Staff Nurse – Fixed-term contract (12 months) 25 hours
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Staff Nurse – Fixed-term contract (12 months) 25 hours
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Location: Preston, UK
Salary: £24,806.85 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 25 hours per week, fixed-term 12 months
About the Role
At [Employer hidden], we provide specialist, compassionate palliative and end-of-life care for adults and their families. We're looking for caring, committed registered nurses who want to deliver excellent, person-centred care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, living our values of care, compassion and being committed.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, holistic, evidence-based nursing care for patients with complex palliative needs, working closely with our wider MDT (medical, pharmacy, AHPs, family support, and volunteers).
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans focused on comfort, dignity and patient/family goals.
- Administer and monitor medicines in line with hospice policies and NMC standards, escalating changes in condition appropriately.
- Communicate sensitively with patients and those important to them, promoting shared decision-making and advance care planning.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation on our electronic patient record system and contribute to quality improvement, incident reporting and learning.
- Support safe discharge planning and smooth transitions of care across services.
About You
You'll be a nurse who thrives on teamwork, professionalism and compassionate care, and who is motivated to keep learning and improving.
What We Offer
- A warm, values-driven culture with supportive clinical leadership and access to specialist palliative care education.
- NHS-pension transfer eligibility (if applicable) or hospice pension, free parking on site, and well-being support.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter describing how you meet the essential criteria and why hospice nursing is right for you to [contact hidden].
Apply by: Friday 8th May 2026. Interviews: Monday 18th May 2026.
Informal enquiries: Contact the Business Manager for Care Services, Emma Grzelczyk on [contact hidden] or via email [contact hidden].
Additional Information
- Contract: Fixed-term (12 months), 25 hours per week, mainly covering the Inpatient Unit.
- Location: [Employer hidden], St Catherine's Park, Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5XU.
- Salary: £35,779.11 per annum Pro Rata, £24,806.85 for 25 hours.
- Pre-employment: Subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and DBS clearance. We proudly support inclusivity.