – however we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier, should we get a strong calibre of candidates.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE HOSPICE

At the Hospice we offer a competitive remuneration package including contributory pension scheme with NEST or the option to continue in the NHS pension scheme specifically if you have been contributing in the NHS pension for the last year, life assurance (2 x salary), employee assistance programme, incremental increases in annual leave from 27 days or 19 shifts per annum, up to 33 days or 23 shifts per annum, a flexible/hybrid working approach (where practical and appropriate for the role - 3/5 days at the Hospice location), a warm and friendly atmosphere with a focus on your health and wellbeing. We support our colleagues and volunteers with on-going training and development, celebrating excellence and rewarding success. Full details will be provided if selected for interview.
For more information about what it’s like to work with us please contact Julie Lucas, Head of IPU on 01622 792200 ext 263. Job description and application form can be found on our ‘Work with us’ page on our website.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and disabilities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking two experienced Registered Nurses with a passion for palliative care to join our team, to cover the twilight shifts within our IPU department. If you want the time to give compassionate patient centred care as part of a small multidisciplinary team this could be the role for you.
We’re keen to recruit nurses with excellent communication and team working skills. With a broad range of clinical skills, and a desire to develop their practice and make a positive impact on those they care for and support. We are committed to developing the skills and interests of our colleagues and we believe in supporting your health and wellbeing in order that you can give the best care to our patients. Talk to us about how joining a CQC rated Outstanding Hospice could be your next career move.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR THE ROLE

· Registered General Nurse
· Proven commitment to continuous personal development
· Proven achievement in quality improvement
· Experience working in a palliative care setting
· Knowledge of symptom management, end of life care and recognizing palliative care emergencies
· Knowledge of the key CQC standards